Project Details
Description
Project Aim
‧ Develop immersive robot + IoT tangible (R&T) learning environments for Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language (CSL/CFL).
‧ Target two difficult areas:
1. Chinese classifiers (measure words)
2. The ba-construction sentence structure
Yearly Outputs
Year 1 (2022–2023)
‧ Paper 1: Learning Chinese Classifier with Robots and IoT-based Tangible Objects
o Adult CSL learners (Taiwan), R&T vs. human teacher
o Large learning gains in classifier recognition and production (d?1.33)
o Low cognitive load, but tone accuracy still difficult
‧ Paper 2: Designing for Adult Language Learning in a RALL Context
o Pilot of ba-construction “Making Dumplings” task using robot + IoT objects
o Introduced Context–Problem–Solution–Diversification design-for-learning pattern
Year 2 (2023–2024)
‧ Paper: Robot-Assisted Language Learning: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Case Study
o Applied TPACK + Activity Theory for RALL design
o Clarified knowledge integration and team workflows
‧ Patent: (Smart Storytelling Robot)
o Captures user request → text → generative AI → robot narration
o Applications in early childhood and language learning
Year 3 (2024–2025)
‧ Paper 1: Pedagogical AI Agents as Digital Twins for R&T Learning
o Embedded GPT-4.1-based Pedagogical AI Agents (PAIA)
o 5-week trial (n=5) showed significant gains in listening, reading, speaking
o Usability SUS?85 (Grade A); latency & ASR strictness noted
‧ Paper 2: Designing PAIAs for Teacher Training
o Three 2-day training workshops, total 78 participants (HE/secondary/elementary)
o TPACK survey gains + positive adoption feedback
o Highlighted teachers as designers of AI pedagogy
‧ Outreach: 3 national PAIA design training & promotion events
Key Contributions
‧ Pedagogical Impact: Robots + IoT objects enable immersive, embodied learning of classifiers and grammar; outcomes comparable to human teaching.
‧ Tone Learning Challenge: Both R&T and teacher groups struggled; future work to integrate pitch-curve and gesture training.
‧ Collaboration Model: Established interdisciplinary workflow using TPACK/AT frameworks.
‧ Innovation: Patent for AI-driven storytelling robot; introduction of Pedagogical AI Agents as digital twins.
‧ Teacher Development: Promoted teacher-as-designer identity through structured training and workshops.
? Deliverables Across 3 Years:
‧ 10 academic papers
‧ 1 patent
‧ 3 teacher training workshops/outreach events
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 2022/08/01 → 2025/11/30 |
Keywords
- Robot-Assisted Language Learning (RALL)
- IoT Tangible Learning Objects
- Chinese Classifiers (Measure Words)
- Ba-construction
- Pedagogical AI Agents (PAIA)
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