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Essay / Essay on Computer Science in Education - 1575
1.0 IntroductionIn this modern era, the rapid growth of science and technology has resulted in many beneficial tools for society. Computers are now widely used by people at all stages of life and more and more people are acquiring computer skills compared to a decade ago. Indeed, computers are now so convenient that with just a click of the mouse we can get almost any information we need. Today, most homes around the world, especially in developed countries, are equipped with at least one computer. This proves once again that computers occupy an important place in life today. Both the public and private sectors use computers in various fields, but especially in education. Since the colonization of English in Tanah Melayu about 100 years ago, the English language was taught in Malaysia. The teaching method has changed little over the years, as the main variation in English teaching is mainly in the curriculum and not in the teaching tools used. in the teaching of the language itself. Indeed, most of the school's teachers are not competent in using a computer to teach the English language, because training for this language is not numerous and many still prefer to use the traditional method to teach the language. language. However, recently, the Malaysian Ministry of Education has implemented projects making ICT in the classroom a teaching and learning tool. Indeed, recently, the level of the English language has declined and the linguistic competence of students has also been questioned. Thus, the Ministry of Education hopes that through the introduction of computer as a tool in an English language classroom, it will change the approach of teaching and learning making it even...... middle of paper......consider a point of the nation who do not read much.5.2 Pronunciation Improve activity using computer softwareEnglish is a second language in Malaysia and often English that we speak may differ from that of the native speaker due to the influence of our native language. So, by having such an activity, one can improve one's pronunciation in class and the English proficiency among Malays will be better.6.0 Conclusion Although CALL has existed in this world for quite a long time, it seems that the practices of CALL are not only a handful compared to conventional English. teaching method. Malaysia, especially the Minister of Education, should accept that technology is the way forward and accept the current norm which is the use of computer, especially in the education sector. To sum up, CALL has not fully entrenched itself in the Malaysian education system and I hope that one day it will..