Augmented Reality as a Reinforcement to Facilitate ESP Learning for Nursing Students

There is a great deal of research focusing on the benefit of teaching English for Specific Purpose (ESP) and yet there are relatively few studies suggesting ways how language teachers can help learners cope with learning by implementing Augmented Reality (AR). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify whether the integration of AR helped increasing EFL learners’ learning Effectiveness and motivation. The research took place in the nursing department at a private university in the northern part of Taiwan. 48 junior nursing students participated in the study. Mixed method was applied in the study. The questionnaire of AR assists learning L2 effectiveness and satisfaction was implemented at the first section of the data collection. In addition, the use of semi-structure interview and field note techniques were applied to be the main method of gathering qualitative research data. The data was obtained through adapted and modified open-ended questions. Participants were asked to reflect on how AR operated in the ESP context and how AR created the model of interactive learning environments after each AR learning practice. The results indicated that implementing AR was a vital strategy for producing independent thinkers and learners. They flourish under ESP-driven and creative approach; nursing students will be able to develop their own inquiries.