Itsariphak Hongnimitchai. Implementing augmented reality to promote English oral production, interaction, and engagement of Thai EFL students : a case of tertiary Thai dance classroom. Master's Degree(Teaching English as a Global Language). Burapha University. Library. : Burapha University, 2022.
Implementing augmented reality to promote English oral production, interaction, and engagement of Thai EFL students : a case of tertiary Thai dance classroom
Abstract:
English language teaching in Thailand has implemented technology in the
classroom to improve students' achievement. Similar to Augmented Reality, Technology has
been employed in several fields as education. Augmented Reality (AR) is an emerging
technology that blends physical objects with the real virtual environment. With the potential
of Augmented Reality integrated with a learning approach to enhance student's ability in the
English language. This technology has not yet been fully explored in terms of the English
language for Thai Dance teachers. At this time, it is hard to investigate which activity is
suited for learning the English language. For this reason, the study aims to investigate
implementing Augmented Reality Technology to promote oral production, interaction, and
engagement of Thai EFL students. The research combines both quantitative and qualitative
methods to collect the data. The research instruments were employed to students' observations
and combined with Pretest and Posttest used before and after the class. Lastly, questionnaires
were administered at the end of the course to examine students' opinions on the use of
Augmented Reality Technology in the English classroom. The result showed that the
implementation of Augmented Reality in English classrooms had enhanced students' speaking
ability and vocabulary. Augmented Reality Technology also motivates students to learn a
subject and positive interest in learning the language. From the result of improving students in
the English language, it is necessary to integrate technology which suitable for teaching
strategies in the EFL classroom.