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Digital resources and English as an additional language in higher education: possibilities for internationalization
| Summary: | The objective of this study is to discuss possibilities of adopting digital resources for teaching/learning English as a second language (L2) within higher education contexts (in general) and within a public university in Brazil (in particular). Key aspects in the literature review (which includes approaches such as COIL, MOOCs and EMI) are compared with the scenario and activities of a university in the Global South, in order to discuss the use of digital resources in teaching/learning English as L2. Results suggest that a critical use of technologies is necessary to promote a more balanced and sustainable process for language teaching/learning. Institutional support is also fundamental for teachers and students develop skills necessary for an increasingly interconnected world. The conclusion indicates that a combination of alternative practices can foster an effective language teaching/learning process in higher education institutions, supported by digital resources. |
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| Main Authors: | Guimarães, Felipe Furtado |
| Other Authors: | Hildeblando Júnior, Carlos Alberto |
| Subject: | Pedagogical work Profession School Trabajo pedagógico Profesión Escuela Trabalho pedagógico Profissão Escola |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Document type: | article |
| Access type: | unknown |
| Associated institution: | IBICT |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Origin: | Oasisbr |
| Summary: | The objective of this study is to discuss possibilities of adopting digital resources for teaching/learning English as a second language (L2) within higher education contexts (in general) and within a public university in Brazil (in particular). Key aspects in the literature review (which includes approaches such as COIL, MOOCs and EMI) are compared with the scenario and activities of a university in the Global South, in order to discuss the use of digital resources in teaching/learning English as L2. Results suggest that a critical use of technologies is necessary to promote a more balanced and sustainable process for language teaching/learning. Institutional support is also fundamental for teachers and students develop skills necessary for an increasingly interconnected world. The conclusion indicates that a combination of alternative practices can foster an effective language teaching/learning process in higher education institutions, supported by digital resources. |
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