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ERIC Number: EJ1456360
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-1832-4215
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A Case Study on Exploring the Motivation of English-Major EFL Students in Online Exchange Programs
Junko Yamamoto
JALT CALL Journal, v20 n3 Article 1196 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the education sector worldwide, prompting a swift transition to technology-driven learning solutions. One notable response to this challenge has been the introduction of online versions of study-abroad and international exchange programs. Considering the limited existing research on how English as a Foreign Language (EFL) university students perceive online international exchange programs, this study investigated their views. A survey conducted among 84 students from a private women's university in the Kansai area of Japan in August 2021 revealed that an overwhelming majority (93%) expressed a desire to participate, and their recognition of the distinct advantages offered by online exchange programs. Approximately half of the respondents indicated their willingness to engage in non-credit programs, while a similar percentage conveyed that academic credits could enhance their motivation to participate. Notably, the latter group's seemingly extrinsic motivation was largely self-determined, with their primary goal being program participation. These findings underscore the potential for online international exchanges to be well-received by students, particularly when academic credits are awarded. Additionally, correspondence analysis highlights that the desire to earn academic credits is a topic of interest across all school year levels.
JALT CALL SIG. 1-6-1 Nishiwaseda Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan. e-mail: journal!jaltcall.org; Web site: https://jaltcall.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Japan
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