Abstract
Greek public education is part of the social context and, in this age of rapid technological innovation, it should definitely not be inferior. More and more teachers and learners use computers on a daily basis and are gradually becoming more familiar with a variety of applications that can serve their needs. Using technology as a medium or a tool, English language teaching seems to have the potential to become more effective.
This dissertation aims at exploring the current employment of CALL in Greek public primary schools and investigating ways in which teachers can apply theory to practice. Beginning with the history and theoretical background of CALL worldwide, there has been an attempt to relate computer applications to the pedagogical benefits they can contribute to ELT, without though neglecting reference to potential barriers to the use of technology in schools. History of ELT and CALL in Greece is also explored with an eye to conducting a research on the available home and school equipment, school facilities, familiarity with and frequency of use of computer applications, teacher training and attitudes towards CALL.
This research that has been conducted by means of questionnaires will prove that, although English state primary school teachers are positively predisposed towards CALL and are familiar with most of the computer applications in question, they are in need of training on the use of educational technology, technological and building improvements at schools, supportive materials and a plethora of other reforms that are suggested in the end of this dissertation.
This dissertation / research was submitted in the Hellenic Open University as part of my Master’s education in the school year 2009 – 2010. To view the dissertation, click here: EXPLORING CALL IN THE GREEK PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
* This dissertation has been cited in: Proposal The Perception of Students towards the Effectiveness of the Usage of CALL Tools in Language Learning
