CAELL at Social Science School, Khulna University: Experience and Attitude

Abstract

This study was conducted among the undergraduate students of Social Science School, Khulna University to find out the experiences and attitudes towards computer assisted English language learning (CAELL). Following a mixed method, this study was done through a multi-stage random sampling strategy and data were collected following a questionnaire survey where 391 students and 9 teachers took part and an interview strategy where 21 students and 2 teachers responded. The collected data were computed, analyzed and tabulated by using Stata. The theoretical framework of the study was based on the interaction account of SLA, sociocultural theory and constructivism. The findings of the study show that both students and teachers have positive attitudes towards CAELL but both of their experiences are neutral. This study also unfolds the challenges faced by the learners and teachers and recommends how to get the best through CAELL.