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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2020.11.1.119

A Study on Language Anxiety and Learning Achievement through Immersive Virtual Reality English Conversation Learning Program  

Jeong, Ji-Yeon (Dept. of Interaction Design, Hallym University)
Seo, Su-Jong (Dept. of Interaction Design, Hallym University)
Han, Ye-Jin (Dept of Convergence Software, Hallym University)
Jeong, Heisawn (Dept of Psychology, Hallym University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.11, no.1, 2020 , pp. 119-130 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study developed an English conversation learning program in immersive virtual reality (VR) environments and compared its effects with non-immersive VR environment using a computer monitor. The effects of the program was assessed using language anxiety and learning achievement. The results indicated that students' language anxiety decreased significantly after learning English conversation in VR environment, but there was no difference between immersive and non-immersive VR. The two VR conditions also produced similar learning outcomes. Future research on immersive VR need to address cyber sickness problems and develop effective learning contents in order to realize its potential for learning.
Keywords
Virtual Reality; English Conversation Learning; Language Anxiety; Learning Achievement;
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