Project-Based Language Learning and Call: From Virtual Exchange to Social Justice

This book explores project-based and cross-curricular language learning using digital technologies, including CALL research involving various languages. It is timely due to a repositioning of foreign language education in school-based education, emphasizing collaborative literacies and communication and creativity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd

This groundbreaking book is a pioneering exploration of project-based and cross-curricular language learning through digital technologies. It presents a wealth of fresh empirical research on the effective use of CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) technologies in language learning, complemented by comprehensive conceptual and theoretical chapters that shed light on innovative methodologies for researching project-based and cross-curricular language learning in digitally-mediated learning environments. What sets this volume apart is its dual focus on project-based learning and digital technologies, distinguishing it from previous works that have primarily emphasized project-based learning without a significant emphasis on digital technologies.

Moreover, the book offers a comprehensive examination of CALL research involving a diverse range of languages, contributing to a broader understanding of language learning in diverse contexts.

The timing of this publication is particularly significant, as it aligns with recent OECD reports and curriculum reforms in numerous countries. These reforms have aimed to revitalize foreign language education by adopting a multi-disciplinary approach that emphasizes collaborative literacies, including problem-solving, civic engagement, social justice, and telecollaboration. Within this framework, language learning, particularly driven by advancements in CLIL (content and integrated language learning), is being taught as one of several disciplines, with a strong emphasis on communication and creativity rather than a traditional functional approach.

The book is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking to enhance language learning outcomes in the digital age. It provides valuable insights into the latest trends, best practices, and challenges associated with project-based and cross-curricular language learning in digitally-mediated learning environments. By exploring the intersection of project-based learning, digital technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches, the book offers a roadmap for educators to create engaging and effective language learning experiences that empower students to become fluent and culturally competent communicators.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800500242