Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol Analysis
The present study aims to investigate language learners’ cognitive processes in on-line ESP courses. Three modes of inquiry are used: think-aloud protocol analysis, screen capture analysis, and correlation analysis. The theoretical foundations for the evaluation of the cognitive aspect of Ferdowsi U...
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| description | The present study aims to investigate language learners’ cognitive processes in on-line ESP courses. Three modes of inquiry are used: think-aloud protocol analysis, screen capture analysis, and correlation analysis. The theoretical foundations for the evaluation of the cognitive aspect of Ferdowsi Univeristy of Mashhad E-learning System are drawn from cognitive load theory, cognitive apprenticeship theory and human-computer interactivity theory. 15 users were interviewed while their performance on the screen was recorded electronically. The results of qualitative and quantitative analyses show that design features have a meaningful effect on the users’ performance in four phases of cognitive interaction with e-learning systems. The educational implications of the findings for software developers are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2d376d151d194585bd16c4fc1cea9d192024-03-19T22:19:56ZengUniversity of TabrizJournal of English Language Teaching and Learning2251-79952676-68762012-11-0149132599Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol AnalysisBehzad Ghonsooly0Mohammad Ali Shams1Associate professor, Ferdowsi university of Mashhadph.d in TEFL, Ferdowsi university of MashhadThe present study aims to investigate language learners’ cognitive processes in on-line ESP courses. Three modes of inquiry are used: think-aloud protocol analysis, screen capture analysis, and correlation analysis. The theoretical foundations for the evaluation of the cognitive aspect of Ferdowsi Univeristy of Mashhad E-learning System are drawn from cognitive load theory, cognitive apprenticeship theory and human-computer interactivity theory. 15 users were interviewed while their performance on the screen was recorded electronically. The results of qualitative and quantitative analyses show that design features have a meaningful effect on the users’ performance in four phases of cognitive interaction with e-learning systems. The educational implications of the findings for software developers are discussed.https://elt.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_599_1ee0746136ec3ba6661c9b5e63809631.pdfe-learningcognitive processesthink-aloudcognitive apprenticeshipinstructional design |
| spellingShingle | Behzad Ghonsooly Mohammad Ali Shams Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol Analysis Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning e-learning cognitive processes think-aloud cognitive apprenticeship instructional design |
| title | Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol Analysis |
| title_full | Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol Analysis |
| title_short | Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol Analysis |
| title_sort | exploring language learners cognitive processes in on line esp courses via think aloud protocol analysis |
| topic | e-learning cognitive processes think-aloud cognitive apprenticeship instructional design |
| url | https://elt.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_599_1ee0746136ec3ba6661c9b5e63809631.pdf |
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