Jae‐Eun Shin

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Jae-Eun Shin is a pioneering researcher in the field of robot-assisted language learning (RALL), with a primary focus on how social robots can enhance second language acquisition. Her most cited work, "Robot as a Facilitator in Language Conversation Class" (2015, 16 citations), represents a foundational contribution to educational robotics, specifically examining how robots compare to traditional computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in improving students' affective states. Shin's research uniquely bridges human-robot interaction and applied linguistics, demonstrating that robots can serve as effective, non-judgmental conversational partners that reduce language anxiety and increase learner engagement. Her work has been instrumental in establishing RALL as a distinct subfield within technology-enhanced language learning, showing that the physical presence and social capabilities of robots offer advantages over screen-based CALL systems. Through careful experimental designs comparing robotic and computer-based interventions, Shin has provided empirical evidence for the unique motivational and emotional benefits of learning with embodied agents. Her research continues to influence the design of educational robots and pedagogical strategies for language classrooms, making her a key figure in the growing intersection of robotics and second language education.