abstract: This study investigates the relationships between ESL teachers' beliefs about writing instruction and their use of computer technology in the first-year composition classroom. Utilizing a sociocultural approach, the study analyzes the connections between ESL teachers' instructional beliefs and the technological practices that emerge as a result of these beliefs and decisions. Qualitative research was conducted, and data was collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and course materials. Data analysis reveals that regardless of teachers' differing beliefs about writing instruction, they use computer technology when it enhances their teaching and students' learning. It also reveals that factors such as teacher attitude toward technology and adequate training affect the extent to which they incorporate technology into class. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation English 2004
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:27406 |
| Date | January 2004 |
| Contributors | Erdem, Ebru (Author), Van Gelderen, Elly (Advisor), Nilsen, Don (Committee member), James, Mark (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher) |
| Source Sets | Arizona State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Doctoral Dissertation |
| Format | 190 pages |
| Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved |
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