THE USE OF SOCRATIVE IN ESL CLASSROOMS: TOWARDS ACTIVE LEARNING Cover Image

THE USE OF SOCRATIVE IN ESL CLASSROOMS: TOWARDS ACTIVE LEARNING
THE USE OF SOCRATIVE IN ESL CLASSROOMS: TOWARDS ACTIVE LEARNING

Author(s): Abir El Shaban
Subject(s): Foreign languages learning
Published by: IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group and The University of Nicosia
Keywords: Socrative; active learning; critical thinking; SRS

Summary/Abstract: The online student response system (SRS) is a technological tool that can be effectively implemented in English language classroom contexts and be used to promote students’ active learning. In this qualitative study, Socrative, a Web 2.0 software, was integrated with active learning activities and used as an SRS to explore English second language learners’ (ESL) perceptions of the use of this tool. The results showed that both techniques (SRS and active learning activities) contributed to increasing the students’ level of engagement, promoted their critical thinking, and stimulated their collaboration. This current research describes the benefits of SRS in supporting ESL students’ active learning.

  • Issue Year: 17/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 64-77
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English