Development and practice of Computer Assisted Language Learning materials for dictation and dictogloss

Abstract

　Dictogloss is one of the teaching techniques based on the focus on form methodology. It is said that dictogloss promotes processes of second language acquisition such as noticing and hypothesis testing. This article reports on the development of computer assisted language learning (CALL) materials involving the idea of dictogloss, and the Japanese classes that make use of it. In addition, this paper analyzes data collected from learner surveys. The following observations were made: (1) these CALL materials are effective in that teachers can develop exercises appropriate to the level of their students; (2) it is confirmed that we can combine them with other teaching techniques such as shadowing and story retelling; and (3) we find that the learners gave positive ratings for these teaching materials. There are some learners who have typing difficulties, but the data show that this did not influence their evaluation of these teaching materials.