MODULAR APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES

Author(s):  
Lyaysan Ibyatova ◽  
Kseniya Oparina ◽  
Elena Rakova

The aim of this research is to find out the effectiveness of a modular approach in teaching and learning to assess students’ performance, achievement and motivation and to decide if a modular approach is more effective than traditional methods while performing an experiment with two groups of students learning English at a technical university. The researchers consider a modular specification to be a technology in which the content is divided into a number of units or modules, each of which is examined separately. A module is considered to be a set of learning opportunities organized around a well-defined topic which contains elements of instruction, specific objectives, learning activities and self-assessment and evaluation using criteria-referenced measurement. This project combines quantitative and qualitative research methods to address the impact of modular teaching, learning and assessment on engineering students. The authors use a unique modular system and their own book on English Grammar.This experiment shows that students of modular syllabuses find it useful and motivating and say that it encourages them to do better on the next modules. At the same time, modular learning and assessment does not remove the stress and workload of traditional approaches. Teachers in the modular system appreciate the better planning opportunity around the exams and the clarity of the focus of their teaching requirements. Still, the approach and the structure of modules used in the experiment requires improvement and development.  

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Kinga Tünde Pécsi

The aim of this research was to highlight the impact of online education on teaching and learning English as a foreign language among students aged 12-19, and to research the importance of learner autonomy and motivation in the online teaching – learning process. In order to collect data from the 81 subjects, members of five different classes and age groups, a questionnaire created in Google Forms was used. The questionnaire was designed to provide information about the students’ attitude and motivation for studying English in an online context, autonomy and effort invested in the learning process. Student progress was measured using the end of semester grades of the first semester of the 2019/2020 year compared to those of the first 2020/2021 semester. Results reveal the importance of perceived choice as a factor that supports learner autonomy and learner motivation. The limitations of the study are due to the fact that the students’ level of English and their previous knowledge of the subjects studied online had not been tested beforehand as the current pandemic situation was not foreseeable.


Author(s):  
Leki Dorji

Abstract: The development of Mass Media in the first decade of twenty first century influenced the lives of Bhutanese in various fields such as mass communication, entertainment, and teaching-learning processes. The proficiency of English language is an indispensable tool for students in the academic journey, and thus, the creative teaching-learning process of English is necessary to adopt in the classroom. Hence, this study explored the Impact of Mass Media in Teaching and Learning English in Higher Secondary Schools in Bhutan. The researcher conducted a Mixed Method Survey comprising questionnaire and interview to collect data and information from one hundred thirty five, twelfth-grade students and six English teachers from three schools under Tashigang Dzongkhag. The study used Simple Random Sampling to select the target population, which involved individuals that represent unbiased population. The study used descriptive analysis to interpret and analyze the collected data with graphical representations. The study presented the implications of Mass Media in teaching and learning English to the young minds. Further, the study recommended the use of Mass Media with accessibility and awareness to enhance the teaching and learning process of English. Keywords: impact, quota-sampling, accessibility, learning strand, teaching aid,


Author(s):  
Hamza Ali Othman Hakami ,  Abdallah Bani Abdelrahman

    This study aimed at exploring the effects of using games in teaching/learning English grammar on students' perceptions and attitudes.. The sample of the study was distributed on 50 Saudi male students majoring in English. The Data was collected from learners through a pre-test and a post-test conducted at the end of the grammar course. The results of the study indicated that students have a favorable perception towards games use in their grammar classroom. The study also revealed that students benefit from using games in increasing their interest and motivation to use English to interact with, and get feedback from classmates and teachers.  


Author(s):  
Andris Bērziņš

<p>The publication reflects the qualitative development of construction students' ecological attitude in learning and teaching process in a vocational school. By facilitating the teaching and learning process, developing the content of education, introducing in teaching ecologically-oriented forms of work, methods, approaches and instruments; using the environment as a pedagogical tool and highlighting the important role of teacher as an ecological person in the accentuation of teaching content as students understand it. The author emphasizes the impact of the components of ecological education in the promotion of the reflection on the most essential attitude criteria – knowledge, skills and behaviour. Applying quantitative and qualitative research, the author sums up the experimantally obtained results showing that by the introduction of the components of ecological education, it is possible to foster the development of an ecological person.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Vo Thuy Linh ◽  
Nguyen Ngoc Vu

Mobile learning (M - learning) emerges as the essential mark of technological revolution 4.0 and the great development of modern technology. It has proved that their smart functions were accompanied by the rapid expansion of mobile devices to support learning of learners everywhere and every time. Although mobile technology is expected to apply suitably to teaching and learning, the capacity of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students to use mobile devices to support their English learning needs to be thoroughly evaluated. This paper is to present how EFL learners at a Vietnam University can exploit mobile technology by questionnaire through a survey of 300 EFL students. The investigation took place during the second semester of the 2018 - 2019 school year. The quantitative approach has been used to gather and analyze data, and results have shown that EFL students are confident of learning English through mobile devices through their use of mobile technology. This shows that learning English by mobile devices is feasible and has got positive perceptions from the students. Furthermore, the research results are expected to contribute as a theoretical background as reference for future researches related to mobile learning applications.


2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco José Fernández-Cruz ◽  
Jesús Miguel Rodríguez-Mantilla ◽  
Ma José Fernández-Díaz

Purpose A growing number of schools are now implementing quality management systems (QMS). As a result, studies are being conducted to assess the educational benefits of these systems and their capacity to identify areas for improvement in school processes and performance. The purpose the present study is to assess the impact of ISO:9001 implementation on teaching-learning processes in the classroom, and in schools with at least three years’ experience of applying this standard. Design/methodology/approach To this end, a questionnaire was administered to a final sample of 2,185 subjects from 80 pre-school, primary and secondary education schools in the regions of Madrid, Castile and León, Andalusia and Valencia (Spain). Findings The results show that ISO:9001 implementation yielded a higher than average impact on teaching-learning processes. Specifically, improvements were observed in the subdomains of tutorials, evaluation and classroom teaching methodologies as a result of implementing this QMS. Originality/value This impact was higher in state-subsidized private schools in Valencia and Andalusia with over nine years’ experience of ISO:9001 in schools with internal funding plans and in those with fewer than 29 teachers on the staff.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6636
Author(s):  
Laura Hosman ◽  
Marcela Georgina Gómez Zermeño ◽  
Lorena Alemán de la Garza

Inclusive and quality education can provide nations with the tools to solve global problems. However, some barriers prevent equal access to this education. These obstacles include the lack of basic resources such as electricity and internet availability, which prevents appropriate training in the skills necessary for sustainable community development. Therefore, we have responded with the Solar-Powered Educational Learning Library (SolarSPELL) initiative, which offers a solar-powered digital library and provides an internet-like experience through its offline WiFi network. This educational innovation has been implemented in rural schools across the Pacific Islands, including in some of the more remote islands of Fiji, an area strongly affected by climate change. The objective of the study was to understand the impact of SolarSPELL on teaching and learning about climate change in the schools where it was implemented. This research used a case study method in which quantitative tools were applied to understand the characteristics of the schools and the impact of this educational innovation. The results showed that the SolarSPELL library was an impactful pedagogical resource in the schools where it was implemented. It served as support for teachers and motivated the students, promoted the democratization of knowledge in vulnerable areas, and provided appropriate educational resources to generate knowledge about problem-solving actions that can respond to climate change. The importance of this educational innovation lies in presenting strategies and best practices that help improve the quality of education, making it more inclusive and eliminating barriers to the acquisition of knowledge.


1998 ◽  
Vol 275 (6) ◽  
pp. S8 ◽  
Author(s):  
R G Carroll

There are at least three areas in which technology can impact education: teaching, learning, and assessment. Teaching, when viewed as communication of information, has been transformed by the technology revolution. Word processing, multimedia, distance learning, and access to the World Wide Web are some prominent examples. The impact of technology on learning, defined as knowledge or skill acquired by instruction or study, has been less dramatic, in part because of our limited understanding of cognitive processes. Some forms of assessment, the collection of evidence of learning, have benefited from technology, such as item analysis of multiple-choice questions. To be effective, the focus on instruction must start with the learner and, from there, consider what should be done to enhance learning. An emphasis on what is technologically appropriate, rather than what is technologically possible, will improve the quality of both teaching and learning.


Author(s):  
Desy Nur Fakhomah ◽  
Abdul Asib ◽  
Dewi Rochsantiningsih

Recently, the science and technology improvement has contributed to the improvement in language teaching and learning. There are many various technologies that can be used for teaching and learning English. One of them is web-based learning. However, not all the teachers know how to integrate technology in their teaching process. This study wants to delve deeper understanding into how an English teacher’s beliefs and experience towards web-based learning in English teaching learning process. A narrative inquiry study was conducted towards the participant who has used web-based learning for language teaching and learning at a non-formal school. The teacher’s lesson plans and interview were used for collecting the data. The data were coded and analyzed using Thematic Analysis Single Case Study. The result of this study showed that the participant has positive beliefs toward web-based learning for teaching and learning English.


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