Enhancing Reading Comprehension and Motivation by Using a Mode of Multimedia (CALL) on Post-intermediate EFL Learners

In this cyber age the request for the application of the modes of multimedia in educational setting is inevitable. According to Jayachandran (2007) “the invasion of the electronic media has revolutionized language teaching methodology.” This research investigated the effectiveness of Computer Assisted Language Learning CALL as a type of multimedia in enhancing Iranian learners’ reading comprehension and motivation. Forty Iranian learners participated in this study. They were randomly assigned as two experimental and control groups. Participants in the control group were in a traditional class setting with the paper based and printed texts, while the experimental group were told to use computer in the language lab during treatment sessions. According to data analysis and statistical results, the experimental group outperformed the control group regarding their post-test reading comprehension scores. Moreover, CALL as a device could motivate students and enhanced their motivation to do their tasks eagerly. There is a need for a fundamental reform in the English education curriculum at several levels to combine computer technology as an integral part of English classes.

Computer Assisted Language Learning, Reading comprehension, Motivation, Media