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University EAP Students' Perceptions of Using a Prototype Virtual Reality Learning Environment to Learn Writing Structure

University EAP Students' Perceptions of Using a Prototype Virtual Reality Learning Environment to Learn Writing Structure

Austin Pack, Alex Barrett, Hai-Ning Liang, Diego Vilela Monteiro
Copyright: © 2020 |Volume: 10 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 20
ISSN: 2155-7098|EISSN: 2155-7101|EISBN13: 9781799807551|DOI: 10.4018/IJCALLT.2020010103
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Pack, Austin, et al. "University EAP Students' Perceptions of Using a Prototype Virtual Reality Learning Environment to Learn Writing Structure." IJCALLT vol.10, no.1 2020: pp.27-46. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCALLT.2020010103

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Pack, A., Barrett, A., Liang, H., & Monteiro, D. V. (2020). University EAP Students' Perceptions of Using a Prototype Virtual Reality Learning Environment to Learn Writing Structure. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT), 10(1), 27-46. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCALLT.2020010103

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Pack, Austin, et al. "University EAP Students' Perceptions of Using a Prototype Virtual Reality Learning Environment to Learn Writing Structure," International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT) 10, no.1: 27-46. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCALLT.2020010103

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Abstract

This study investigates English language learner (ELL) perceptions of using a prototype virtual reality learning environment (VRLE) designed for teaching and learning writing structure. A mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating pre- and post-participation questionnaires, as well as semi-structured interviews. Participants consisted of 10 ELLs enrolled in first year English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses at a university in Mainland, China. Results indicate that while the majority of students enjoyed using the VRLE, they maintained varying attitudes regarding the usefulness of the VRLE. Additionally, results from a correlation analysis suggest that learners' attitudes towards the material or content being learned (EAP writing) significantly correlates with learners' attitudes towards using the VRLE for learning writing structure.

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