This study investigated ESL teachers’ perceptions
regarding the use of Computer Assisted Language
Learning (CALL) in teaching reading to children. A random
sample of 145 teachers participated in the study by
completing a survey developed by the researchers. To
explore the situation in depth, 16 teachers were later
interviewed. Results indicated that the main purpose of
using CALL with children is to help them develop reading
strategies and increase their motivation. The most common
strategies teachers reported using were computers to:
enhance children’s reading skills, support children’s reading,
listen to stories read aloud, recognize letter/sound
relationships, and identify letters and beginning sounds of
words. Teachers reported that CALL has some benefits,
such as providing opportunities for active interaction and
differentiated instruction. The main barriers of using CALL
are the lack of resources and suitable software and hardware.
The study ended with recommendations for further
research and instructional improvements.

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• Teachers’ Perceptions of the Use of Computer Assisted Language Learning to Develop Children’s Reading Skills in English as a Second Language in the United Arab Emirates

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