University EAP Students' Perceptions of Using a Prototype Virtual Reality Learning Environment to Learn Writing Structure

Autor/inn/en	Pack, Austin; Barrett, Alex; Liang, Hai-Ning; Monteiro, Diego Vilela
Titel	University EAP Students' Perceptions of Using a Prototype Virtual Reality Learning Environment to Learn Writing Structure
Quelle	In: International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 10 (2020) 1, S.27-46, Artikel 3 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Barrett, Alex) ORCID (Liang, Hai-Ning)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2155-7098
DOI	10.4018/IJCALLT.2020010103
Schlagwörter	English for Academic Purposes; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Computer Simulation; Writing Instruction; Student Attitudes; College Freshmen; Teaching Methods; Correlation; Course Content; Writing (Composition); Foreign Countries; Educational Benefits; Computer Assisted Instruction; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Schreibunterricht; Schülerverhalten; Studienanfänger; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Korrelation; Kursprogramm; Schreibübung; Ausland; Bildungsertrag; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht
Abstract	This study investigates English language learner (ELL) perceptions of using a prototype virtual reality learning environment (VRLE) designed for teaching and learning writing structure. A mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating pre- and post-participation questionnaires, as well as semi-structured interviews. Participants consisted of 10 ELLs enrolled in first year English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses at a university in Mainland, China. Results indicate that while the majority of students enjoyed using the VRLE, they maintained varying attitudes regarding the usefulness of the VRLE. Additionally, results from a correlation analysis suggest that learners' attitudes towards the material or content being learned (EAP writing) significantly correlates with learners' attitudes towards using the VRLE for learning writing structure. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01