ERIC Number: EJ1441814
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-2639-5312
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Effectiveness of Computer Application in Improving Reading Skills in Chinese Language and towards Post-Attitudes as Home-Based Learning
Ken Nee Chee
Best Evidence in Chinese Education, v18 n1 p1875-1895 2024
Background: As technology continues to advance, language acquisition methodologies have increasingly been integrated into computer-assisted language learning (CALL) systems. In the context of Chinese language acquisition, characters are structured in three phases: the overall character, its components, and its strokes. Proficiency in identifying and distinguishing individual characters hinges upon understanding their structural composition. Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of a computer application on Chinese language reading skills and students' perceptions regarding the utilization of computer applications for home-based learning. Method: A total of 60 students engaged in home-based learning using a designated computer application were involved in the study. Employing a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, the study assessed the effects of the intervention. Results and Conclusion: Following one month of homebased learning through computer applications, participants exhibited higher gain scores in reading skill tests, albeit the differences were not statistically significant. Students expressed a preference for and perceived greater ease in acquiring reading skills through computer applications compared to traditional methods. Furthermore, the integration of computer applications in teaching and learning processes demonstrated the potential to enhance students' motivation, interest, and confidence in language acquisition, albeit without a notable impact on attention levels. The study underscores the pedagogical promise of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and advocates for further research endeavors in this domain.
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Chinese, Language Proficiency, Computer Software, Comparative Analysis, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Family Environment, Intervention, Online Courses, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Language Tests, Scores, Achievement Gains, Reading Tests, Reading Achievement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia
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