Towards the Autonomisation of University Student: Evaluation of Palestinian University Students’ Perception and Practice of ICT in Foreign Languages’ Learning
This qualitative comprehensive research is based on the findings of the
content analysis of the Palestinian students’ representations and
practices of ICT implementation in three university courses of foreign
languages in a blended learning mode. Our study is concerned of:
“Remedial English” at Birzeit University, developed for RUFO project;
“English 1” & “French 1” at An-Najah National University, developed for
QIF project. Is it enough to afford digital tools to “digital native”
students to ensure a better learning process and a more autonomous
learner? In their interviews, students clarified that they faced some
troubles managing the learning process. We classified these difficulties
into three main aspects related to: personal representations,
sociocultural habits and psychological obstacles; pedagogical posture
and attitude; and technical difficulties. Findings confirmed that to have
a self- reliant student, it’s not enough to implement ICT. It is necessary
to change the educational paradigm and shift from a teaching-centered
model to a learning- centered one.
Journal
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The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning Volume 1, Issue 2