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Effects of extended reality on language learning: A meta-analysis
Jingying Chen1, Jian Dai2,3, Keke Zhu4
1School of Marxism, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|October 10, 2022
Summary
Extended reality (XR) significantly enhances language learning, with a notable effect size of 0.825. The impact of XR technology is moderated by the target language, suggesting tailored approaches for optimal results.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Applied Linguistics
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Growing adoption of Extended Reality (XR) in educational settings.
- Inconsistent findings in empirical research on XR's impact on language acquisition.
- Need for a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize existing evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively assess the overall effect of XR on language learning.
- To investigate moderating factors influencing XR's effectiveness in language education.
- To identify future research directions and practical recommendations for XR implementation.
Main Methods:
- Meta-analysis of 17 empirical studies published between 2000 and 2022.
- Inclusion of data from Web of Science and Scopus databases.
- Analysis of 21 independent samples comprising 993 participants.
Main Results:
- XR technology demonstrated a significant positive effect on language learning (effect size = 0.825).
- Target language type was found to be a significant moderator (Q = 30.563, p < 0.001).
- Education level and technology type did not show significant moderating effects.
Conclusions:
- XR is an effective tool for promoting language learning outcomes.
- The effectiveness of XR in language learning is contingent upon the specific target language.
- Future research should focus on personalized XR design tailored to learners and learning objectives.
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