MOCK JOB INTERVIEWS FOR ENHANCING ESP STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION AND AUTONOMOUS LEARNING

Abstract

When we carefully examine most of the theory behind CALL, instructional teaching and overall the implementation of technology in teaching and learning, there is still one question to be answered-what is the need for using technology in the English language classroom particularly? What is the benefit for the teachers as well as for the students?

To begin with, technology brings the world to the classroom - the times are changing and the education together with the society which also enhances students’ motivation. Effective language teachers should be enthusiastic and creative because language learners can lose their motivation and desire easily (Ellis, 1997:56)

Secondly, it broadens choices for students to demonstrate learning –in this sense technology also allows weak learners to reveal their capacity in learning the language.

In the end, it enhances learner autonomy as an ultimate goal for any language learner.

When we say technology, we usually mean computers for language learning, but in this paper we are going to present the use of camera in creating and performing a mock job interview as part of the ESP Business Informatics syllabus.