Proceedings of the Pacific-Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS 2023)

Session: Teaching and Learning Articles

8 articles
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Teacher’s Perception on Project Based Learning and Acceptance of “The Wonders of PBL” Kit to Implement Project-Based Learning

Mei-Teng Ling, Huang Yew Wong, Fung Yong Teo, Seng Ai Law, Wong Kung Kui, Sie Siek Law, Zulfadhli Al Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid
Project-basedlearning (PBL)isan educational approachthat involvesstudentsworkingonaprojectora series of projects over an extended period. In this study, the perception of teachers towards PBL was examined. A kit named “The Wonders of PBL” was introduced to help teachers implement PBL in school, and their...
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Application of Rasch Model for Cloze Test Quality Analysis in Language Teaching Situation

Chang Xinping, Cao Jiaying
The fundamental function of language testing is to facilitate language teaching and learning. Hence, teachers need to be informed of effective measurement methods. Quality control of routine language tests in daily teaching situations needs to be given more attention. This research employs the Rasch...
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A Study on Strategies to Remotivate Chinese Vocational Students in English Learning in the Era of Informatization

Yutong Xie, Jianfang Xiao
This paper attempts to address, through qualitative research, the strategies to remotivate Chinese vocational students in English language learning. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was designed to share the expectations. The study results showed that the same group of students (n = 52) were tested College...
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An Investigation of Four Types of Conjunctions in Argumentative Writings among Non-English Major Students

Ci Zhang, Yunfeng Zhang, Xiaoshu Xu
Motivated by the importance of the pedagogical application of Functional Grammar, and the potential influence of L1 on Chinese English learners’ usage of conjunctions in writing discourse, the author aims to find out the frequency and difference between two majors—liberal arts and engineering—have in...
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The Impact of ChatGPT on Chinese Postgraduates’ English Learning Interest and Proficiency: An Experience of IELTS Speaking Project

Yu-die Rong, Wan-yang Xiao, Yun-feng Zhang, Xiao-shu Xu
The study explores the potential applications of ChatGPT in language learning and evaluates its effectiveness specifically in the context of the IELTS speaking section. A carefully conducted questionnaire was administered to 48 postgraduates who incorporated ChatGPT into their IELTS speaking practice...
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Learners’ Acceptance of Chat GPT in Higher Education: A Comparison among Overseas and Chinese Undergraduates

Zhiyao Li, Ruohao Wang, Yunfeng Zhang
This study employs a mixed-methods approach to examine undergraduate students’ acceptance of ChatGPT in higher education, specifically comparing views of Chinese students with those from other countries. The research uses the Technology Acceptance Model 2 (TAM2), questionnaires, and interviews to gather...
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Assessing Scaffolding Tools Adopted in Emergency Remote Teaching for English Public Speaking

Yimeng Zhu, Jiangbo Wan
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emergency remote teaching, blended teaching, and other modes of technology-mediated teaching have been practiced in order to sustain education under stringent social distancing requirements. This study examines the teaching and learning process and the outcome of the “English...
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Interpretating Rasch Ability and Difficulty Estimates to Inform Mathematics Learning through an Adaptive Learning System

Che Yee Lye, Lyndon Lim
The Rasch model has been utilized in adaptive learning to provide personalized learning and timely assessment feedback to students in tertiary education. However, much of the work has been focusing on validating the tools, and estimating student ability and item difficulty, with very little research...