• International Journal of Contents
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.62-78
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• 2021

This ethnographic multiple case study, based on Zappa-Hollman and Duff's construct of individual networks of practice (INoPs), explored English as a second language (L2) competence development and socialization process of a group of English-major undergraduates through their social connections and interactions at a public university located in an underdeveloped city in Northwest China. The study lasted for one academic semester and three students were selected as primary participants. Semi-structured interviews, student observations in English-related micro-settings, and associated texts were used to collect data. These data were coded to identify the thematic categories, and then data triangulation and member checking were conducted to select the most representative evidence to provide an in-depth description of students' perspective about mediating their English L2 socialization by their INoPs. Findings showed that factors in the formation of students' INoPs, including intensity, density, and nature, played significant roles in their academic or affective returns from their English learning, both of which had a substantial influence on the students' English L2 socialization. Considering that the macro-setting was a non-English, underdeveloped monolingual society, both educational institutions and individual students need to seek and create more English-mediated interactional opportunities to develop their English proficiency and adapt to local English learning communities.

• 컴퓨터교육학회논문지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.41-51
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• 2005

WBI 프로그램에 바탕을 둔 학습시스템이 국내대학이나 규모가 큰 사교육기관에서 사이버대학이라는 형태로 현재 일반화 되었지만, 아직도 학교 현장에선 적절한 학습자료나 시스템 구성의 미비로 인해 활용이 미진한 상태다. 이에 본 논문에서는 웹에 기반을 둔 중학교 영어교과 수업모형을 개발해, 실제 수업현장에서 활용하여 이를 통해 교수 학습 방법을 개선하고, 개별학습과 반복학습을 가능하도록 하는데 중점을 두었다. 이를 위해 원격교육용 학습시스템을 설계하여 구현한 후, 이를 실제 현장에서 적용한 결과, 다음과 같은 결론을 내릴 수 있었다. 첫째, 개발된 시스템이 영어과의 학습목표 달성에 효과적이었다. 둘째, 원격학습 시스템을 통해 교과학습능력 증진뿐만 아니라 인터넷 사용능력도 함께 키울 수 있었다. 셋째, 개별화 교육이 이루어졌다.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제20권8호
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• pp.815-821
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• 2014

In this paper, we propose a novel CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) system, which is called POMY (POSTECH Immersive English Study). In our system, students can study English while talking to characters in a computer-generated virtual environment. POMY also supports haptic feedback, so students can study English in a more interesting manner. Haptic feedback is provided by two platforms, a haptic chair and a force-feedback device. The haptic chair, which is equipped with an array of vibrotactile actuators, delivers directional information to the student. The force-feedback device enables the student to feel the physical properties of an object. These haptic systems help the student better understand English conversations and focus on studying. We conducted a user experiment and its results showed that our haptic-enabled English study contributes to better learning of English.

• 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.537-544
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• 2013

인터넷을 통한 여러 학습 방법 중 언어를 자유롭게 구사할 수 있도록 교육하는 데에 필요한 가장 좋은 멀티미디어 도구가 무엇인지에 대한 많은 연구가 이루어져왔지만, 학습 방법을 새롭게 개선할 수 있는 미디어 도구의 도입을 개발하고 새로운 적용 방법을 만들어 가는 연구는 교육현장에 새로운 대안을 제시할 것이다. 미디어 도입을 통한 다양한 멀티미디어를 통한 수업은 현대사회의 학생에게 관심과 흥미를 가지고 학습하도록 동기유발에 많은 도움이 된다. 본 연구의 목적은 영어를 제2외국어로 학습하는 모든 학생들을 위하여 새로운 학습 방법의 일환으로 플래시 애니메이션을 도입하고 기존 수업방식에 새로운 접근 방법으로 수업방식을 새롭게 설계하여 그 학습 효과를 연구하고자 한다. 즉 플래시 애니메이션 도구의 교육적 활용에 대한 타당성을 기술하고자 하며, 자바 스크립트 프로그래밍과 함께 플래시 애니메이션을 통하여 대화형 미디어의 언어 교육에 그 효과를 보여주고자 한다. 이것은 학습 현장에서 그러한 도구와 멀티미디어 콘텐츠를 통하여 학습의 효과에 대한 검증이 되고 있다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2020

본 연구는 Keller의 ARCS 동기모델을 비즈니스 전공영어 수업에 적용하여 ARCS 모델이 학습동기와 학업성취도에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 조사하고자 하였다. 본 연구는 2018년과 2019년 2학기에 비즈니스 전공영어를 수강한 경영학 전공 27명 학생들을 대상으로 이루어졌다. 학습동기와 학업성취도를 분석하기 위해 설문조사와 필기시험 결과가 사용되었다. ARCS 모델을 적용한 실험집단과 전통적 강의식 수업이 이루어진 비교집단의 결과는 비즈니스 전공영어에 ARCS 모델을 적용한 교수·학습법이 학습 동기유발 요소인 주의집중, 관련성, 만족감, 자신감을 향상시키는 데 효과가 있으며 비즈니스 영어와 비즈니스 내용 두 영역의 학업성취도 향상에도 효과가 있음을 보여주었다. 본 연구는 학습자 수가 적은 비즈니스 전공영어 수업에서 ARCS 모델이 긍정적 효과를 나타낼 수 있음을 보여준 한 사례가 될 수 있다.

• Child Studies in Asia-Pacific Contexts
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.133-144
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• 2012

Research has shown that mothers' attitudes towards early English language and literacy learning are important for children's English language development. Some researchers have indicated that in Taiwan most parents have a positive attitude towards English instruction and are motivated to teach English at home to their preschoolers. There is, however, little current data available to explain the motivations behind such parents' decisions to teach English to their child in the home before the commencement of formal schooling. We conducted a thematic analysis of the written survey responses of 263 Taiwanese mothers who explained why they taught their preschool children English at home. The findings indicate that English is highly valued for children's school readiness, future career opportunities, and because of its status as a global language. The mothers' motivations for teaching English include the desire to cultivate the child's interest, a belief in 'the earlier the better" for second language learning, and a belief in the need to review and practice English. These findings have the potential to inform educational policies and implementation strategies, as they can reveal whether mothers' motivations align with national priorities for English language education.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.183-206
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether using English newspapers as supplementary teaching materials for the present textbook could increase students' English reading ability, interest in class and their willingness to take an active part in activities. Schools in rural areas, compared to urban schools, did not have the appropriate resources to teach students effectively. Understanding the disadvantages of the students in rural areas, one idea was to use newspapers to inspire the students to reach outside their local community and incorporate new styles of English and cultural aspects into their lives. The participants were 2nd grade high school students in the rural area. The experimental group received reading lessons with the textbook and English newspapers. They were also encouraged to make their own portfolios. The control group received reading lessons with the textbook and other supplementary materials. Before and after the experiment, reading comprehension tests as well as the questionnaires of interest and self-directed learning were administered. The results of this study were as follows: First, students' English reading ability was significantly improved in the experimental class using English newspapers. Second, students' interest and self-directed learning were positively increased in the same class above.

• International Journal of Contents
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.18-32
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• 2020

The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of the learning outcomes of immersive learning technologies in English language teaching (ELT). This study examined 12 articles, yielding a total of 20 effect sizes. The Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) program was employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that the overall effect size was 0.84, implying a large effect size. Additionally, the mean effect sizes of the dependent variables revealed a large effect size for both the cognitive and affective domains. Furthermore, the study analyzed the impact of moderator variables such as sample scale, technology type, tool type, work type, program type, duration (sessions), the degree of immersion, instructional technique, and augmented reality (AR) type. Among the moderators, the degree of immersion was found to be statistically significant. In conclusion, the study results suggested that immersive learning technologies had a positive impact on learning in ELT.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.137-156
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• 2009

This case study examines language learners' oral interactive practices and what they learn along with these practices. Language learners who study abroad take on the challenge of living in a foreign place and undergo difficulties in communicating and interacting with people in their new country. These difficulties, caused by cultural differences, are experienced most particularly in their daily interactions. Language learners' trials and efforts to learn English while dealing with a different culture and the difficulties are mainly observed for this paper. The process of learning a second culture is closely related to the process of learning a second language. Oral interactive practices can give the study abroad language learners opportunities to learn their target culture. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to discuss how participating in interactive practices assists the learners in understanding their target culture while they deal with their difficulties inherent in studying abroad. This study adds weight to the notion that culture is an essential and major factor in learning a language, and that only active participation in interactions can be effective in learning both a language and its culture.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제9권10호
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• pp.133-143
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 조기영어학습 경험의 유형에 따른 실행기능의 차이를 분석하는 것이다. 연구대상은 어학원에서 몰입식 영어교육 경험을 가진 23명의 유아, 어린이집에서 방과후 영어학습 경험을 가진 52명의 유아, 총 75명을 대상으로 삼았다. 연구도구는 주의통제의 경우 스트룹 과제, 인지적 융통성의 경우 카드분류과제와 숫자 따라 외우기 소검사, 정보처리의 경우 도안 유창성, 목표설정의 경우 미로 소검사를 사용하여 측정하였다. 자료분석은 전체지능지수를 공변인으로 한 공분산분석을 적용하였다. 연구결과 첫째, 주의통제와 인지적 융통성은 조기영어학습의 유형에 따라 유의한 차이를 보였다. 둘째, 정보처리와 목표설정은 조기영어학습의 유형에 따라 어떠한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 본 연구는 전일제 조기영어학습의 경험이 주의통제와 인지적 융통성에는 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 반면, 정보처리와 목표설정에는 어떠한 영향도 미치지 않음을 시사한다.