Saito, Yukie
Chuo University
About
Yukie Saito obtained a MA in TESOL from Teachers College Columbia University and a Ph.D. in education from Temple University. She is an associate professor at the Faculty of Global Informatics of Chuo University. She coordinates an English course for first-year students and study abroad programs and is in charge of a seminar focusing on EdTech and its application to English education. She has been interested in pragmatics, English teachers’ cognition and classroom practice, CEFR, and EdTech. Her main interest is the application of Virtual Reality (VR) in English education.Sessions
Synchronous (Onsite) Exploring Students' Perceptions of English Language Learning through Virtual Reality and its Impact on Speaking Proficiency more
Sat, Apr 29, 14:30-14:55 Asia/Seoul
Virtual Reality (VR) has shown promise in foreign language learning, with potential benefits in reducing foreign language anxiety, enhancing speaking performance, and improving long-term memory retention. However, using Head Mounted Displays (HMDs) can lead to user discomfort and sickness. To address this issue, this study aimed to compare the effects of VR English lessons delivered via HMDs and Personal Computers (PCs) on speaking proficiency and foreign language anxiety among eight Japanese university students. To evaluate the outcomes, the researchers conducted a TOEIC speaking test and a questionnaire survey three times: before and after the VR lesson with HMDs and after the VR lessons with PCs. Moreover, the study examined the self, social, and spatial presence through a questionnaire survey conducted after the VR lessons with PCs. The results of the study will be presented, along with their pedagogical implications in using VR with HMDs and PCs for foreign language learning.