학습 동기부여를 위한 메타버스 연계 게임화 기반 통역 교육 연구

Gamification and Metaverse based Interpreter Education for Enhancing Learning Motivation: Focusing on the Needs of Learners and Trainers

This study examines the potential for integrating gamification and metaverse elements into interpreter education, and seeks to establish the necessary directions for designing a framework for gamified interpreter training and learning. For the purpose of the study, in-depth interviews were conducted with twelve interpreting students and trainers in order to understand their experiences with interpreting education, gaming and metaverse, and collect their insights regarding the potential of embracing innovative technology platforms such as gaming and metaverse in their training and learning routines. The result of this study suggests that interpreting practice sessions, study partners, and learner motivation are important elements to be included in the gamified framework. Furthermore, the study proposes the incorporation of ‘fun’ elements and analytics from games, metaverse, and online language learning platforms into interpreter training and learning environment in order to boost student engagement and motivation.