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SATAKE Yoshiho
Department Aoyama Gakuin University , College of Economics Position Professor |
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| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2024/03 |
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| Peer Review | Peer reviewed |
| Title | Enhancing English language skills through motivation: A case study using the Wander app for virtual direction-giving tasks |
| Contribution Type | Single |
| Journal | 18th International Technology, Education and Development Conference |
| Journal Type | Another Country |
| Publisher | IATED Academy |
| Details | This study examines the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in English language teaching through the WANDER app, used in a classroom to simulate real-world navigation and direction-giving. Seven Japanese university students with intermediate to upper-intermediate English skills participated in a program, involving VR-based exercises to enhance fluency and motivation. Preparation included instructor-led dialogues and online research, culminating in VR presentations without scripts, mimicking natural conversation. Despite initial challenges, participants showed improved speaking proficiency and motivation, underscoring VR's potential to reduce speaking anxiety and enhance language learning. |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2024 |
| ISSN | 2340-1079 |
| PermalinkURL | https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2024.0437 |
| URL for researchmap | https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2024.0437 |