Technology-driven Language Learning: Self-training Modules on Grammar for Academic English

Abstract

The project aims to develop a mobile app and a website for members of the public who want to receive self-training in the usage of academic English grammar. Currently, an independent learning site on Academic Grammar has been developed for first-year undergraduate students who enroll in a General English for Academic Purposes course in the University of Hong Kong. The existing Grammar site has been modified to benefit wider sectors in teaching and learning within and beyond Hong Kong. Users such as senior secondary students and post-secondary students would become more aware of the language features in academic grammar and find the interactive learning package relevant to their writing. Users such as in-service teachers would use the self-training exercises as English resources and apply them in their classroom teaching. The presentation aims to introduce the structure and learning components of the online self-training modules. The practical significance of this project is to contribute to knowledge exchange between HKU communities and other non-academic sectors. This project should prove specifically relevant to public members who are interested in improving grammatical accuracy for academic use. The project will lead to insights into enhancement of independent learning and development of technology-driven language learning.