Improving student learning performance in machine learning curricula: A comparative study of online problem-solving competitions in Chinese and English-medium instruction settings

IF 5.1 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Pub Date : 2024-06-06 DOI:10.1111/jcal.13003

Hui-Tzu Chang, Chia-Yu Lin

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Abstract

Background

Numerous higher education institutions worldwide have adopted English-language-medium computer science courses and integrated online problem-solving competitions to bridge gaps in theory and practice (Alhamami Education and Information Technologies, 2021; 26: 6549–6562).

Objectives

This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the use of online competitions in machine learning courses and their impact on student learning. We also analyse disparities in learning outcomes and instructional language effects (Chinese vs. English).

Methods

Among 123 participants at northern Taiwan university, 74 chose Chinese instruction (CMI), and 49 opted for English instruction (EMI). The course spanned 18 weeks: team formation in week one, data analysis, machine learning, and deep learning from week 2 to 8, draft proposals and oral presentations by week 9, instructor guidance in weeks 9–17, followed by off-campus competitions. In week 18, students presented projects for evaluation by judges.

Results

The results showed improved scores in competition proposal writing and oral presentations, especially for CMI students, who excelled in these areas and in terms of creativity. CMI students emphasized domain knowledge, implementation completeness, and technical depth in proposals. The EMI students focused on implementation completeness and artificial intelligence model accuracy, along with creativity.

Conclusion

CMI students achieved superior outcomes in machine learning courses, particularly in terms of competition proposals, oral presentations, and increased creativity. Instructional language choice significantly influenced learning trajectories, leading to distinct knowledge development focuses for CMI and EMI.

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在机器学习课程中提高学生的学习成绩：在线问题解决竞赛在中文和英文教学环境中的比较研究

人工智能（AI）教育历来侧重于理论和技能，但现在有了鼓励解决现实世界问题的人工智能竞赛（AIdea. Competitions. 2023. https://aidea-web.tw/about?lang=zh）。基于竞赛的学习在学术界和产业界之间架起了桥梁，促进了创造力和人才的发现（Abou-Warda 和 Roberts.国际教育管理杂志》。2016; 30(5):非英语国家采用英语作为教学媒介，影响了教学效果（Alhamami.本研究将在线问题解决竞赛与机器学习课程相结合，采用中英文教学。针对每个团队的竞赛题目进行个别辅导，提供真实世界的问题解决经验，促进校企互动。将基于竞赛的学习与机器学习课程相结合，可以提高学生的领域知识、竞赛技能和竞赛成果。这项研究证实，在机器学习中使用中文教学比英文教学更有利于非英语母语的学生。

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Journal of Computer Assisted Learning EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Computer Assisted Learning is an international peer-reviewed journal which covers the whole range of uses of information and communication technology to support learning and knowledge exchange. It aims to provide a medium for communication among researchers as well as a channel linking researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. JCAL is also a rich source of material for master and PhD students in areas such as educational psychology, the learning sciences, instructional technology, instructional design, collaborative learning, intelligent learning systems, learning analytics, open, distance and networked learning, and educational evaluation and assessment. This is the case for formal (e.g., schools), non-formal (e.g., workplace learning) and informal learning (e.g., museums and libraries) situations and environments. Volumes often include one Special Issue which these provides readers with a broad and in-depth perspective on a specific topic. First published in 1985, JCAL continues to have the aim of making the outcomes of contemporary research and experience accessible. During this period there have been major technological advances offering new opportunities and approaches in the use of a wide range of technologies to support learning and knowledge transfer more generally. There is currently much emphasis on the use of network functionality and the challenges its appropriate uses pose to teachers/tutors working with students locally and at a distance. JCAL welcomes: -Empirical reports, single studies or programmatic series of studies on the use of computers and information technologies in learning and assessment -Critical and original meta-reviews of literature on the use of computers for learning -Empirical studies on the design and development of innovative technology-based systems for learning -Conceptual articles on issues relating to the Aims and Scope