L2 Pedagogical Framework of Internet-Integrated Instruction

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the Internet as an effective teaching tool in the L2 context by analyzing its possible functions and reviewing its relation to current L2 pedagogy. This study categorizes present ESL materials over the Internet into four types according to their instructional uses: Computer-Mediated Communication, Authentic Text-Based Information, Drill and Practice, and Form-Focused Tutorial. This research also fully reviews the features of the four types from a widely accepted L2 perspective, Communicative Approach (CA) to find out how well these lesson types coincide with the second language theory. The comprehensive review of previous literature reveals commonalities between these functions and the theory-based practices, respectively, Communicative Language Teaching, Content-Based Instruction, and Focus on Form approach. Based on this analysis, this study finally attempts to suggest a pedagogical framework of Internet-integrated language instruction.