Extending a Learning Ecology with Virtual Reality Mobile Technology: Oral Proficiency Outcomes and Students' Perceptions

Autor/inn/en	Hoang, Diem Thi Ngoc; McAlinden, Maggie; Johnson, Nicola F.
Titel	Extending a Learning Ecology with Virtual Reality Mobile Technology: Oral Proficiency Outcomes and Students' Perceptions
Quelle	In: Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 17 (2023) 3, S.491-504 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Hoang, Diem Thi Ngoc) ORCID (McAlinden, Maggie) ORCID (Johnson, Nicola F.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1750-1229
DOI	10.1080/17501229.2022.2070626
Schlagwörter	Computer Simulation; Handheld Devices; Electronic Learning; Technology Uses in Education; Oral Language; Language Proficiency; Student Attitudes; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Undergraduate Students; Educational Environment; Foreign Countries; Vietnam + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Oral interpretation; Mündlicher Sprachgebrauch; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Schülerverhalten; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Ausland
Abstract	Purpose: This paper aimed to explore the potential of virtual reality (VR) to develop the oral proficiency of English as Foreign Language (EFL) students and their perceptions of using VR mobile technology in EFL learning. Design/methodology/approach: Drawn from an ecological perspective utilizing a mixed methods design, 23 students in an undergraduate English language program were invited to take part in a VR intervention with pre- and post-test assessments on oral proficiency, followed by individual face-to-face interviews. Findings and originality/value: The quantitative findings showed that there were significant changes in overall oral proficiency, with notable differences in fluency and coherence, lexical resource, and pronunciation, and a slightly significant difference in grammatical range and accuracy. Interviews with the students revealed detailed affordances of VR in supporting the language learning process. Findings also indicated potential challenges and limitations that can arise from the use of VR mobile technology in EFL classrooms. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01