Title: Investigating effects and learners' perceptions of a student-led, AR-based learning design for developing students' English speaking proficiency

Authors: Keng-Chih Hsu; Gi-Zen Liu

Addresses: Language Centre, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Neipu, Pingtung County, Taiwan ' Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan

Abstract: Recent years have witnessed successful application of AR-based, Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning (CAUL) for students to acquire English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Nevertheless, only a dearth of research is conducted to examine the effectiveness and learners' perceptions of student-led AR-based CAUL for enhancing students' English speaking proficiency. The aim of the research is to gain more understanding on the use of the design in the tertiary education for facilitating EFL students' oral proficiency. Both quantitative (pre- and post-test, and a questionnaire) and qualitative (a semi-structured interview) methodology were employed in the study. The results revealed that students' English speaking abilities were significantly developed after the activity; furthermore, the questionnaire also showed students' positive learning attitudes, with more motivation and satisfaction. In alignment with the quantitative results, benefits of the activity were also elicited in the interview. Finally, some suggestions for practitioners interested in student-led AR CAUL design were also provided.

Keywords: student led; augmented reality; CAUL; context aware ubiquitous learning; speaking proficiency.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMLO.2021.116519

International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, 2021 Vol.15 No.3, pp.306 - 331

Received: 06 Mar 2020
Accepted: 14 Apr 2020
Published online: 27 Jul 2021 *

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