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An Experiential Learning-Based Virtual Reality Approach to Foster Students’ Vocabulary Acquisition and Learning Engagement in English for Geography

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  • Yifan Li

    (Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China)

  • Shufan Ying

    (Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China)

  • Qu Chen

    (College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China)

  • Jueqi Guan

    (Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China)

Abstract

EFL learners encounter a number of challenges in English for specific purposes, especially in understanding and remembering vocabulary. Therefore, exploring effective ways to improve their vocabulary and its applications is the key area of ESP. VR, as a newer type of audiovisual input on incidental vocabulary learning, is an important tool for innovation in language education. With its sense of presence and immersion, VR constructs an experiential learning process for students involving incidental vocabulary acquisition to promote their learning engagement and performance. Therefore, this study applied an experiential learning-based VR approach to an English for Geography course in a university. Thirty-six geography students participated in vocabulary acquisition on the theme of the hydrologic cycle. For the experiment, 18 students were assigned to the experimental group learning with the VR-based approach, while the other 18 were assigned to the control group learning with the video-based approach. The findings demonstrated that the experimental group outperformed the control group in terms of incidental vocabulary acquisition and cognitive, behavioral, and social engagement.

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  • Yifan Li & Shufan Ying & Qu Chen & Jueqi Guan, 2022. "An Experiential Learning-Based Virtual Reality Approach to Foster Students’ Vocabulary Acquisition and Learning Engagement in English for Geography," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(22), pages 1-14, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:22:p:15359-:d:977115
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    1. Ya-Chun Shih, 2020. "Vocabulary Acquisition From a Virtual Street-View Context," International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT), IGI Global, vol. 10(4), pages 14-32, October.
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    1. Věroslav Holuša & Michal Vaněk & Filip Beneš & Jiří Švub & Pavel Staša, 2023. "Virtual Reality as a Tool for Sustainable Training and Education of Employees in Industrial Enterprises," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(17), pages 1-24, August.

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