scholarly journals “Teacher, I need to show you a foreigner I have been talking to on my cellphone!” Unveling students’ understanding about technology use for enhancing the speaking skill in English language

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
Marlon Machado Oliveira Rio
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Learning Path ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Society Today

The oral skill has been lately studied by researchers in the English Language Teaching field (ELT), once it is considered one of the hardest ones to be improved (Bygate, 2009). Some solutions have been suggested within the ELT literature as to assist students on this skill’s improvement (Lucas, 2001). Additionally, technology has taken its valuable position in society today, circumscribing the scholastic and working environments. Entangling both topics (the speaking skill and digital technology), this article displays an initial1 research carried out with English learners worldwide, in which pupils could voice their opinions concerning the use of digital technologies in their English learning path alongside the impact of them in fostering pupils’ oral skill. Preliminary results show both negative and positive views regarding the use of technology and the oral skill’s improvement.

The Impact of Pre-service Teachers' Reflection on their Instructional Practices

2016 ◽  
pp. 209-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yesim Kesli Dollar ◽  
Enisa Mede
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

This chapter aims to investigate the impact of reflection on freshmen pre-service English teachers' classroom practices. Specifically, it explores how the participating student teachers' perceptions influenced their instructional practices as a result of participation in reflection activities. The participants of the study were ten freshmen student teachers enrolled in the English Language Teaching undergraduate program at a foundation (non-profit private) university in Turkey. Data came from the reflections of the participating student teachers about their recently-completed 15-hour field-based experience at the pre-school level. As a part of this class reflection activity, the participants were prompted to keep a diary in one of their undergraduate courses and respond to a series of statements or questions related to their classroom observation tasks. They were also engaged in class discussions and were required to write their overall feedback based on their field-based experience. The findings of the study revealed that reflective activities helped the prospective student teachers identify their strengths and weaknesses related to classroom activities, use of materials (use of technology and visuals) and classroom management, leading to self-awareness about their understanding and application of teaching skills and strategies.

The Impact of Pre-Service Teachers' Reflection on Their Instructional Practices

2018 ◽  
pp. 223-233
Author(s):  
Yesim Kesli Dollar ◽  
Enisa Mede
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

This chapter aims to investigate the impact of reflection on freshmen pre-service English teachers' classroom practices. Specifically, it explores how the participating student teachers' perceptions influenced their instructional practices as a result of participation in reflection activities. The participants of the study were ten freshmen student teachers enrolled in the English Language Teaching undergraduate program at a foundation (non-profit private) university in Turkey. Data came from the reflections of the participating student teachers about their recently-completed 15-hour field-based experience at the pre-school level. As a part of this class reflection activity, the participants were prompted to keep a diary in one of their undergraduate courses and respond to a series of statements or questions related to their classroom observation tasks. They were also engaged in class discussions and were required to write their overall feedback based on their field-based experience. The findings of the study revealed that reflective activities helped the prospective student teachers identify their strengths and weaknesses related to classroom activities, use of materials (use of technology and visuals) and classroom management, leading to self-awareness about their understanding and application of teaching skills and strategies.

scholarly journals THE NOTIONS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND RESEARCH INSTRUCTORS ON THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ON THE RESEARCH WRITING PROCESS OF THEIR COLLEGE STUDENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Yvonne P. Velasco ◽  
Mary Ann V. Dolor
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
English Language ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Research Writing ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ict Policy

This is a descriptive study investigating teachers’ view on the impact of digital technologies on the research writing of their students. Using Mishra and Koehler’s (2006) TPCK model as framework, a probe was made on how technology and content are related and how pedagogical strategies in research relates to the use of technology in the classroom. The results reveal that teachers generally viewed the impact of digital technologies as positive but also showed misgivings on some aspects of technology use. The results have significant impact on the ICT policy currently being implemented in most state-run schools in the Philippines.Keywords: digital technologies, teacher perceptions, college research, ICT policy

scholarly journals The Impact of Social Media Application in Promoting Speaking Skill of Iraqi University learners of English: A Skype-based Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Hasan Dirjal ◽  
Zargham Ghabanchi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Educational Domain ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Media Applications ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of applying social media, specifically, using Skype devices in teaching the speaking skill (Male/Female) as a supportive environment of English language teaching. Moreover, this study seeks to find whether the designed questionnaire enjoys the required validity and reliability. As a case study, the sample of the experiment consists of seventy sophomores major in English at Mustansiriya University in Iraq. The researcher randomly divided the participants into control and experimental cohorts. The two groups submitted to the pretest and posttest. The participants of the study reported their responses to a six-statement designed questionnaire on suitable ways of improving the speaking skill. Statistical data have been collected based on the Likert Scale questionnaire, while the statistical values, such as mean, t-value, standard deviation, and chi-square, have been employed. The normality, confirmatory, validity, and reliability of the questionnaire were measured by using SPSS and LISREL programs. The research findings indicate that there is a significant difference in the speaking achievement between male and female participants who subjected to social media after receiving instructions via Skype devices. Based on these results, the impact of social media on students' achievements in speaking skills urges the need for a rethinking of the traditional method of teaching English. Further, educators should pay more attention to the process of employing social media applications in the educational domain.

scholarly journals Technology use in secondary level of English language teaching: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-89
Author(s):  
Roghibatul Luthfiyyah ◽  
Gusti Nur Hafifah ◽  
Francisca Maria Ivone ◽  
Sintha Tresnadewi
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Use Of Technology

Technology has been widely used in the education field, especially for teaching language. Many teachers and students believe in the advantages of technology to enhance language learning. There have been many studies investigating the use of technology in secondary language classrooms. Some studies approve that technology can be applied to increase students' language competence. This paper comprehensively analysed the use of technology for English language teaching in the secondary level based on empirical studies. It reviews 57 articles from reputable journals and publishers. The existing literature shows that studying and reviewing the use of technology in ELT leads to a deeper understanding of its potential benefits. Many technology tools have been utilized to support the teaching of English skills. Kinds of learning activities that require technological tools and applications, such as presentation, discussion, assessment are also discussed. Additionally, problems and solutions encountered in the implementation of technology in secondary ELT levels are scrutinized in this study. HIGHLIGTS: Scholars need to set the content and pedagogy first before the technology to obtain meaningful and contextual experiments and discussion in academic circumstances. The finding unveils a fact that technology use in the ELT context contributes more to students' learning strategies, such as learning motivation, engagement, collaborative work, rather than the improvement of students' learning outcomes. This finding can be a rationale to rectify the common logical fallacy encountered among studies that claimed that technology can improve particular language skill.  

The Analyses of Learning Strategies in English as a Second Language: Theoretical Classification and Measurement Test

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-129
Author(s):  
Asti Gumartifa ◽  
◽  
Indah Windra Dwie Agustiani
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
The Impact

Gaining English language learning effectively has been discussed all years long. Similarly, Learners have various troubles outcomes in the learning process. Creating a joyful and comfortable situation must be considered by learners. Thus, the implementation of effective learning strategies is certainly necessary for English learners. This descriptive study has two purposes: first, to introduce the classification and characterization of learning strategies such as; memory, cognitive, metacognitive, compensation, social, and affective strategies that are used by learners in the classroom and second, it provides some questionnaires item based on Strategy of Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) version 5.0 that can be used to examine the frequency of students’ learning strategies in the learning process. The summary of this study explains and discusses the researchers’ point of view on the impact of learning outcomes by learning strategies used. Finally, utilizing appropriate learning strategies are certainly beneficial for both teachers and learners to achieve the learning target effectively.

Impact of inquiry-based English teaching through digital applications on primary schoolchildren's reading comprehension and autonomy in pandemic situation

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaterine Pipia ◽  
Irina Chikovani
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Autonomy Development ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quantitative Manner ◽  
The Impact

Considering the urgency of integrating technologies in the contemporary classrooms, the aim of the presented study has been shaped to outline the impact of inquiry-based English language teaching through digital applications on primary learners’ reading comprehension and autonomy development during a pandemic outbreak of COVID-19. The research context has been designed in a quantitative manner to analyze experiment results and compare control and treatment group learners’ reading comprehension and academic achievement levels as well as to measure primary schoolchildren’s level of autonomy before and after the treatment. The subjects’ autonomy level, curiosity and interest in reading through digital applications before and after the experiment have been evaluated through pre and post-experimental questionnaires. Learning processes of two experimental and two control groups were compared to create four research contexts for the study. Discrepancy between inquiry-based teaching through a digital library and a traditional way of teaching reading has been emphasized in the study results. The obtained data has been analyzed using SPSS to compare the academic performance results. The study revealed that inquiry-based English language teaching through digital applications highly enhanced the primary learners’ academic performance in reading and increased their motivation level to study independently.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS STUDENT’S SPEAKING FLUENCY IN SPEAKING CLASS PERFORMANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Aditya - Permana ◽  
- - Arjulayana ◽  
M. Abduh Al-Manar
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Program ◽  
Video Record ◽  
Or Practice ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Descriptive Method

Speaking skill becomes one of the most fundamental skills in this era; however English learners need to develop their capability to show their language skill through speaking practice. This research aims to investigate students speaking fluency level toward speaking practice. The qualitative descriptive method is used to describe data analysis. The sample of this research is single sample, English language program students at semester 5.  The video record towards speaking practice and professional feedback are became the data collection technique. The video records duration is about 10 minutes and during that presentation, researcher tried to analysis based on the vocabulary used, voice, and speech fluency. The result of the research showed that student’s speaking fluency level is still low, and it needed to treat and drill more, could be through watching a YouTube or practice among English learners.

scholarly journals Strengthening Islamic Literature in the Indonesian English Language Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dedi Irwansyah
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Islamic Values ◽  
Islamic Literature

The emerging interest in using literature to teach English has not yet highlighted the significance of Islamic literature within Indonesian educational context. This article presents the portrayal of Islamic literature in English language teaching (ELT) study area and offers a possible conceptual model of integrating Islamic literature into ELT. Following a library research method, with the corpus consisting of fourteen stories and one poem derived from fifteen books, the findings of this study show that: most works of Islamic literature are designed for fluent readers; the presentation of Islamic literature is dominated by Middle East and Western writers; and the Western writers are not always sensitive to the symbols glorified by Muslim English learners in Indonesia. As to deal with the above findings, this study proposes a conceptual model consisting of input, process, and output elements. Not only does the proposed model strengthen the position of Islamic literature, but it also integrates the Islamic literature into English language teaching so that it could reach both fluent readers and beginning readers. The output of the proposed model, abridged and unabridged texts of the Islamic literature, can be utilized to teach vocabulary, grammar, the four basic skills of language, and Islamic values. 

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