Insights into Oversea Hybrid Learning: Unveiling Students’ Perspectives on Language Mastery, Digital Proficiency, Cultural Integration, Confidence Cultivation, and Motivational Learning

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https://doi.org/10.46328/ijte.782

Keywords:

Confidence, Culture, Digital literacies, Hybrid learning, Language development, Motivation, Zoom application

Abstract

This qualitative study aimed to examine the perceptions of students participating in hybrid overseas courses through Zoom application and in-house face to face abroad regarding the development of language skills, digital literacies, cultural adaptation, confidence, and motivation. 96 students engaging in such courses were selected from a pool of 300 individuals using multiple-stage random sampling, with the effect and size of this selection process calculated using G*Power. The researcher utilized semi-structured interview questions, segmented into five distinct components, to delve into participants' perceptions. These interview items were theoretically crafted by the researcher to align with the context of Thai students. Before conducting the interviews, three experts in language education and educational technology evaluated the interview items using the Index of Item Objective Congruence (IOC). Subsequently, the researcher transcribed the interview recordings, facilitating the conversion of raw data into coherent, aggregated units (Coffey & Atkinson, 1996). This transcribed data underwent a coding process and was subsequently organized into overarching themes. The findings unveiled that the participants perceived their engagement in the hybrid courses as significantly beneficial. They considered these programs instrumental in fostering language development, enhancing digital literacy, facilitating adaptation to diverse cultures, and cultivating increased confidence and motivation.

Author Biographies

Hambalee Jehma, Prince of Songkla University International College, Prince of Songkla University

Hambalee JEHMA has graduated with a B.A. in the Department of English Language and Literature from Thammasat University, Thailand. Upon graduation from Thammasat University, he has pursued his master’s degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Thammasat University, Thailand. He holds his PhD in Higher Education (English curriculum in higher education) at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He is now working as an Assistant to the Vice President for International Affairs, Krirk University. His interests are technology in education, second language acquisition (SLA), computer assisted in language learning (CALL), autonomous learning, technology in teaching English, mobile assisted in language learning (MALL), virtual learning (VL), and Second Life (SL) for language teaching and learning 

Weerapa Pongpanich, Rangsit English Language Institute, Rangsit University

Weerapa Pongpanich has been teaching English at Rangsit English Language Institute, Rangsit University. She completed her master’s degree in English for Professions at Rangsit University. Her current research focuses on a variety of topics, including teaching methodology, learners’ perceptions, and materials development.

Supachai Saeeaw, Rangsit English Language Institute, Rangsit University

Supachai Saeeaw is currently a lecturer at Rangsit English Language Institute, Rangsit University, Thailand. She completed her bachelor's degree in English at Silpakorn University and received her master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Thammasat University. Her research interests include genre analysis, ESP, English pronunciation teaching, language testing and assessment, and written academic discourse.

References

Jehma, H., Pongpanich, W., & Saeeaw, S. (2024). Insights into oversea hybrid learning: Unveiling students’ perspectives on language mastery, digital proficiency, cultural integration, confidence cultivation, and motivational learning. International Journal of Technology in Education (IJTE), 7(3), 634-649. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijte.782

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2024-05-30

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