Librenjak, Sara ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1696-6777, Kocijan, Kristina and Janjic, Marijana (2016) Improving students' language performance through consistent use of e-learning: an empirical study in Japanese, Korean, Hindi and Sanskrit. Acta Linguistica Asiatica, 6 (2).

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Abstract

This paper describes the backing theories, methodology, and results of a two-semester long case
study of the application of technology in teaching four Asian languages (Japanese, Korean, Hindi,
and Sanskrit) to Croatian students. We have developed e-learning materials to follow the curriculum
in Croatia and deployed them in Asian language classrooms. Students who agreed to participate in
the study were tested before using the materials and after each semester, and their progress was
surveyed. In the case of Japanese students (N=53), we have thoroughly monitored their usage and
compared the progress of students who have diligently studied vocabulary and grammar using our
materials on Memrise, and those who have neglected their studies. This was measured through their
scores on the Memrise, which shows the user's activity. Also, their progress was measured using
standardized tests that were designed in such a manner to resemble Japanese Language Proficiency
Test. We have found that frequent users progressed averagely 20,3% after each semester, while
non-frequent users have progressed only 11,6%, proving this method to be related to stable and
constant use of e-materials.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
DOI:	10.4312/ala.6.2.79-94
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) P Language and Literature > PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania > PL501-699 Japanese language
School/Department:	School of Education, Language and Psychology
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/9830

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