The Maze Task Mobile: Using a Psycholinguistic Experimental Technique as a Pedagogical Tool for Language Learning
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https://doi.org/10.5752/P.2358-3428.2023v27n59p118-147Palabras clave:
Maze task, Pedagogical tool, Mobile application, Linguistic training, Second language learningResumen
This study presents a mobile application of the maze task as a complementary activity for second language learning. The application facilitates conducting linguistic training sessions with the maze task for both pedagogical and experimental purposes. We designed the Maze Task Mobile, used it in English classes with native speakers of Brazilian Portuguese, and analyzed student perceptions through an attitude survey. Besides presenting the application in detail, we discuss the results from the survey and from participants’ accuracy in the task highlighting the benefits of this first mobile version of the maze task as well as improvements needed for future development.
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