A STUDY OF ATTITUDES TOWARD MOBILE-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING OF CHINESE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN YUNNAN

  • Yuxuan Lu Assumption University, Bangkok
Keywords: attitude, English learning, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), Chinese college students

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the Chinese undergraduate students’ attitudes toward using mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) in the English language learning. This study used quantitative method and focus on descriptive research design. 375 participants were selected by convenience sampling form population to do questionnaire survey.  The findings presented that students have a moderately high level of attitude toward MALL (M=3.666, SD = 0.545) at the Yuxi Normal university. They are willing to try to learn and master the ability to learn using mobile devices if they are guided and taught. Based on research findings, it shows students need to receive some appropriate pre-training on the proper use of MALL to learn English. In addition, students may seek help from their teachers because they have problems they cannot solve when using MALL. Therefore, teachers also need to be trained to have the theoretical knowledge of how to operate MALL to provide better assistance to students.

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Author Biography

Yuxuan Lu, Assumption University, Bangkok

Graduate School of Human Sciences, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand

Research interests: education management, learning, methodology, English teaching

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2023-01-30
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Lu, Y. (2023). A STUDY OF ATTITUDES TOWARD MOBILE-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING OF CHINESE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN YUNNAN. The EUrASEANs: Journal on Global Socio-Economic Dynamics, (1(38), 133-143. https://doi.org/10.35678/2539-5645.1(38).2023.133-143