Design and implementation of a simulation-based learning system for international trade

Authors

  • Guo-Heng Luo National Chiao Tung University
  • Eric Zhi-Feng Liu
  • Hung-Wei Kuo
  • Shyan-Ming Yuan National Chiao Tung University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v15i1.1666

Keywords:

Simulation-based learning, international trade, instructional technology, usability studies

Abstract

In the traditional instructional method used in international trade, teachers provide knowledge to learners by lecturing using slides and setting assignments; however, these methods merely deliver international trade knowledge rather than facilitating student development of relevant skills. To solve these problems, we proposed a simulation-based learning system for international trade, combining international trade-process simulation and business letter writing. We investigated learner opinions toward the system and the quality of business letters by using quantitative and qualitative analyses. Regarding the results, learners perceived that the proposed system improved their knowledge of international trade and business English.

Published

2014-01-15

How to Cite

Luo, G.-H., Liu, E. Z.-F., Kuo, H.-W., & Yuan, S.-M. (2014). Design and implementation of a simulation-based learning system for international trade. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v15i1.1666

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