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
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.
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Online Courses, Majors (Students), English (Second Language), College Students, Student Exchange Programs, International Educational Exchange, Student Attitudes, Private Colleges, Womens Education, Foreign Countries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Student Motivation, College Credits
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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