scholarly journals Exploring the Potential of online English Websites In Teaching English To Non-Linguistic Major Students: BreakingNewsEnglish As Example

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Saad Boulahnane ◽  
Viktoriia S. Abramova
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Authentic Texts ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
News Website ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Learning Projects

The Internet has captured the attention of teachers and language instructors from all over the world due to its online teaching materials. The Internet-based material has allowed distance-learning projects. This article explores the potential role of EFL websites as a supplement in classroom instruction. As an example, an English-language based news website, www.breakingnewsenglish.com, has been designed to teach English to non-linguistic major students. The authors of this article offer methodological recommendations on using Internet-based materials, describe stages of work with authentic texts, and note linguistic and communicative skills developed in the course of work. The recommendations have been formed based on teachers and students’ descriptions of the materials provided by the website in question. This descriptive article will hopefully contribute to the literature on online teaching and learning materials, particularly in the field of EFL.Keywords: foreign languages, online educational resource, news website, communicative skills

scholarly journals Virtual Teaching and Learning of English As A Second Language in Selected Secondary Schools Isu-Ikwuato, L. G. A. Abia State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-95
Author(s):  
Bernard Meshach Aguma ◽  
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Caroline Kinuu Kimathi ◽  
Martin Situma ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Virtual Teaching

The adoption of virtual teaching and learning of a second language in the Nigerian educational system has received little attention. COVID-19 lock-down, imposed by the governments of the nations, forced educational institutions globally and locally to adapt virtual teaching and learning of English language. This research paper investigated the challenges of virtual teaching and learning of a second language (English) in selected secondary schools, Isu Ikwuato L.A. Abia State, Nigeria. It used a mixed method convergent parallel research design. The purposive sampling technique was used to select secondary schools that adopted virtual teaching and learning. The targeted population was 2000 English students and teachers with a sample size of 333. The results revealed that the schools made use of synchronous, asynchronous and blended types of online teaching and learning, and the students had a positive attitude. Both students and teachers experienced challenges of poor network, lack of ICT training, unstable electricity, and financial constraint. This study recommends the following: Language Policy Makers in Nigerian Educational System to map out the strategies that will incorporate online second language teaching and learning skills in the curriculum. That Marist Educational Board in partnership with the Ministry of Education in Nigeria, provide virtual supplementary materials for English language education. Adequate virtual training to be provided for English teachers and students. That the challenges of internet fluctuation, power shortage, insufficient virtual materials, inadequate funds, technical issues, virtual skills be addressed by all the stakeholders in education.

scholarly journals Educational Authentic Video Resources as an Essential Method of Studying English Pronunciation and Intonation in the Conditions of the Ukrainian Carpathians

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 245-248
Author(s):  
Sergiy Sydoriv
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Demographic Factor ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Mountainous Areas ◽  
School Buses ◽  
English Pronunciation ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Authentic Video

The paper deals with the issues of teaching and learning the English language for youngpupils at mountainous areas of Ukrainian Carpathians. During the first two decades of the thirdmillennium the decline of educational and social services financing is seen in Ukraine. The resultsof this is very noticeable in the mountains schooling: closure of schools, lack of school buses, poorsupply of equipment and studying materials, extra-long winter holidays because of lowtemperature in classrooms. The demographic factor is also important: many parents are forced tomigrate abroad in order to support their children in the Eastern Carpathian villages. At the sametime there is a growth in the use of ICT. The internet coverage leaves much to be desired but thesituation is expected to be gradually improved. The schools are still use outdated computing andvideo equipment, although some enthusiastic teachers and students are willing to use ownportable video devices in order to study English and learn to communicate effectively at schooland home. The article emphasizes some important aspects of using authentic video resources toteach pronunciation and intonation.

scholarly journals English language teachers’ perspectives on learner autonomy

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 220-232
Author(s):  
Chetnath Panta
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

This study explores the perceptions and practices of the English language teachers to create autonomous learning environment in the context of Nepalese secondary EFL classroom. The study further unpacks the role of the teachers in creating better learning opportunities for learners so as to promote learner autonomy. The research is based on interpretive paradigm to look into kaleidoscopic view of variety of perspectives, classroom practices and emerging dilemmas of the teachers. Based on the findings, the research showcases the deep rooted social practices and myths to bring tensions in the relation between teachers and students. The school environment has to be homely and autonomy supportive. It seems pertinent to think over the concept of learner autonomy globally and act locally adapting the global trends and issues of teaching and learning, and at the same time, there is a dire need to remain mindful of the translated concept of learner autonomy thinking contextually and pragmatically.

scholarly journals Insights into EFL Teachers’ and Students’ Perspectives on Communicative Skills Represented in English Textbooks

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Phan Ngoc Tu ◽  
Tran Quoc Thao
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Students ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Textbooks

Course books play an integral part in the process of teaching and learning in general and that of English language teaching and learning. Additionally, it is vital to choose appropriate course books for students to develop their communicative skills. In the context of Vietnam, the new English textbooks for high school students have been designed in an attempt to enhance the communication competence among Vietnamese high school students. Within such a context, this study aims at exploring EFL teachers and students’ perspectives on communicative skills represented in the new English textbooks grade 10. This study involved 42 students in answering a questionnaire and 5 teachers in responding the interview questions. The findings indicated that the new English textbooks grade 10 could improve their communicative skills. Specifically, the activities designed in the textbooks reinforced the communicative skills among students. Furthermore, language provided in the textbooks is appropriate and conducive for students, and the subject and content could aid students’ communicative skills. Such preliminary findings are hoped to contribute to a better understanding of the new English textbooks in English language learning in Vietnamese context.

scholarly journals Authentic materials in online teaching to improve students
 involvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 127 ◽  
pp. 01018
Author(s):  
Maria Dmitrievna Inkova ◽  
Irina Valerievna Pronina ◽  
Ludmila Petrovna Timoshenko ◽  
Daria Alekseevna Prusakova ◽  
Yana Borisovna Adasova
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teachers And Students

Online education is not an innovative product nowadays but when COVID-19 pandemic resulted in total lockdowns, many teachers and students registered numerous challenges in virtual classrooms among which the level of a teacher-student interaction is a focus of this paper. The research shows that isolation, distraction, and lack of immediate connection can actually pose a big problem. As a result, many students lose interest and become passive learners with poor performance. To revive scholars’ involvement research was conducted integrating authentic materials in online classes. A quasi-experimental method was used to collect data. A questionnaire among the students allowed to consider their attitude to studying online while semi-structured interviews and self-written reflections provided rich material for analysis. On the whole, the study revealed positive gains. Being a natural source of practical English, authentic materials bring meaning back into the classrooms and offer teachers an inexhaustible source of relevant language. They help regain students’ engagement if applied thoughtfully. Though there are certain difficulties, with due experience and practice they can be overcome. The results of this study contribute to providing useful guidelines for English teachers and students to enhance the efficacy of teaching and learning activities, particularly in virtual ELT (English Language Teaching) classrooms.

Importance of Video Aids’ Usage in Teaching and Learning Process of English Language Classes

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eriselda Vrapi ◽  
Xhevdet Zekaj
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
English Curriculum ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
8Th Grade

This study aims to explore the use of video in English language teaching (ELT) elementary school (grades 8 to 9)... In addition, the thesis aims to find out how videos in English lessons helped to achieve the goals of English curriculum. The main hypothesis was that teaching with video would develop pupils’ communicative skills and, therefore, was appropriate for the communicative approach to ELT. The study addressed five research questions regarding the use of videos in English lessons in the case study school: why the teachers used videos in ELT, what kinds of videos were used in English lessons, how and how often videos were used, what was taught and learned through the use of videos and, finally, what the teachers’ and pupils’ attitudes to lessons with videos were. The research was performed as a case study at an Elbasan elementary school. The data for the research was obtained through the use of mixed methods: qualitative, in the form of interviews with four English teachers and observations of three of the interviewed teachers’ lessons with videos, and quantitative, in the form of a pupil questionnaire answered by 105 pupils from two 8th grade and two 9th grade classes.

A study of Importance of English Language Proficiency in Hospitality Industry and the Role of Hospitality Educators in Enhancing the Same Amongst The Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arati Prabhu ◽  
Prachi Wani
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teaching Learning

The study is undertaken to understand the importance of English language skills in the Indian hospitality industry, and the gaps therein. It studies the challenge as it exists in Pune city, and how AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology has attempted to address the issue(s). The study aims at gathering primary information by means of questionnaires. It sheds light on the gap between existing and desired standards of English proficiency. It also highlights the attempts by the three important stakeholders in order to address the issue. Though, attempts are made from the industry, teachers and students, it is recognized that joint efforts need to be made to tackle the problem collectively and from all sides. It is an urgent calling for innovative teaching learning practices and encouraging sound develop initiatives and commitment. The primary data is across the cross section of Pune hoteliers, teachers and students of the college. The findings reflect the importance of English as the universal medium of communication, and its importance in rendering quality service and importantly.

scholarly journals Home schooling through online teaching in the era of COVID-19: Exploring the role of home-related factors that deepen educational inequalities across European societies

2021 ◽  
pp. 147490412110233
Author(s):  
Kostas Dimopoulos ◽  
Christos Koutsampelas ◽  
Anna Tsatsaroni
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Home Schooling ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
School Conditions ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
Teachers And Students

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments worldwide to produce solutions to the abruptly interrupted work in education. School systems appear to have responded rapidly, creating home schooling and online educational environments, where teachers and students would interact with safety. In this paper, we attempt a synthesis of Sen’s capability approach, Bourdieu’s theory of capital and Bernstein’s framework in order to theorize the relationships between home and school conditions and practices, and to analyse the data of the 2nd Survey of Schools: ICT in Education (a survey conducted in 2019 on behalf of the European Commission collecting data regarding digitalization in education and digital technologies in learning in the European Union). The survey is complemented by a second set of indicators provided by Eurostat to further investigate the availability and functionality of household space per family in selected European countries. We find significant differences in important social and environmental conversion factors, likely limiting children’s capability to benefit from digital schooling. The most important differences are found in regard to parents’ familiarity with information and communications technology use, while inequalities in environmental factors, such as overcrowded housing, are also existent. Overall, there are large inequalities within and between countries in Europe, which need to be addressed by policymakers.

Engaging Exam-Oriented Students in Communicative Language Teaching by ‘Packaging’ Learning English Through Songs as Exam Practice

RELC Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 003368822097854
Author(s):  
Kevin Wai-Ho Yung
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
High Stakes Testing ◽  
Communicative Language Teaching ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Secondary English ◽  
Language Curriculum ◽  
Teachers And Students

Literature has long been used as a tool for language teaching and learning. In the New Academic Structure in Hong Kong, it has become an important element in the senior secondary English language curriculum to promote communicative language teaching (CLT) with a process-oriented approach. However, as in many other English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) contexts where high-stakes testing prevails, Hong Kong students are highly exam-oriented and expect teachers to teach to the test. Because there is no direct assessment on literature in the English language curriculum, many teachers find it challenging to balance CLT through literature and exam preparation. To address this issue, this article describes an innovation of teaching ESL through songs by ‘packaging’ it as exam practice to engage exam-oriented students in CLT. A series of activities derived from the song Seasons in the Sun was implemented in the ESL classrooms in a secondary school in Hong Kong. Based on the author’s observations and reflections informed by teachers’ and students’ comments, the students were first motivated, at least instrumentally, by the relevance of the activities to the listening paper in the public exam when they saw the similarities between the classroom tasks and past exam questions. Once the students felt motivated, they were more easily engaged in a variety of CLT activities, which encouraged the use of English for authentic and meaningful communication. This article offers pedagogical implications for ESL/EFL teachers to implement CLT through literature in exam-oriented contexts.

scholarly journals Perceptions Towards Integrating Desire2Learn System in EFL Teaching and Learning Processes

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eman Abdel-Reheem Amin ◽  
Faiza Abdalla ELhussien Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Efl Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Acceptance Model

This study applied the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in investigating teachers and students’ perceptions towards integrating the D2L system to enhance EFL teaching and learning processes at the English language department, Majmaah University. Two close-ended questionnaires were designed to measure the participants’ perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitudes, and intentions to use D2L. To understand participants’ perceptions and the obstacles that may hinder their use of D2L, an interview with open-ended questions were conducted. Data from the questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS. Qualitative analysis of the interview data showed the frequencies and proportions of participants’ responses. The findings indicated that the D2L system is totally accepted by teachers and students. Few problems along with their suggested solutions were grouped, presented and discussed.

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