Discrete quantitative analysis about telematic simulation and English learning
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https://doi.org/10.35362/rie692137Keywords:
Simulation and gaming; experiential learning; telematic simulation; active learning, language learningAbstract
The present field work delves into a discrete quantitative analysis through a correlation study of variables and sub-variables of a likert-type quationnaire to determine the impact of telematic simulation on English language learning. The objective is two-fold: first, to verify if a telematic simulation proves the standards of an efficient tool to learn English, and second, to contribute to in-classroom research of languages for specific purposes. Fifty undergraduate students of the telecommunications degree at Universitat Politècnica de Valencia participate in this experimental study. Results reveal a strong correlation between the telematic simulation and the progress in linguistic skills. Also, it was proved an important correlation between the telematic simulation and the progress in transversal or professional abilities.
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