Abstract:
The aim of this study was to compare the Exceptional Student Learning English (ESLE) web application and traditional application and the evaluation of the ESLE app mainly from the exceptional student parents' perspective. To this end, five exceptional student parents with their exceptional children were selected among 30 parents in Isfahan in Isfahan province. Open-ended questionnaires were sent to five parents to collect the parents' feedback on the ESLE app and their perceptions of mobile apps-assisted language learning experiences. Results indicated that, ESLE game-based app has encouraged exciting opportunities for personalized and learner-centered environments with flexible access to learning materials anytime and anywhere. The novel and enjoyable ways of learning would have a great potential to increase learning motivation and encourage lifelong learning habits. More research will be needed in the young filed of MALL in order to suggest the right direction to effective language learning. Findings have illuminative implications for teachers, exceptional students, parents, and app developers.
Machine summary:
com Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the Exceptional Student Learning English (ESLE) web application and traditional application and the evaluation of the ESLE app mainly from the exceptional student parents' perspective.
Keywords: ESLE app, exceptional students, learning English vocabulary, MALL Introduction Clare (2020) stated that “throughout the coronavirus epidemic, learning outside of school is a challenge, but it is especially for exceptional students, who are already struggling with their education.
It could provide stress-free situations that allow unlimited tries until exceptional students feel relax and confident (Ghobadi & Taki, 2018) As mentioned by Ghobadi and Taki (2018), mobile technology from the beginning of its existence, has been used for various instructional purposes, including English vocabulary learning and teaching.
What are the strengths and weaknesses in utilizing ESLE game-based app for effective learning of English vocabulary from exceptional students parents' perspectives?
At first, the parents found it very flexible to use the ESLE app for English vocabulary learning since exceptional students could easily access to the English vocabulary anywhere and anytime.
Secondly, the parents like using ESLE app for English vocabulary learning because this game- based app fitted exceptional students’ needs well.
In sum, parents have shown favorable attitudes towards using ESLE app for their exceptional students learning English vocabulary.
The parents have found that ESLE app could provide a learner-centered learning opportunity with flexible games and activities for exceptional students.