ReCALL
- ReCALL / Volume 6 / Issue 01 / May 1994, pp 27-33
- Copyright © European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning 1994
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0958344000002998 (About DOI), Published online: 16 December 2008
Research Article
Approaches to vocabulary learning: Data from a CALL interaction
Robin Goodfellowa1 and Colin Powella2
a1 Aston University, Birmingham, UK (Email: r.goodfellow@aston.ac.uk)
a2 Aston University Nova Training, UK
Abstract
This article reports on aspects of an investigation into learners' approaches to vocabulary learning that was carried out as part of an experimental project integrating CALL into an ESL (English as a Second Language)/computer training course. Data from two of the learners is presented, and contrasting ‘deep’ and ‘surface’ approaches are identified. The link between approach and learning outcome is demonstrated. The importance of qualitative analysis of learning processes, and the possible contribution of CALL to this kind of analysis, is discussed.
