Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, Volume (9), No (127), Year (2012-9) , Pages (1-32)

Title : ( Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol A )

Authors: Behzad Ghonsooly , Mohammad Ali Shams ,

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Abstract

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 elearning systems. The educational implications of the findings for software developers are discussed.

Keywords

, E-learning, Cognitive Processes, Think-aloud, Cognitive apprenticeship, Instructional Design.
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@article{paperid:1034573,
author = {Ghonsooly, Behzad and Shams, Mohammad Ali},
title = {Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol A},
journal = {Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning},
year = {2012},
volume = {9},
number = {127},
month = {September},
issn = {2251-7995},
pages = {1--32},
numpages = {31},
keywords = {E-learning; Cognitive Processes; Think-aloud; Cognitive apprenticeship; Instructional Design.},
}

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%T Exploring Language Learners’ Cognitive Processes in On-line ESP Courses via Think-aloud Protocol A
%A Ghonsooly, Behzad
%A Shams, Mohammad Ali
%J Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning
%@ 2251-7995
%D 2012

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