Applying the L2 Motivational Self System in Computer-Assisted Language Learning Applications.
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2015-11-16
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The present study addressed the application of Dörnyei’s L2 Motivational Self System in a
Computer-Assisted Language Learning prototype. It specifically examined how the use of
possible selves enhancing activities affect learners’ perception on their future self images and
L2 motivation. 16 Indonesian adults participated in a 3-day-pilot project. Three motivation
surveys were administrated to collect data of the strength of participants’ ideal and ought-to
L2 self and motivation status in different conditions. Besides, all participants were
interviewed in a focus group evaluation at the last day of the pilot. The results showed that
there was no significant effect of the implemented possible selves enhancing elements on the
growth of the strength of participants’ ideal and ought-to L2 self. However, the CALL
courseware effectively motivated the participants to learn English according to the results
from the focus group interview.
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