Traditionally taught elementary EFL learners significantly outperform web-based learners in speaking performance¶

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Evidence · 1 study · causal r1 · q2
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Subclaims¶

q2 i? After six months, the traditional group showed the superiority over the web-based group on the speaking post-test (M 34.40 vs 16.35). → Maryam Soleimani & Shima Gahhari 2012

Evidence¶

Maryam Soleimani & Shima Gahhari 2012¶

Maryam Soleimani & Shima Gahhari. (2012). Computer Assisted Language Testing: On the Efficacy of Web-based Approach in the Instruction of Elementary Learners of English. English Language Teaching, 5(9). http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/elt.v5n9p66

q2 · i? · causal · r1

t-test comparing gained speaking scores of the 20-learner web-based and 20-learner traditional groups after six months. The comparison "indicated the superiority of traditional way of teaching of this skill", t(38)=-8.60.

"Comparisons of gained score results of speaking tests in table 5 indicated the superiority of traditional way of teaching of this skill (Mweb-based =16.35, M traditional =34.40, t(38)=-8.60, p.05)."

Discussion¶

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