온라인 대학영어 수업에서 CMCA와 공감 능력이 자기 주도적 학습능력과 교수자 신뢰도를 매개로 영어 읽기 성취도에 미치는 영향

The Effects of Computer-mediated communication anxiety and Empathy on English Reading Comprehension through the Mediated Effects of Self-directed Learning Ability and Instructor Credibility

This study aimed to investigate how CMCA and empathy influenced on English reading comprehension through the mediated effects of self-directed learning ability and instructor credibility. A small-scale online survey about student characteristics was carried out. Data were collected from 76 college students and 65 students’ responses were analyzed. CMCA showed a direct effect on self-directed learning ability and empathy showed a direct effect on instructor credibility. Self-directed learning ability significantly affected on English reading comprehension. Lastly, the effect of CMCA through the mediated effects of self-directed learning ability and instructor credibility was significantly effective. The results of the study suggested that researchers can take advantage of using teaching strategies to help students decrease CMCA and develop self-directed learning ability to improve English reading comprehension in online English classes.