Anna Janssen, Kavisha Shah, Melanie Rabbets, Adnan Nagrial, Christopher Pene, Clare Zachulski, Jane L Phillips, Paul Harnett, Tim Shaw
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ability listen critical task language learning although listening least pedagogical attention growing emphasis communication language proficiency makes listening skills prominent language classroom paper aims analyse effectiveness blended model improve teaching listening skills instigating topdown approach cognitive load theory topdown approach aids students background knowledge audio information like context situation phrases etc blended model enables teacher facilitate students technological platform process listening input questionnaire adopted data collection semistructured interview performed 60 samples prefinal year engineering students selected purposive sampling techniques grouped experimental n 30 control n 30 groups experimental group trained topdown approach support lms control group provided listening material taught conventional method purpose study show statistically significant impact employing technology inside language classroom teach listening skills findings showed samples experimental group could identify relevant nonrelevant information audio conceptualise audio content predict information beforehand difficulties students teachers faced remedial measures overcome also discussed following objectives established study mixed methods enhancing listening skills cognitive load theory clt explore effect intervention topdown approach support technology lms enhancing listening skills studentshow blending synchronous asynchronous topdown approach develops predicting skills students listening comprehension exercisesto adapt procedures involved enhancing selfpaced learning efficacy reducing listening anxiety esl learners