The Comparing of Korean Learner’s Perception of Teaching Presence in Online and Offline Korean Language Classes

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to improve the quality of online and offline Korean classes in order to increase the demand for Korean and to globalize Korean language education.<br/> In this study, online and offline Korean language classes were conducted for learners to compare the Korean learner’s perception of Teaching Presence. The participants of the study were 116 students from Korean language class who belonged to two different groups. One group studied in an online learning environment and the other group studied in an offline environment. Data analysis was completed using descriptive statistic analysis, correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis with SPSS 21.0. In addition, in order to examine the mediating effects of the perception of Teaching Presence, the major findings from the study were as follows:<br/> The perception of Teaching Presence in the offline class proved to be more effective than in the online class. The perception of Teaching Presence is a sensation that people experience when they work with complete focus and has been validated in numerous studies as a critical component of learning. This study suggests that further development of specific teaching and learning methods should be developed in order to effectively conduct classes online. Also, in order to develop high-qualified online courses in Korean language education, we suggest the providing of training for Korean educators, and the development of software specializing in language education.