Resumen de The Impact of Online Lower-Level Courses on World Language Learners’ Self-Perceptions, Mindset and Willingness to Communicate
Rebecca L. Chism, Carine Graff
The increase in online course offerings in various educational settings provides many advantages, providing more flexible and convenient access to information and communication. Since sociocultural theory posits that each social experience, including those online, is constructed by its participants, it is important to consider the psychological and social impact of such courses, particularly on lower-level world language learners. This study, using an anonymous survey, explored how students described their online class experiences, as well as the pros and cons of online learning. It also considered the influences of online lower-level world language classes on their growth mindset as language learners and their overall willingness to communicate (WTC). Results suggest that any online interaction must be productive and user-friendly, with a definitive teacher and peer presence to be considered successful.
