Quest Atlantis在大学生英语学习中的应用研究

The Use of Quest Atlantis in Chinese Undergraduates' English Learning

从输入假设理论和转变式玩耍理论的角度,分析"Quest Atlantis"(简称QA)教育游戏在我国大学生的英语阅读方面具有潜在的和独特的应用价值。在经过课内和课外两个不同QA应用阶段的实证研究后,我们发现:(1)QA在我国大学生的课内和课外英语学习中均有一定的实际价值,在提高阅读能力、增加词汇量以及训练写作能力方面具有促进作用;(2)QA的最佳应用途径是与英语类课程和教学的结合,而不是在课外供学生自主式学习。

From the perspective of the Input Hypothesis Theory and Transformational Play Theory, the educational online game Quest Atlantis （QA）has potential and unique values in improving Chinese under- graduates＂ English reading comprehension. After the implementation of QA among Chinese undergraduates in both in-class and after-class context, it is found that： 1） QA has some real advantages of improving under- graduates＂ English learning no matter in-class or after-class, helps to increase their reading ability, vocabulary capacity and writing ability. 2） To use QA more effectively, it should be integrated with English courses teaching, instead of students＂ self study after class without any course requirements.