Collaborative Tasks in Wiki-Based Environment in EFL Learning

Autor/inn/en	Zou, Bin; Wang, Dongshuo; Xing, Minjie
Titel	Collaborative Tasks in Wiki-Based Environment in EFL Learning
Quelle	In: Computer Assisted Language Learning, 29 (2016) 5, S.1000-1016 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0958-8221
DOI	10.1080/09588221.2015.1121878
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Electronic Publishing; Collaborative Writing; Error Correction; Writing Improvement; Foreign Countries; Learning Processes; Exchange Programs; Chinese; Program Descriptions; Writing Skills; Task Analysis; College Students; Computer Assisted Instruction; Pretests Posttests; Language Tests; Instructional Effectiveness; Interviews; China; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Elektronisches Publizieren; Korrektur; Ausland; Learning process; Lernprozess; Exchange programme; Exchange program; Exchange programmes; Austauschprogramm; China; Chinesen; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Aufgabenanalyse; Collegestudent; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Language test; Sprachtest; Unterrichtserfolg; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Großbritannien
Abstract	Wikis provide users with opportunities to post and edit messages to collaborate in the language learning process. Many studies have offered findings to show positive impact of Wiki-based language learning for learners. This paper explores the effect of collaborative task in error correction for English as a Foreign Language learning in an online (Wiki) language exchange programme (Chinese and English) between China and the UK. The current study was conducted with students studying an English module at an international university, China. They worked with students studying a Chinese language course at a university in the UK on a collaborative writing project. The results indicate that learners provided positive comments on using Wikis for collaborative learning to practise their language skills, particularly with specifically designed tasks integrated into their language courses. Students enjoyed correcting language errors for each other on the Wiki. In addition, the results suggest that students improved their writing skills. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01