An Investigation of Chinese Older Adults' Self-Directed English Learning Experience Using Mobile Apps

Autor/inn/en	Wang, Yangting; Christiansen, M. Sidury
Titel	An Investigation of Chinese Older Adults' Self-Directed English Learning Experience Using Mobile Apps
Quelle	In: International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 9 (2019) 4, S.51-71, Artikel 4 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Wang, Yangting) ORCID (Christiansen, M. Sidury)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2155-7098
DOI	10.4018/IJCALLT.2019100104
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Adult Learning; Adult Students; Older Adults; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Computer Oriented Programs; Teaching Methods; Persistence; Vocabulary Development; Program Effectiveness; Social Media; Student Motivation; Independent Study; Accountability; Problem Solving + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Älterer Erwachsener; Telekommunikationstechnik; Computerprogramm; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Ausdauer; Wortschatzarbeit; Soziale Medien; Schulische Motivation; Selbststudium; Verantwortung; Problemlösen
Abstract	A majority of research on mobile-assisted language learning focuses on traditional English language learners: thus, little attention has been paid to older adult learners. The purpose of the study is to explore the learning experiences of Chinese older adults using the free and popular English learning mobile apps, Duolingo/Hello English, Baicizhan, and Liulishuo, in a self-directed learning (SDL) context. A 17-week sequential mixed-methods study was designed. 55 older adults from age 45 to 85 participated. The informed grounded theory was used and Saldana's coding techniquesfor qualitative analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests. Findings demonstrate that older adults persisted in learning using mobile apps for 17 weeks and increased their vocabulary significantly. Finally, a transformational learning model called MISAPP was created based on the empirical data and the SDL theory. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01