Interaction and Knowledge Construction in Online English Teaching: A Learning Analytics Perspective

This book investigates how teachers and learners interact and articulate their understanding of English for Research Publication Purposes (ERPP) in a synchronous EFL classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, using three different learning analytics approaches. The findings enrich current understandings of ERPP teaching and learning in synchronous learning contexts and drive the rethinking and reshaping of ERPP instruction post-pandemic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Within the realm of Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning, this insightful book delves into the intricate dynamics between teachers and learners as they navigate and articulate their understanding of English for Research Publication Purposes (ERPP)-related knowledge within a synchronous EFL classroom. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about a seismic shift in the educational landscape, propelling an almost instantaneous transition from traditional on-campus instruction to remote learning. This remarkable book, employing three distinct learning analytics approaches, has transcended the customary descriptive comprehension of the online learning process, venturing into an in-depth exploratory and inferential analysis of the entities, structures, relationships, and processes of learning. The findings derived from this study not only enhance our current understanding of the intricacies involved in ERPP teaching and learning within synchronous learning contexts but also prompt us to reevaluate and reshape the delivery of ERPP instruction in the post-pandemic era.

This book holds immense significance for students and scholars engaged in the fields of education and academic English. Moreover, it serves as a indispensable resource for researchers specializing in learning analytics, data analysis, and data interpretation in language teaching and learning. By unraveling the complexities of ERPP instruction and learning within the context of synchronous learning, this book offers valuable insights and practical implications for educators, policymakers, and practitioners alike. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education, this book serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path toward effective and innovative teaching and learning strategies that can empower learners to excel in their academic pursuits.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032558486