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Description
The aim of the research
To ascertain which approaches and methods are the most effective in language acquisition by distance learning, and to identify tools which enhance the learning process.
Materials
SSNMF students participating in the courses “Latvian Language in Medicine” and "Medical Terminology in the Latvian Language".
Conclusion
To sum up the results gained it can be concluded that
1) The majority of students prefer zoom classes, however there is a considerable number of respondents who prefer a combined learning approach which incorporates online classes with independent tasks.
2) Online classes, self-assessment tests in e-studies, submission of independent tasks, and interactive tools are regarded as the most efficient tools in language learning.
3) Students identified a range of benefits of learning Latvian by distance learning such as the easy use of technologies, a variety of digital tools available and simultaneous use of varied sources of information, self-paced learning, and a decrease in stress levels leading to increased psycho-emotional comfort.
4) Whilst remote learning affects the language acquisition process, this affect can be successfully ameliorated through the use of digital tools, technologies and carefully planned tasks.
Affiliation of the author(s)
Riga Stradiņš University
Biographical note(s) of the author(s)
Solveiga Čeirane - assistant professor at the Language Centre, research interests are phonetics and language acquisition.
Daiga Tetere - lecturer at the Language Centre, research interests - language acquisition.
Dace Žibala - lecturer at the Language Centre, research interests - language acquisition.
| Contact e-mail address | Solveiga.Ceirane@rsu.lv |
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