Motivation and Attitude of Iranian Student Pilots towards Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)

Abstract

<p><em>Today technology, especially computers, has revolutionized many aspects of our lives and computers play crucial roles in the process of language learning and teaching. Moreover, English is a vital and survival mean in aviation to teach related materials to pilots and those who are engaged in aviation. This study explored the attitude and motivation of Iranian student pilots toward computer-assisted language learning. To this end, 30 Iranian intermediate student pilots who were studying at Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation College in Isfahan participated in this study. The data were collected through the Oxford Placement Test, a questionnaire on attitude towards computer-assisted language learning and another questionnaire on motivation for language learning through computer. Then, data analysis was carried out via calculating the frequency and percentage of the responses to the questions as well as the statements of the questionnaires. The results obtained revealed that Iranian student pilots showed positive attitude towards computer-assisted language learning and they were motivated for learning English through the use of computers since through such learning, anxiety is reduced and they can learn English in an independent learning atmosphere. The results suggested that computer-assisted language learning curriculum can significantly motivate students and thus it should be improved in aviation educational settings.</em></p>