The present research aimed at developing primary stage pupils’ EFL speaking skills and reducing their communication apprehension through using a mobile augmented reality applications (MAR) treatment proposed by the researcher. The following instruments were constructed: a) a Speaking Skills checklist, b) a Speaking Skills test with a Scoring Rubric and c) a Communication Apprehension scale. The research adopted the quasi-experimental design using a pre-post two independent group design. Results of the reseach revealed that the proposed augmented reality applications (MAR) treatment had a positive effect on developing primary pupils’ EFL speaking skills and reducing their communication apprehension. Finally, it was recommended that this MAR applications treatment should be integrated in a "Speaking Course" that learners may study or participate in and it should receive more attention from curriculum designers.
Keywords: EFL Speaking Skills, Communication Apprehension, Mobile Augmented Reality Applications, Primary Stage Pupils.
El- Saeed, Walaa Mohammed Samir. (2023). Using Augmented Reality Applications to Develop EFL Speaking Skills and Reduce Communication Apprehension of Primary Stage Pupils. مجلة کلية التربية بالمنصورة, 121(4), 105-130. doi: 10.21608/maed.2023.303126
MLA
Walaa Mohammed Samir El- Saeed. "Using Augmented Reality Applications to Develop EFL Speaking Skills and Reduce Communication Apprehension of Primary Stage Pupils", مجلة کلية التربية بالمنصورة, 121, 4, 2023, 105-130. doi: 10.21608/maed.2023.303126
HARVARD
El- Saeed, Walaa Mohammed Samir. (2023). 'Using Augmented Reality Applications to Develop EFL Speaking Skills and Reduce Communication Apprehension of Primary Stage Pupils', مجلة کلية التربية بالمنصورة, 121(4), pp. 105-130. doi: 10.21608/maed.2023.303126
VANCOUVER
El- Saeed, Walaa Mohammed Samir. Using Augmented Reality Applications to Develop EFL Speaking Skills and Reduce Communication Apprehension of Primary Stage Pupils. مجلة کلية التربية بالمنصورة, 2023; 121(4): 105-130. doi: 10.21608/maed.2023.303126