Abstract
English is the most important second language in most non-English speaking countries, including Malaysia. A good English proficiency comes from good grasp of grammar. To conquer the problems of low English proficiency among Malaysians, it is important to identify the key motivators that could facilitate the process of grammar learning. In this digital age, technology can play a very important role and mobile technology could be one of it. Thus, this study aims at designing a mobile learning tool, namely the Intelligent Mobile Learning Tool for Grammar Learning (i-MoL) to act as the “on-the-go” grammar learning support via mobile phones. i-MoL helps reinforce grammar learning through mobile phone with game-like applications, inquiry-based activities and flashcard-like information. The intelligent part of i-MoL lies in its ability to map the mobile-based grammar learning content to individual’s preferred learning styles based on Felder-Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM). The instructional system design through the ADDIE model was used in this study as a systematic approach in designing a novel and comprehensive mobile learning tool for grammar learning. In terms of implications, this study provides insights on how mobile technologies can be utilized to meet the mobility demand among language learners today.
Highlights
In today’s competitive and globalised world, there is a tremendous emphasis on the use of English in various working sectors
The questionnaires used to provide the profile of learners’ learning preferences are adapted from the Index of Learning Style (ILS) questionnaire developed by Felder and Soloman [39] based on the Felder-Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM)
It is safe to say that this mobile learning project is the first of its kind: learning English grammar that is personalized to learning styles while ‘on-the-go’
Summary
In today’s competitive and globalised world, there is a tremendous emphasis on the use of English in various working sectors. For grammar learning to be effective, the learning materials designed for students should be interesting and interactive They have to be in line with the learning needs of young generations in today’s technological environment who would prefer more digital motivation, flexibility and mobility. Mobile-based approach to teaching and learning of English grammar is unique in that it allows the language learners to benefit the learning process in ubiquitous and more personalized manner. Dent frustration with the curriculum is the disparity between learning (content) and the delivery of instruction (form)” In line with this need, this study presents how a personalized intelligent mobile learning system for grammar learning, namely i-MoL, can be designed to support effective grammar learning via mobile phones which is tailored to students’ preferred learning styles. This research attempts to marry the elements of learning styles with the concept of instructional system design in developing the intelligent mobile learning tool for grammar learning
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