ERIC Number: EJ1000850
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 8
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Improving English Pronunciation through Computer-Assisted Programs in Jordanian Universities
Al-Qudah, Fatima Zaki Mohammad
Journal of College Teaching & Learning, v9 n3 p201-208 3rd Qtr 2012
The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of using computer- assisted programs for teaching English pronunciation on students' performance in English Language pronunciation in Jordanian universities. To achieve the purpose of the study, a pre/post-test was constructed to measure students' level in English pronunciation. The sample of the study consisted of 149 third year students; (73) male students and (76) female students from Al Zaytoonah University during the second semester of the academic year 2010/2011. The subjects of the study were distributed into two groups (experimental and control). The experimental group was trained on English pronunciation using computer-assisted program while the control group was trained using the printed material. Descriptive statistical analyses were used (means and standard deviation) for the pre and post- tests of students' English pronunciation. Comparison statistical methods were used (Two Way ANOVA) analysis of variance to make a comparison between the control and the experimental groups and gender variable (male and female). The findings of the study indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the post- test between the control and the experimental groups in favor of the experimental group, and there was no statistically significant difference in the students' performance due to gender. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Pronunciation, Program Effectiveness, Statistical Analysis, Foreign Countries, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Printed Materials, Student Improvement, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Pretests Posttests, Comparative Analysis, Gender Differences, Computer Software, Undergraduate Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Jordan
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