Supporting Dyadic Learning of English for Tourism Purposes with Scenery-Based Virtual Reality

Autor/inn/en	Lin, Vivien; Barrett, Neil E.; Liu, Gi-Zen; Chen, Nian-Shing; Jong, Morris Siu-Yung
Titel	Supporting Dyadic Learning of English for Tourism Purposes with Scenery-Based Virtual Reality
Quelle	In: Computer Assisted Language Learning, 36 (2023) 5-6, S.906-942 (37 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Lin, Vivien) ORCID (Barrett, Neil E.) ORCID (Liu, Gi-Zen) ORCID (Chen, Nian-Shing) ORCID (Jong, Morris Siu-Yung)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0958-8221
DOI	10.1080/09588221.2021.1954663
Schlagwörter	Tourism; English for Special Purposes; Undergraduate Students; Computer Simulation; Cooperative Learning; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Linguistic Input; Writing Instruction; Writing Improvement; Retention (Psychology); Vocabulary Development; Auditory Stimuli; Visual Stimuli; Speech Communication; Writing Skills; Phrase Structure; Comparative Analysis; Sociocultural Patterns; Linguistic Theory; Teaching Methods; Majors (Students); International Trade; International Relations; Computer Software; Computer Assisted Instruction; Information Management; Foreign Countries; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Tourismus; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Kooperatives Lernen; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Sprachbildung; Schreibunterricht; Merkfähigkeit; Wortschatzarbeit; Auditive Stimulation; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Phrasenstruktur; Soziokulturelle Theorie; Linguistische Theorie; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Trade; International relations; Handel; Internationale Beziehungen; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Procurement of information; Informationsbeschaffung; Ausland
Abstract	The field of language education has experienced a rise in using virtual reality (VR) to support interactive, contextualized, and collaborative language learning in recent years. The current study investigates the effects of auditory, visual, and textual input on speaking and writing in English for Tourism Purposes (ETP) through immersive, scenery-based virtual reality (SBVR) dyadic learning. Adopting a framework on ETP sociocultural, linguistic, and formulaic competence, the researchers designed relevant learning content using audios, images, and verbatim onscreen text on "EduVenture VR" to create an interactive, simulated tour. Thirty-eight English as a foreign language undergraduates participated in this single-group quasi-experiment. Various data sources included speaking and writing pre-, post- and delayed post-tests, a post-intervention survey, and reflections about the VR learning experience. The study reported significant speaking gains in language accuracy, destination promotion, knowledge retention, and replication of ETP language, as well as significant writing improvement in using sophisticated vocabulary, knowledge retention, and replication of ETP language. The study concludes that SBVR warrants positive impact on improving productive ETP skills. Possible factors, limitations, and pedagogical implications for using scenery-based VR in dyadic learning for ETP are discussed. Finally, the study suggests future research directions to combine technology-enhanced language learning theories with multimodal input and material design supported by immersive VR to enhance language production for specific purposes. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01