학문 목적 한국어 학습자 대상 메타버스 활용 수업 외 활동 방안 연구

A Study of Out-of-Class Activities Using Metaverse Among Korean Language Learners for Academic Purposes: Focusing on the Affective Domain Influence of Graduate Students

In this study, out-of-class activities were conducted among KAP learners using metaverse for 10 weeks and the results were comprehensively reviewed. In particular, activities were envisioned for foreign graduate students with diverse ages and high dropout rates, focusing on affective aspects to help them perform better on their studies and influence their willingness to continue studying. A rapport was developed with the students because of which they could talk comfortably about their recent status, and they asked class-related questions as well as expressed academic concerns which led to detailed discussions. When the relationships were firmly established and overlapping stories started to emerge, they were given some topics that could be discussed in Korean at length, which gave them a sense of accomplishment. The contents of the activities were recorded in the field note each time using the observational research method and it was discussed among the researchers. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with the four learners who participated the most; specific opinions on metaverse activities were collected from them and qualitatively analyzed to derive the effects and implications of these activities. Although the study analyzed only short-term activity records of about 10 weeks and in-depth interview data of a few learners, it is meaningful because it examined, the verbal and non-verbal difficulties faced by KAP learners and helped come up with effective measures.