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[论文解读] Inclusive Mobile Learning: How Technology-Enabled Language Choice Supports Multilingual Students

Phenyo Phemelo Moletsane, Michael W. Asher|arXiv (Cornell University)|Mar 4, 2026
Mobile Learning in Education被引用 0
一句话总结

该研究在乌干达农村自动生成了一项大规模准实验评估,结果显示在提供本地语言(Leb Lango)教学的同时提供英语和混合选项,能够提高处境不利学习者的参与度、提升参与度、加速学习提升,并在期末考试结果上与英语/混合组相当。

ABSTRACT

Most learners worldwide are multilingual, yet implementing multilingual education remains challenging in practice. EdTech offers an opportunity to bridge this gap and expand access for linguistically diverse learners. We conducted a quasi-experiment in Uganda with 2,931 participants enrolled in a non-formal radio- and mobile-based engineering course, where learners self-selected instruction in Leb Lango (a local language), English, or a Hybrid option combining both languages. The Leb Lango version of the course was used disproportionately by learners from rural areas, those with less formal education, and those with lower prior knowledge, broadening participation among disadvantaged learners. Moreover, the availability of Leb Lango instruction was associated with higher active participation, even among learners who registered for English instruction. Although Leb Lango learners began with lower performance, they demonstrated faster learning gains and achieved comparable final examination outcomes to English and Hybrid learners. These results suggest that providing local language options to learners is an effective way to make EdTech more accessible.

研究动机与目标

  • 调查在一个多语言、基于广播和电话的 STEM 课程中提供英语以外的语言选择是否会影响处境不利学习者的可及性。
  • 评估课程开始时,学习者的先前知识是否因语言选择而异。
  • 考察语言选择对课程环节参与度和课程推进的影响。
  • 在 Leb Lango、英语和混合组之间评估学习成果和期末考试表现。
  • 就低资源、非正式学习情境中的多语言 EdTech 提供设计启示。

提出的方法

  • 在大规模非正式 STEM 课程中,采用自选语言选项(Leb Lango、英语、Hybrid)的准实验设计,通过广播和手机提供。
  • 参与者:乌干达农村地区的 2,931 名学习者;数据收集时间为 2024 年 8 月至 11 月。
  • 平台:Yiya Solutions,使用简单按键手机和广播的离线/远程学习。
  • 内容:各语言版本课程大同小异;翻译经一致性验证;语言特定广播与基于 USSD 的评估。
  • 参与度衡量包括奖品代码准确性与通过代码推断的广播相关出勤。
  • 在 R 中进行分析,包括多项式逻辑回归,用以将语言选择与人口统计相关联。
Figure 1 . Engineering Process Design steps in the Yiya Solutions course curriculum. The curriculum consists of nine ordered steps to create the final product. Each step is made of several lessons: Introduction Step: Basics of STEM education (4 lessons); Step 1: Identify (3 lessons); Step 2: Investi
Figure 1 . Engineering Process Design steps in the Yiya Solutions course curriculum. The curriculum consists of nine ordered steps to create the final product. Each step is made of several lessons: Introduction Step: Basics of STEM education (4 lessons); Step 1: Identify (3 lessons); Step 2: Investi

实验结果

研究问题

  • RQ1RQ1: 选择英语、Leb Lango 或 Hybrid 教学的处境不利学习者在课程可及性方面存在哪些差异?
  • RQ2RQ2: 选择 Leb Lango、英语或 Hybrid 教学的学习者在课程开始时的先前知识水平是否不同?
  • RQ3RQ3: 选择 Leb Lango、英语或 Hybrid 教学的学习者如何参与课程内容?
  • RQ4RQ4: 选择 Leb Lango、英语或 Hybrid 教学的学习者如何在课程中推进?
  • RQ5RQ5: 选择 Leb Lango、英语或 Hybrid 教学的学习者在课程中的表现如何?

主要发现

  • Leb Lango 在注册时被 26% 的学习者选择,英语 31%,Hybrid 43%;语言选择模式因教育水平和社区而异。
  • 教育程度较低的处境不利群体更可能选择 Leb Lango,表明本地语言教学可带来更广泛的参与。
  • Leb Lango 学习者尽管起点的先前知识较低,但在整个课程中表现出比英语学习者更高的参与度和更快的学习提升。
  • Leb Lango 学习者的期末考试结果与英语和 Hybrid 学习者相当,表明语言包容性并不必然牺牲学习成果。
  • 语言选择作为一种情境敏感的个性化机制,在多语言、资源受限环境中扩展了对 EdTech 的获取。
Figure 2 . A visual presentation of how learners interact with the Yiya Solutions remote course. Learners access the course and review the course material by dialing the USSD code on their phones. On certain days of the week, learners will tune in to live radio broadcast delivered in the language th
Figure 2 . A visual presentation of how learners interact with the Yiya Solutions remote course. Learners access the course and review the course material by dialing the USSD code on their phones. On certain days of the week, learners will tune in to live radio broadcast delivered in the language th

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