Whyunyoung Choi
Biographic Data
| ID | 8582356 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Whyunyoung Choi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Whyunyoung |
| FAMILY NAME | Choi |
| SIGNATURE | CHOI W |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lancaster University |
| ORCID | 0009-0007-1693-3066 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The development and validation of English communicative competence inventory for high school students in Korea
This study aims to develop and validate a comprehensive inventory to objectively diagnose and assess the English communicative competence of Korean high school students. The inventory was constructed through a systematic process, ensuring its rigorous validation and reliability. All content validity ratio values were confirmed to be 0.64 or higher, establishing the items’ validity. Face validity was further checked through a pilot study. The main…
Analysis of Contradictions in Implementing AI-Based Digital Textbooks (Aidts) in Korean High Schools: Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) Perspective
This study employs Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as an analytical framework to explore the impact of AI-based digital textbooks (AIDTs) on educational activity systems in Korean high schools. A qualitative case study was conducted at two high schools actively operating AIDTs, collecting data through in-depth interviews with teachers, students, administrators, and administrative staff, complemented by policy document analysis. Themati…
Beyond anxiety reduction: Psychological transformation and systemic contradictions in generative-AI-mediated language learning – A cultural-historical activity theory perspective
This study explores the psychological transformation and contradictions arising from Generative AI (Gen-AI)-mediated language learning. Using Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as an analytical lens-operationalized through Engeström's (2015) activity system triangle to analyze interactions among system components and identify multi-level contradictions-the research examines how Gen-AI reshapes learners' cognitive, affective, and identity …
Exploring High School Students’ Preferences for English Writing Feedback: Non-Native English Teacher vs. Native English Teacher vs. ChatGPT
This study investigates high school students’ preferences for English writing feedback from three sources: non-native English teachers, native English teachers, and generative AI (ChatGPT), exploring which source students prefer and identifying factors influencing these preferences. A mixed-methods approach was employed with 20 high school students from an English newspaper club in Korea. Participants received feedback from all three providers ba…
The role of changes in pronunciation ability and anxiety through Gen-AI on EFL learners’ self-directed speaking motivation and social interaction confidence - A CHAT perspective
This study examines the impact of Gen-AI on EFL learners’ foreign language (FL) pronunciation ability, FL speaking anxiety, self-directed speaking motivation, and social interaction confidence through Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). Using a mixed-methods approach, the study conducted quantitative assessments of pronunciation ability and speaking anxiety, while qualitatively exploring learners’ experiences with Gen-AI feedback through …
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Exploring High School Students’ Preferences for English Writing Feedback: Non-Native English Teacher vs. Native English Teacher vs. ChatGPT
This study investigates high school students’ preferences for English writing feedback from three sources: non-native English teachers, native English teachers, and generative AI (ChatGPT), exploring which source students prefer and identifying factors influencing these preferences. A mixed-methods approach was employed with 20 high school students from an English newspaper club in Korea. Participants received feedback from all three providers ba…
The role of changes in pronunciation ability and anxiety through Gen-AI on EFL learners’ self-directed speaking motivation and social interaction confidence - A CHAT perspective
This study examines the impact of Gen-AI on EFL learners’ foreign language (FL) pronunciation ability, FL speaking anxiety, self-directed speaking motivation, and social interaction confidence through Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). Using a mixed-methods approach, the study conducted quantitative assessments of pronunciation ability and speaking anxiety, while qualitatively exploring learners’ experiences with Gen-AI feedback through …
The development and validation of English communicative competence inventory for high school students in Korea
This study aims to develop and validate a comprehensive inventory to objectively diagnose and assess the English communicative competence of Korean high school students. The inventory was constructed through a systematic process, ensuring its rigorous validation and reliability. All content validity ratio values were confirmed to be 0.64 or higher, establishing the items’ validity. Face validity was further checked through a pilot study. The main…
Analysis of Contradictions in Implementing AI-Based Digital Textbooks (Aidts) in Korean High Schools: Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) Perspective
This study employs Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as an analytical framework to explore the impact of AI-based digital textbooks (AIDTs) on educational activity systems in Korean high schools. A qualitative case study was conducted at two high schools actively operating AIDTs, collecting data through in-depth interviews with teachers, students, administrators, and administrative staff, complemented by policy document analysis. Themati…
Beyond anxiety reduction: Psychological transformation and systemic contradictions in generative-AI-mediated language learning – A cultural-historical activity theory perspective
This study explores the psychological transformation and contradictions arising from Generative AI (Gen-AI)-mediated language learning. Using Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as an analytical lens-operationalized through Engeström's (2015) activity system triangle to analyze interactions among system components and identify multi-level contradictions-the research examines how Gen-AI reshapes learners' cognitive, affective, and identity …
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (3 works) · Activity Theory (2 works) · Anxiety (2 works) · Innovative Education and Learning Practices (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Thematic analysis (2 works) · Artificial Intelligence (1 works) · Collaborative writing (1 works) · Communicative competence (1 works) · Communicative language teaching (1 works)