Socrative in the language classroom: Tackling classroom anxiety and encouraging participation

Jennifer Wood*

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Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion CynhadleddTrafodion Cynhadledd (Nid-Cyfnodolyn fathau)

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In second language teaching and learning the building of trust relationships and the creation of a mutually supportive atmosphere can be fundamental: It is well recognized that affective concerns, such as anxiety and communication apprehension, are more salient in the language classroom (Hernández & Rankin, 2015). Practitioners have long been aware of the importance of reducing learner anxiety and one way that has been shown to be effective is motivation (Gardner, 1985). This paper will consider how the use of the smart personal response system Socrative can help address learner anxiety, foster motivation and encourage participation. It will examine theoretical approaches to foreign language anxiety, as well as reviewing motivational factors in language-learning. It will also present qualitative evaluations of using Socrative in the third-level language classroom in both small and larger group settings. The introduction of Socrative has thus far yielded encouraging results, increasing student engagement, promoting interaction, L2 production and more effective learning, alongside a more comprehensive evaluation of student understanding and knowledge retention. As regards its effectiveness in addressing FLA, initial qualitative results suggest that it can be an effective tool in helping to foster a mutually supportive identity and a low-anxiety atmosphere in the classroom.

Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
TeitlHEAd 2020 - 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances
CyhoeddwrUniversitat Politecnica de Valencia
Tudalennau1181-1189
Nifer y tudalennau9
ISBN (Electronig)9788490488119
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs)
StatwsCyhoeddwyd - 07 Mai 2020
Digwyddiad6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, HEAd 2020 - Valencia, Sbaen
Hyd: 02 Meh 202005 Meh 2020

Cyfres gyhoeddiadau

EnwInternational Conference on Higher Education Advances
Cyfrol2020-June
ISSN (Electronig)2603-5871

Cynhadledd

Cynhadledd6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, HEAd 2020
Gwlad/TiriogaethSbaen
DinasValencia
Cyfnod02 Meh 202005 Meh 2020

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