psychomotor aspects In an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) class

 

In an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) class in a Taiwanese elementary school using e-books as learning media, psychomotor aspects focus on students' physical actions and skills involved in language learning. While EFL tends to emphasize cognitive and affective domains, psychomotor elements can still be measured—especially when technology like e-books is used interactively.

Here are some psychomotor aspects you can measure:

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🔹 1. Digital Navigation Skills

• Definition: Ability to interact with the e-book (turn pages, tap links, play audio/video).

• Examples of Observable Behaviors:

  • Correctly tapping icons to access audio pronunciation.

  • Swiping pages fluently.

  • Using a stylus or finger to highlight text or drag vocabulary items.

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🔹 2. Typing or Writing Skills

• Definition: Physical input through typing English words, phrases, or sentences on a tablet/laptop.

• Examples:

  • Typing spelling or sentence construction exercises.

  • Completing cloze tests using on-screen keyboards.

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🔹 3. Speaking with Pronunciation Tools

• Definition: Coordinating speech with e-book feedback (e.g., pronunciation practice).

• Examples:

  • Using the microphone to repeat after audio clips.

  • Recording voice to compare pronunciation with native models.

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🔹 4. Gesture-Based Interaction

• Definition: Using gestures (common in touchscreen e-books) to manipulate learning materials.

• Examples:

  • Dragging words to match pictures.

  • Tapping correct answers in multiple-choice quizzes.

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🔹 5. Eye-Hand Coordination in Language Games

• Definition: Physically reacting to language stimuli in the e-book (especially gamified ones).

• Examples:

  • Selecting the correct word quickly during a timed activity.

  • Matching images and words in interactive games.

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🔹 6. Multisensory Language Response

• Definition: Combining visual, auditory, and tactile responses for comprehension and expression.

• Examples:

  • Responding to listening prompts by selecting the correct image.

  • Tracing letters or words using a stylus.

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✅ Assessment Suggestions

You can assess these with:

• Checklists (e.g., “Student can navigate the e-book independently”)

• Performance tasks (e.g., complete an interactive reading with correct responses)

• Observation rubrics (rating fluency in digital interaction or pronunciation attempts)

• Recording tools (audio/video logs of students using the e-book)