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A cross-institutional study into speech recognition for language learners, analyzing usage patterns

Research Project

Project/Area Number 18K00825
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Review Section Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
Research InstitutionKanazawa University

Principal Investigator

Ross Gary  金沢大学, 薬学系, 准教授 (10708142)

Project Period (FY) 2018-04-01 – 2022-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2021)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,550,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,050,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥910,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥210,000)
Fiscal Year 2020: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Fiscal Year 2019: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Fiscal Year 2018: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Keywordsspeech recognition / speech synthesis / autonomy / feedback / online learning / Speech recognition / Voice synthesis / machine learning
Outline of Final Research Achievements

Overall findings suggest the use of Speech Recognition holds merit for improving learning outcomes in language learners. Although the result fell just outside of significance, students tended to score better in tests using Speech Recognition practice than using traditional methods. Furthermore, students were positive about the use of Speech Recognition as a seamless way to practice spoken language. Speech Recognition is a new and improving technology and further long-term work is needed to develop different types of activities (including mobile) and to determine whether these lead to improved learning outcomes.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

The lack of speech practice in Japanese L2 classrooms is a serious obstacle to English language education. Lack of spoken and presentation skills affects Japan scientifically and politically. This study shows that Speech Recognition Technology can lead to language and speaking improvement in Japan.

Report

(5 results)
  • 2021 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2020 Research-status Report
  • 2019 Research-status Report
  • 2018 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (10 results)

All 2021 2020 2019 2018

All Journal Article (1 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 1 results,  Open Access: 1 results) Presentation (9 results) (of which Invited: 2 results)

  • [Journal Article] Speaking with Your Computer: A New Way to Practice and Analyze Conversation2019

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross, Stephen Henneberry, Glen Norris
    • Journal Title

      AI and Machine Learning in Language Education

      Volume: 1 Pages: 152-167

    • Related Report
      2019 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Presentation] Online speech: utilizing speech recognition in spaced learning2021

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross and Stephen Henneberry
    • Organizer
      JALT CALL 2021
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Online Classes: Surviving and Thriving2021

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross and Stephen Henneberry
    • Organizer
      28th Korea TESOL International Conference
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] Online Speech: Speech Recognition in the Classroom2021

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross and Stephen Henneberry
    • Organizer
      JALT 2021 International Conference
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Online speech: utilizing speech recognition in the classroom today2020

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross, Stephen Henneberry
    • Organizer
      JALTCALL 2020
    • Related Report
      2020 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] [Keynote] Technology: Bringing us together in a chaotic world2020

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross
    • Organizer
      PanSIG 2020
    • Related Report
      2020 Research-status Report
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] An analysis of online speech in the classroom2019

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross, Glen Norris, Stephen Henneberry
    • Organizer
      JALTCALL 2019
    • Related Report
      2019 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] AI and the Online Speaking Revolution Today2019

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross
    • Organizer
      JALT 2019
    • Related Report
      2019 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Online speech evaluating the effectiveness of speech recognition for language learners2019

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross
    • Organizer
      EUROCALL 2019
    • Related Report
      2019 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Speaking with your computer: a new way to practice conversation2018

    • Author(s)
      Gary Ross, Glen Norris, Stephen Henneberry
    • Organizer
      JALTCALL 2018
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report

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Published: 2018-04-23   Modified: 2023-01-30  

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