Diversity, Exclusion and Inclusion: A Case Study of Welcome Online & Minority Language Representation in MOOCs

Autor/inn/en	Mac Lochlainn, Conchúr; Nic Giolla Mhichíl, Mairéad; Beirne, Elaine
Titel	Diversity, Exclusion and Inclusion: A Case Study of Welcome Online & Minority Language Representation in MOOCs
Quelle	In: Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 44 (2023) 5, S.359-369 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0143-4632
DOI	10.1080/01434632.2020.1823988
Schlagwörter	Student Diversity; Inclusion; MOOCs; Student Motivation; Online Courses; Second Language Instruction; Irish; Social Justice; Student Characteristics; Student Attitudes; Cultural Awareness; Foreign Countries; Ireland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Inklusion; Schulische Motivation; Online course; Online-Kurs; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Irisch; Soziale Gerechtigkeit; Schülerverhalten; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Ausland; Irland
Abstract	Learning a language has become more accessible online butrelatively-few applied studies have explored the implications of technological advances, and the learners who use them (Chik and Ho 2017. "Learn a Language for Free: Recreational Learning among Adults." "System" 69: 162-171, 163). This mixed-methods study explores participation, exclusion and inclusion, in an Irish language MOOC, where participation reflects intrinsic learning (Deci and Ryan 1985. "Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior." New York: Plenum), and cultural-oriented motivations (Van Duesen-Scholl 2003. "Towards a Definition of Heritage Language: Sociopolitical and Pedagogical Considerations." "Journal of Language, Identity and Education" 2 (3): 211-230). Using survey data (n = 1,523) and open-ended comments, learners' participation is conceptualised by exploring their demographic backgrounds. Tensions are demonstrated between the types of learning and motives of course participants, the metrics by which many online courses are viewed as successful, and the real value of learning a language for cultural, humanistic and intrinsic purposes (see Ushioda 2017. "The Impact of Global English on Motivation to Learn Other Languages: Towards an Ideal Multilingual Self." "The Modern Language Journal" 101 (3): 469-482). The case also explores issues of both exclusion, and inclusion, in distance language learning more generally. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01