Abstract

In response to the needs of an international workforce, English for Specific Purpose courses are being promoted in higher education, and instructors are turning to learning technology to help design the instruction. In this paper, a needs analysis was conducted to guide the design of the system, materials and activities for context-aware ubiquitous language learning (CAULL) and English for Fitness Purposes (EFP) in a fitness center as part of a Design-Based Research project. The data collection methods included on-site observations, semi-structured interviews, and a questionnaire. The participants included 82 undergraduate students, seven physical education (PE) instructors, and six non-PE faculty members who frequently used the fitness center. All data forms were then triangulated and analyzed. The results show that all three groups consistently agreed that they need receptive language skills as well as specific terminology for fitness. Furthermore, it was suggested that the oral communication skills for EFP learners should also be developed for sharing ideas, experience, and suggestions. They pointed out that vocabulary related to diverse topics such as warm-up and cool-down stretches, cardiovascular exercises, and weight training are needed. Furthermore, participants reported that the CAULL system should be hypermedia-based, and contain a portfolio and a user-friendly interface. The findings were used to develop a blue print for a CAULL system based on design principles. The findings are of interest to context-aware language learning researchers, instructional designers, and the field of English for Specific Purposes.

摘要

为了响应国际劳动力的需求，高等教育中正在推广特定用途英语课程，教师正在转向学习技术来帮助设计教学。在本文中，作为基于设计的研究的一部分，进行了需求分析以指导健身中心的情境感知无处不在的语言学习 (CAULL) 和健身英语 (EFP) 的系统、材料和活动的设计项目。数据收集方法包括现场观察、半结构式访谈和问卷调查。参与者包括 82 名本科生、7 名体育 (PE) 教师和 6 名经常使用健身中心的非 PE 教师。然后对所有数据形式进行三角测量和分析。结果表明，所有三个小组一致认为，他们需要接受性语言技能以及特定的健身术语。此外，建议还应培养 EFP 学习者的口头交流技能，以分享想法、经验和建议。他们指出，需要与不同主题相关的词汇，例如热身和放松伸展运动、心血管锻炼和重量训练。此外，参与者报告说 CAULL 系统应该是基于超媒体的，并且包含一个组合和一个用户友好的界面。这些发现被用于根据设计原则为 CAULL 系统制定蓝图。这些发现引起了情境感知语言学习研究人员、教学设计师和特定用途英语领域的兴趣。