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Abstract
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It is generally agreed upon that the most vital step towards integrating into a new culture is learning the spoken language. The language barrier issue could delay social integration and productivity outcomes. The use of mobile assisted language learning applications along with integration course attendance may improve, through several channels, the language-learning and social integration outcomes among immigrants in Germany. We will conduct an RCT among migrants and refugees, in order to estimate the effect of encouraging the use of the German language-learning and similar applications on the study population´s German skills and social integration outcomes. we tend to focus on the application "Ankommen" since it includes several social integration topics as well as the fact that it has been developed by the German federal office for migration and refugees. We hypothesis that using the help of mobile learning to get to know important cultural aspects would increase social integration efforts and outcomes.
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It is generally agreed upon that the most vital step towards integrating into a new culture is learning the spoken language. The language barrier issue could delay social integration and productivity outcomes. The use of mobile-assisted language learning applications along with integration course attendance may improve, through several channels, the language-learning and social integration outcomes among immigrants in Germany. We will conduct an RCT among migrants and refugees, in order to estimate the effect of encouraging the use of the German language-learning and similar applications on the study population´s German skills and social integration outcomes. We tend to focus on the application "Ankommen" since it includes several social integration topics as well as the fact that it has been developed by the German federal office for migration and refugees. We hypothesis that using the help of mobile learning to get to know important cultural aspects would increase social integration efforts and improve language level outcomes.
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Trial End Date
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July 31, 2020
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February 01, 2021
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Last Published
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May 23, 2019 10:03 AM
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December 07, 2020 11:08 AM
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Intervention (Public)
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In order for the study to be policy relevant, the intervention will be encouraging the use of existing and free of charge German language learning applications.
The sample will consist of 2 equally distributed groups: 1 treatment and 1 control group.
The intervention will include:
1) A video promoting highly-rated and free German learning apps, we will tend to focus on the application “Ankommen” in specific. The video will explain how the application "Ankommen" works, why it is useful and how to download it. The video also includes the experiences of migrants with MALL and it's advantages in general.
2) In addition, promotional material like posters will be hanged in the classroom for constant reminiscence.
3) Flyers will be handed out in order to induce constant usage and provide traceable download links for language learning apps.
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In order for the study to be policy relevant, the intervention will be encouraging the use of existing and free of charge German language learning applications.
The sample will consist of 2 equally distributed groups: 1 treatment and 1 control group.
The intervention will include:
1) A video promoting highly-rated and free German learning apps, we will tend to focus on the application “Ankommen” in specific. The video will explain how the application "Ankommen" works, why it is useful and how to download it. The video also includes the experiences of migrants with MALL and it's advantages in general.
2) Flyers will be handed out in order to induce constant usage and provide traceable download links for language learning apps.
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Intervention End Date
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June 01, 2020
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December 30, 2020
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Primary Outcomes (End Points)
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1) German language proficiency level through test scores
2) Self-reported German language skills
3) Self-reported social integration levels
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1) Self-reported German language skills
2) Self-reported social integration levels
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Primary Outcomes (Explanation)
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1) We will count on the average final course grade of the student as an indicator for the student's German proficiency level.
2) The main focus of the integration outcome is social integration, in specific daily life satisfaction level.
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1) We will count on the self-reported German language skills of the student as an indicator for the student's German proficiency level.
2) The main focus of the integration outcome is social integration, in specific daily life satisfaction level.
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Planned Number of Clusters
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The study is anticipating around 220 clusters (Integration Classes).
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The study is anticipating around 30 clusters (Integration Classes).
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Planned Number of Observations
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Around 2200 students are planned to participate in the study.
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Around 400 students are planned to participate in the study.
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Sample size (or number of clusters) by treatment arms
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90 classes in the control group
90 classes in the treatment group
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15 classes in the control group
15 classes in the treatment group
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Power calculation: Minimum Detectable Effect Size for Main Outcomes
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Our minimum detectable effect based on previous literature is assumed to be a 0.2 standardized effect.
A standard desired power of 80% and a significance level of 5%.
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Secondary Outcomes (End Points)
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1) Dropout rate from integration courses
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Secondary Outcomes (Explanation)
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Comparing the percentage of people, between the two groups, that continued the course to move to A2-level.
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Pi as first author
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No
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Yes
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