Sun, Lixuan and Asmawi, Adelina and Dong, Hui and Zhang, Xiaotian (2024) Empowering Chinese undergraduates' business English writing: Unveiling the efficacy of DingTalk-Aided Problem-based language learning during Covid-19 period. Education and Information Technologies, 29 (1). 239 – 271. ISSN 1360-2357, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-12288-1.
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Amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, this study investigates the impact of Problem-based Language Learning (PBLL) using DingTalk on enhancing Business English Writing skills among Chinese undergraduates. Employing a mixed-method approach, the research involved two phases. In the quantitative phase, a twelve-week quasi-experimental study was conducted. The control group received traditional Business English Writing instruction, while the experimental group utilized the PBLL + DingTalk method. Analysis of pre-test and post-test scores using SPSS 27.0 revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group's writing abilities, with their post-test scores averaging 5.3275 points higher than the control group. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were conducted with students from the experimental group. Participants expressed high engagement, motivation, and satisfaction with the PBLL + DingTalk approach, highlighting its effectiveness in interactive problem-solving and technology integration. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of PBLL + DingTalk in improving Business English Writing skills among Chinese undergraduates, even during challenging circumstances like the Covid-19 pandemic. The combination of quantitative results and qualitative insights underscores its practical impact and relevance for language educators, emphasizing the importance of innovative teaching methods in adapting to evolving educational landscapes. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Business English writing; Chinese undergraduates; Covid-19 period; Problem-based language learning |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education P Language and Literature > PE English |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Education |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Apr 2024 04:07 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2024 04:08 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/44991 |
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