<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In this study of English Foreign Language Learners, the author explored the learning preferences of 14 students (ages 18-20) enrolled in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course. All students were provided with the same content, course materials, assignments and time for completing the assignments. They were all given the same pre and post-learning questionnaire, writing tasks and final exam. However, they completed these tasks either in a digital environment or in-class.</p><p>The study was conducted at South East European University in Macedonia where digital instruction is not well known or practiced. The results indicate that the best way for students to learn is by combining the two learning environments. By completing an assignment both ways, students discovered not only that some tasks are best done in a digital environment and others in class, but also they discovered their preferred way of learning.</p></abstract>

In this study of English Foreign Language Learners, the author explored the learning preferences of 14 students (ages 18-20) enrolled in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course. All students were provided with the same content, course materials, assignments and time for completing the assignments. They were all given the same pre and post-learning questionnaire, writing tasks and final exam. However, they completed these tasks either in a digital environment or in-class.The study was conducted at South East European University in Macedonia where digital instruction is not well known or practiced. The results indicate that the best way for students to learn is by combining the two learning environments. By completing an assignment both ways, students discovered not only that some tasks are best done in a digital environment and others in class, but also they discovered their preferred way of learning.

Digital vs in-Person Learning Environment in ESP Classrooms: Let the Students Decide

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In this study of English Foreign Language Learners, the author explored the learning preferences of 14 students (ages 18-20) enrolled in English for Specific...

Digital vs in-Person Learning Environment in ESP Classrooms: Let the Students Decide

Data publikacji: 08 sie 2019

Zakres stron: 36 - 68

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/seeur-2019-0004

Słowa kluczowe
Digital instruction, Digital learning environment, In-person learning environment

© 2019 Daniela Kirovska-Simjanoska, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Digital vs in-Person Learning Environment in ESP Classrooms: Let the Students Decide

Data publikacji: 08 sie 2019

Zakres stron: 36 - 68

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/seeur-2019-0004

Słowa kluczoweDigital instruction, Digital learning environment, In-person learning environment

© 2019 Daniela Kirovska-Simjanoska, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Słowa kluczowe
Digital instruction, Digital learning environment, In-person learning environment