TY - JOUR
T1 - A customizable language learning support system using ontology-driven engine
AU - Wang, Jingyun
AU - Mendori, Takahiko
AU - Xiong, Juan
N1 - Funding Information:
This paper has been partially supported by the research projects JBS10190 (sponsored by Fijian Education department of China).
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - This paper proposes a framework for web-based language learning support systems designed to provide customizable pedagogical procedures based on the analysis of characteristics of both learner and course. This framework employs a course-centered ontology and a teaching method ontology as the foundation for the student model, which includes learner knowledge status and learning preferences. A prototype system has been developed based on this framework. The system was evaluated by means of analysis of learner data from the international language department of a Chinese university. The average learning achievement of the students in the experimental group, who studied with the learning support system, was significantly better than that of the control group, who studied with the tradition learning management system while taking the same Japanese course as the experimental group.
AB - This paper proposes a framework for web-based language learning support systems designed to provide customizable pedagogical procedures based on the analysis of characteristics of both learner and course. This framework employs a course-centered ontology and a teaching method ontology as the foundation for the student model, which includes learner knowledge status and learning preferences. A prototype system has been developed based on this framework. The system was evaluated by means of analysis of learner data from the international language department of a Chinese university. The average learning achievement of the students in the experimental group, who studied with the learning support system, was significantly better than that of the control group, who studied with the tradition learning management system while taking the same Japanese course as the experimental group.
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U2 - 10.4018/ijdet.2013100106
DO - 10.4018/ijdet.2013100106
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84896461881
SN - 1539-3100
VL - 11
SP - 81
EP - 96
JO - International Journal of Distance Education Technologies
JF - International Journal of Distance Education Technologies
IS - 4
ER -