Microcomputer as medium in teaching African languages

Abstract

For both the lecturer and the student the operating of the microcomputer should not offer any problems. Seeing that programming takes a long time, authoring packages can be used. Authoring packages are not implemented in this study because of the expense involved and the problem of monotony. In order to develop software that fulfils the aims and requirements of a specific language course, the following aspects should be taken into account: The computer has to be handled as a teaching aid. An individualized computer program should include the following basic elements: The pace should be flexible; the student has to be exempted from previously obtained skills; there has to be opportunity for evaluation; the computer has to be removed from the lecture situation.