INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FREQUENT USE OF CALL RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUTONOMOUS LEARNING SKILLS

Abstract

CALL refers to the use of computers in language learning and teaching (Levy, 1997). Beatty (2013) defines it as any process through which we can use computer and also can improve our language skills. CALL encompasses a variety of topics, including material design, technology, and other pedagogical theories and modes of instruction. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between CALL resources and its frequent use for the development of autonomous learning skills. Holec (1981) stated that when learners’ take charge of their own learning needs, that is something called autonomy, that means a self-learner has the authority of making all the decisions in which he wants to learn. Quantitative survey research design was employed in this research. Random sampling technique was inculcated to collect the data. The target population was of ESL students from tertiary level. They are from different age groups and different genders. The questionnaire consist of 15 questions was distributed among 113 ESL learners. study results shows that learners have improved their learning techniques, high motivational level for learning, and willingly take personal responsibility for self-learning with the help of CALL resources. From this, these improvements have assisted learners in making progress for self-learners. Providing them with the necessary techniques for learning language, learning strategies through CALL, help in reaching motivational level and encouraging learners for taking responsibility for autonomous learning in the development of language learning