Practice Report: On the development of medical English ESP learning model via VR space in collaboration with Finland

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https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.24625

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VR platform, medical English ESP, COIL, collaboration with Finland

Abstract

The paper outlines the construction process of a medical English Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) model developed in collaboration with universities in Finland and the USA in a 3D virtual learning space (metaverse) mediated by Cross Reality (XR) technology. This technology mobilizes all aspects of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). This paper will describe the development and construction of a medical English COIL model developed in a 3D virtual learning space (metaverse) mediated by Cross Reality (XR) technology in detail. It will then present a report on the actual lessons conducted using the model. Furthermore, using the model, it will examine the development of metacognitive ability and the L2 ideal self of the students in the classes. It will also investigate whether it is possible to learn medical English in a communicative way.

Author Biographies

Iwao Yamashita, Juntendo University, Japan

Iwao Yamashita is a lecturer at Juntendo University, Japan.

Kari Vehmaskoski, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Kari Vehkaskoski, Ms. Sc. is a senior lecturer and professor (HON) at Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Finland. After a career in industry, Kari Vehmaskoski has worked in different universities and applied universities. His work has always included a lot of international duties and projects, mainly in Europe.  He has also lived short and longer periods abroad. In applied universities, he has done over 30 international projects in Europe. These projects are related to technology and architecture, physiotherapy, smart home, gerontechnology, and robotics.

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2025-02-05

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Yamashita, I., & Vehmaskoski, K. (2025). Practice Report: On the development of medical English ESP learning model via VR space in collaboration with Finland. Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference, 6, 365–375. https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.24625

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Vol. 6 (2024): Integrating AI Tools for Personalized Language Instruction

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