Chinese Undergraduates' Attitude Towards a Gamified Video-Based Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Lesson

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Asian Journal of English Language Teaching ›› 2024, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (1) : 109-140.

Chinese Undergraduates' Attitude Towards a Gamified Video-Based Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Lesson

Jun CHEN, Min YU

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Though gamification and videos are commonly applied in education, limited research studies university learners' attitudes towards the combination of gamifi- cation and videos within the new context of content and language integrated learning (CLIL) in China. To address this research gap, the present study employs the technology acceptance model (TAM) as a theoretical framework to investigate the perceptions of ten Chinese undergraduate students. Using a mixed-methods study approach, data were collected through questionnaires and follow-up semi-structured individual interviews after participants completed a gamified, video-based CLIL lesson (GVBCLILL) on Moodle. Results revealed that participants generally held positive attitudes toward using GVBCLILL for autonomous learning of content and language. However, concerns were raised about the efficiency of learning subject-specific content through this approach. Additionally, students were reluctant to practice their productive writing using the GVBCLILL. Based on these insights, several improvements that could be made for the GVBCLILL were suggested: shortening the lesson time, diversi- fying learning tasks to enhance student engagement, offering more choices in learning content, and providing sufficient scaffolding and instant feedback on both content and language. In light of these findings, the improved GVBCLILL may be considered as an option for self-regulated learning among learners in similar educational contexts.

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Jun CHEN, Min YU. Chinese Undergraduates' Attitude Towards a Gamified Video-Based Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Lesson[J]. Asian Journal of English Language Teaching. 2024, 33(1): 109-140

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