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Interaction-approach SLA design: scaffolded output, comprehensible input, and corrective feedback in a CALL program

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Description

The program's linguistic components were intentionally developed based on theories within the interaction approach to second language acquisition. Speaking activities are framed as scaffolded conversational interactions implementing the Output Hypothesis, while language frames serve as comprehensible input under the Input Hypothesis. Program characters first model the sentence, followed by joint repetition, then independent student production, supporting purposeful repetition for fluency and automaticity. A Speech Recognition Engine with instant corrective feedback is intended to trigger learners' metalinguistic awareness as they hypothesize utterance formulation and test out sentences.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Speaking activities must be framed as scaffolded conversational interactions with program characters
  • Corrective feedback must be provided so learners can test sentences and receive feedback on whether they were understood

Constraints

  • The program is not intended to replace real-life conversational interactions; its affordances lie in complementing classroom instruction

Target Learners

  • K-6 Emergent Bilinguals learning academic English

Learning Goals

  • Production of complete sentences with target vocabulary and grammar
  • Fluency and automaticity in oral academic language
  • Metalinguistic awareness of utterance form

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Nicholas Feroce, Jenny Liu, Rajendra Chattergoon. (2025). Exploring the impact of a CALL tool for emergent bilinguals. Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-025-10462-5
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title Interaction-approach SLA design: scaffolded output, comprehensible input, and corrective feedback in a CALL program
description The program's linguistic components were intentionally developed based on theories within the interaction approach to second language acquisition.
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