Mobile language learning experiences for migrants beyond the classroom

Abstract

This paper summarises key findings from three recent research projects investigating how mobile technologies can support migrants in achieving greater languagei mmersion through situated, informal and incidental languagel earning beyond the classroom. The research highlights the affordances and constraints of the city space as an emerging environment for semi-structured informal learning.P edagogical models arising from this research emphasize the potential for learners' agency and engagement through self-directed, social and playful learning.I mplications for policy and practice are discussed.Résumé : L'article résume les principales conclusionsdetrois projets de recherche récents portant sur les technologies mobiles et la manière dont elles peuvent favoriser l'immersion des migrantsd ans la langue grâceàun apprentissagee n situation, informel et fortuit -en dehors de la salle de classe. L'étudem et en avant les affordances (potentialités) et les contraintes de l'espace urbain comme nouvel environnement favorisantu na pprentissage informel semi-structuré. Lesm odèles pédagogiques proposés par l'étude soulignent le potentiel d'organisation et de participation des apprenants par le biais d'un apprentissage autodidacte, social et ludique. Lesi mplications politiques et pratiques sont également examinées. 1I ntroduction

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