Research on the Impact of COIL Projects in Enhancing Students’ Public Speaking Skills  

作　　者：Khaleda Al Mansoori 

机构地区：[1]American University of Rad Al Khaimah(AURAK),Ras Al Khaima,United Arab Emirates

出　　处：《US-China Education Review(A)》2024年第2期81-99,共19页美中教育评论（A）

摘　　要：This practitioner research in education paper is based on the experiences of an English language educator taking part in a Collaborative Online International Learning project(COIL).The collaboration took place virtually between two institutions of higher education,located on different sides of the globe,namely United State(US)and United Arab Emirates(UAE).Asynchronous teaching methods were used for English language learners to meet and work with students from other countries in a public speaking course.Students met to work individually and in groups on a public speaking project(PSCP).At the end of the project,the researcher conducted an empirical analysis through a web-based questionnaire to investigate the students’perceptions of public speaking activities which they have participated in,and its impact on enhancing their learning experience and intercultural awareness.In addition,qualitative data were collected through the open ended-questions and the self-reflection report.It is hoped that this research will contribute to understanding higher education students’views,regarding COIL projects and providing reference suggestions for future improvements on how to design COIL projects that can develop students’public speaking skills,intercultural competences,and digital skills needed for the 21st Century to become truly global graduates.The results of the study showed that the PSCP offered the respondents a teaching/learning model that enhanced their growth in the areas of verbal communication skills and cultural competence.

关 键 词：COIL public speaking skills intercultural competence 

分 类 号：H31[语言文字—英语]