Resource-based Learning: A Paradigm Shift in Materials Design

DOI

10.2991/iceri-18.2019.24How to use a DOI?

Keywords

learning resources, resource-based learning; ICTs in English language learning, materials development; higher education

Abstract

This study addresses multiple outcomes, namely process, implications, and possible future directions for developing English for specific purposes (ESP) materials and English learning materials in general, which ponder the dilemmatic issues in education. These are related to the abundance types of learning resources (both static and dynamic) that are sometimes not systematically evaluated and optimally utilized to support learning, the rapid growth of ICTs which at the same time diminishes civilization in human interactions, the emerging digital natives who acquire and process information in a different way, and the lack of coursebooks which integrate various learning resources. To these ends, we developed a model of resource-based learning ESP materials for mechanical engineering, evaluated the developed materials holistically, and considered the feasibility of the developed materials as well as the potential of RBL materials development for other fields. A sample of 92 mechanical engineering college students was involved as the primary data source. Three experts at ESP and materials development, RBL, and mechanical engineering participated in the preliminary field testing. Results suggested that the developed RBL ESP materials were appropriate in terms of curriculum, contents and tasks, instructional and technical design, and the quality of the learning resources.

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© 2019, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

Open Access

This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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