The Development of Second Language Critical Thinking in a Virtual Language Learning Environment: A Process-Oriented Mixed-Method Study

Autor/in	Mroz, Aurore
Titel	The Development of Second Language Critical Thinking in a Virtual Language Learning Environment: A Process-Oriented Mixed-Method Study
Quelle	In: CALICO Journal, 32 (2015) 3, S.528-553 (26 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2056-9017
DOI	10.1558/cj.v32i3.26386
Schlagwörter	Mixed Methods Research; Critical Thinking; Educational Technology; Thinking Skills; Focus Groups; College Students; French; Simulated Environment; Student Attitudes; Program Effectiveness; Skill Development; Technology Uses in Education; Interaction; Interpersonal Relationship; Semi Structured Interviews + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kritisches Denken; Unterrichtsmedien; Denkfähigkeit; Collegestudent; Französisch; Künstliche Umwelt; Schülerverhalten; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Interaktion; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung
Abstract	This article presents a process-oriented mixed-method study, focusing on the emergence of second language (L2) critical thinking (CT) skills in the collaborative discourse produced by a focal group of five college-level students of French working in a virtual language learning environment (the VLLE Cinet Second Life). Levels of CT ability were elicited through episodes of L2 negotiation and co-construction of meaning. The study also examines the perception by students of the impact of the VLLE on the emergence of their L2 CT skills. Motivated by the need advocated in recent CALL research for a shift in paradigm and in method to alleviate the limitations inherent to quantitative studies, the study was situated at the juncture of sociocultural theory and ecological perspective, and this article focuses on the theoretical rationale behind the selection of a mixed-method methodology. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01