The Socio Educational Implications of Mobile Assisted Language Learning for the Integration of Refugee Populations

Abstract

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is an important case study regarding migrant populations and relation to the wider socio-educational community. Refugees have unique obstacles when considering host country's language learning. MALL solves many of these challenges by allowing users to learn through cheaper and more flexible means. The proposed study will look into the ways in which mobile learning applications enhance the language learning of refugees and the accompanying social and educational integrations. Through the use of a mixed-methods study, the proposed study will analyses language proficiency tests and scores, surveys and interviews, the use or engagement of mobile applications, etc. The impact of MALL and what difference it might make to the language learning of refugees. The study's greatest fear is rising to the level of participants with higher language proficiency. More participants rose to the level than in projecting. The more MALL tools participants participated in (over 7) a week, the 20% greater language proficiency boost was seen in participants. The engagement seen in refugees was significant, as was the improvement in confidence. The research suggests that through MALL, refugees learn and overcome the barriers of education. MALL tools for integrated educational programs. The focus of the research is to help educationalists design a learning plan for refugees and to accelerate the process of welcoming them into the host country society.