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The Absence of the White Elephant in the Language Classroom: Pedagogical Implications for Second Language Acquisition

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article critiques the overreliance on technology in second language instruction, particularly within the framework of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Arguing that excessive technological integration can hinder rather than help language acquisition, the paper advocates for a re-centering of the human and interactive elements of language learning. Emphasis is placed on deliberate practice, contextual learning, and the cognitive benefits of traditional tools such as handwriting. The argument is grounded in current pedagogical theory and supported by empirical findings.

Source: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

DOI: 10.30845/ijhss.v15p9

Author: Anahit Hakoupian

Institution: University of Southern California

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413932878