| Title: |
The Importance of Needs Satisfaction, Teacher Support, and L2 Learning Experience in Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Assessment (ICALA): A Probe into the State of Willingness to Communicate as Well as Academic Motivation in EFL Settings |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Alaa Aladini (ORCID 0000-0002-5703-256X); Rashed Mahmud (ORCID 0000-0003-2586-2224); Abeer Ahmed Hammad Ali (ORCID 0000-0003-3510-6959) |
| Source: |
Language Testing in Asia. 2024 14. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
30 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Intelligent Tutoring Systems; Second Language Learning; Evaluation Methods; English (Second Language); Student Motivation; Technology Uses in Education; Learning Processes; Academic Achievement; Foreign Countries; Online Courses; Psychological Needs; Student Needs; Prior Learning; Resource Staff; Student Satisfaction; Personal Autonomy; Competence; Student Attitudes; Verbal Communication |
| Geographic Terms: |
Oman |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s40468-024-00334-9 |
| ISSN: |
2229-0443 |
| Abstract: |
In recent years, Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Assessment (ICALA) has emerged as a transformative approach in language education, leveraging technology to enhance student assessment and learning processes. Despite its growing importance, there is a scarcity of research investigating the connections among needs satisfaction, teacher support, L2 learning experience, willingness to communicate, and academic motivation--factors that play a crucial role in students' academic performance in this context. This study addressed the lack of knowledge by examining the impact of needs satisfaction and teacher support among Omani students enrolled in English as a foreign language (EFL) classes. The structural equation modeling data via SMART PLS revealed a positive correlation between needs satisfaction, L2 learning experience, increased willingness to communicate, and academic motivation in ICALA. Furthermore, teacher support positively impacted willingness to communicate, academic motivation, and L2 learning experience. The results facilitate fostering needs satisfaction and teacher support in ICALA and contribute to our understanding of the connections between these variables. A more in-depth discussion is held regarding the significance of the study for educational practices. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1451015 |
| Database: |
ERIC |