Integrating the Web in the English Language Teaching-Learning Process: A Case Study in Text Analysis, 2nd Course, English Branch

Abstract

E-learning has changed the perception of the world and influenced many areas of human social
 activity. It offers many new pedagogic opportunities and challenges in the teaching-learning process in Higher Education. Based on that, the integration of websites in the English acquisition process is important in the variety of interactive activities for improving the understanding of the English language and the communication of students in different subjects. This article analyses the integration of websites in the English teaching-learning process and examines the extent that technology-enhanced teaching and learning and its integration with coursebooks, make students benefit from language acquisition. This paper is focused on a case study with a group of 12 English language students, at the University of Korça. It focuses on how the web can be interlaced with the Text Analysis coursebook, by integrating four language skills, to improve overall language comprehension. The empirical descriptive qualitative research is applied to offer a lesson observation and description of applied learning experiences, such as collaborative learning with technology and the use of technology in communication. To gain an in-depth result, quantitative research is applied based on a focus-group online questionnaire with the students to see how web integration develops cognitive learning and how it facilitates learning and memory through speaking, listening, reading, and writing new knowledge found on the web, at different time intervals. Based on students’ perceptions it is seen how the websites may be a means of entertainment and motivation in acquiring new concepts in the subject of Text Analysis.