Computer Resources for Language Learning (CORELL) is an international, peer-reviewed e-journal which releases annual issues on all aspects of research on computer resources in foreign language learning. An editorial team supported by Ton Koenraad as guest-editor is preparing a monographic issue of CORELL on LanguageQuests, to be published December 2009.
CALL FOR PAPERS CORELL: Computer Resources for Language Learning CORELL is an international, peer-reviewed e-journal which releases annual issues on all aspects of research on computer resources in foreign language learning. Topics may include, but are not limited to: the Internet, computer-mediated communication, CALL software and electronic resources. An editorial team, supported by Ton Koenraad as guest-editor, is preparing a monographic issue of CORELL on LanguageQuests, to be published December 2009. Theme: LanguageQuests in Language Education Target audiences: second / foreign language teachers, language teacher educators and researchers Goals and Objectives: a) supporting practitioners at secondary and university levels to implement languagequests by informing them on: - useful and interesting insights into Implementation issues and practical hints
- descriptions of actual practices and experiences
- available resources
b) supporting teacher educators to implement Languagequest production & assessment modules by describing actual training practices in this area
c) providing researchers with a review of Web- and Languagequest related research covering issues like effectiveness and elaboration on theoretical underpinnings Suggestions for Possible Articles, themes and contents - LanguageQuests in educational practice
- Introducing the Web / LanguageQuest concept to pre-service teachers
- LanguageQuests in Education. Focus on teacher competencies and Implementation issues
- How effective is the use of LanguagQuests in Language Education?
- The theoretical underpinnings of the LanguageQuest Assessment Tool
- Design issues in WebQuests for primary education promoting language development
Important dates - Deadline for submission of papers: 2 November - Notification of acceptance: 25 November - Publication: December 2009 Information on paper submission can be found at: http://www.ucam.edu/corell/submissions |
