A Comparative Analysis of English Language Learning Trends in Korea and China Using the Metaverse

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the existing level of English learning in Korea and China using the Metaverse, as well as the possibilities for future educational developments. This comparative study between Korea and China collected and examined two types of materials: literature and Internet news related to the research topic in order to achieve the research objectives. First, different articles were searched using the keywords 'Metaverse' and 'English', and removed duplicate and irrelevant articles. Second, the researchers examined 12 Korean and 15 Chinese journal articles. Third, from February 1, 2021, to February 28, 2022, the researchers did a media analysis on 37 selected Korean articles and 35 selected Chinese articles using the keywords 'Metaverse' and 'English'. Many learner awareness surveys on learning English using Metaverse have been found in the literature in both China and South Korea. However, the media research shows that many educational companies are developing and attempting to provide a condensed development and technical support, that was required in the dissertation. The results of this study will lead to a long-term collaboration between educational companies and public education, as well as recommendations for educational responses to the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the midst of rapid change.

Exploring the Potential of Metaverse-Based Platforms for Enhancing English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learning: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

“…Teachers should also consider coordinating teaching design, resource development academic achievement [18,29,30]. Ji et al suggested innovative educational practices in the Metaverse, such as diverse educational resources, support for various learning activities, and the establishment of educational settings like libraries, campuses, and classrooms [25]. costs, and VR presentation effects to optimize the learning experience [31].…”

“…Within this metaverse-based learning environment, a diverse range of effective pedagogical strategies and instructional approaches are available. These include immersive and interactive scenarios [28,29], personalized learning [24], gamification [35], embodied learning, contextualized teaching [22,25,34], and collaborative learning [18,20,34]. The integration of interactive and multimedia resources, along with immersive experiences, significantly contributes to the appeal of metaverse technologies for language learning.…”

“…Learners benefit from interactive and multimedia resources, immersive experiences, and effective instructional design, making the metaverse an enticing platform for education. Various researchers, including Mafi [28] and Ji et al [25], have emphasized the significance of creating interactive and multimedia learning resources, as well as collaborative and interactive learning experiences. Guo and Gao found that teachers can create collaborative learning opportunities using the metaverse, allowing students to work together in virtual teams to solve problems or complete projects [18].…”

“…Contextualized and situated learning are also supported by the metaverse, allowing students to investigate and reason independently [22,25,34]. This dynamic approach fosters a deeper understanding of complex concepts and real-life applications.…”

“…These studies frequently employ bibliographic and content analysis techniques [22]. Alternatively, some reviews have zeroed in on specific Metaverse platforms like Roblox and holography [23,24], conducted cross-country comparative analyses [25], or analyzed the benefits, potentials, and risks of incorporating the Metaverse into EFL learning [26].…”