Abstract
Despite the known benefits of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), evidence from existing literature still indicates that many language instructors have a negative attitude towards CALL. There are many possible factors behind this negative attitude, and the aim of this study is to devise a theoretically sound conceptual model of these factors. The methodology used by this study for the achievement of its aim is to review existing literature published during the past ten years on CALL attitude factors. The conceptual model proposed by this study posits that learners and instructors’ attitude towards CALL is dependent on the following factors: demographics, computer usage, academic and language proficiency, CALL prior usage, and Technology Adoption Model (TAM) related factors. One of the biggest gap identified from this literature review is that English seems to be the only language that is being probed by existing research on CALL attitude factors.
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Theophilus AdedokunEditorial Manager: African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies, Research and Postgraduate Support, Durban University of Technology, South Africa, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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Computer Assisted Learning
Digital Media
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