A CALL-based approach to understanding the concept of character and characterization in literary texts: A case study of SHS three “B” learners of Chereponi SHS/T in the North East Region

2022 IJRSE – Volume 11 Issue 13

Available Online:  12 October 2022

Author/s:

Yaw-kan, Joseph Peter*
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana (yawkanjoseph@outlook.com)

Gambil, Jonas Naoh Xaxier
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana (jonas.gambil@stu.ucc.edu.gh)

Akor, Daniel Yaw
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana (danielyawakor@gmail.com)

Donwaazum, Mark Kpatiewiizi
University of Cape Coast, UCC, Ghana (markk.donwaazum@gmail.com)

Abstract:

There is a growing body of research on Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) pedagogical approach in the educational setting over the past two decades. This paper, therefore, scrutinized the pedagogical implication of integrating CALL in teaching character and characterization in literary texts. The objectives of the study were two-fold: first, it assessed CALL as a pedagogical innovation and, scrutinized its application and implication on the teaching of literary texts. There are three major findings. First, the study revealed that CALL integrated literature lessons are informative compared to non-CALL based lessons. Second, CALL integrated lessons have an audio-visual appeal and, finally, CALL based lessons develop in learners the ability to critically think through a literary text. The study has pedagogical implications.

Keywords: audio-visual, CALL, critical-thinking, informative, innovation

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2022.345

Cite this article:
Yaw-kan, J. P., Gambil, J. N. X., Akor, D. Y., & Donwaazum, M. K. (2022). A CALL-based approach to understanding the concept of character and characterization in literary texts: A case study of SHS three “B” learners of Chereponi SHS/T in the North East Region. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 11(13), 73-83. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2022.345

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