scholarly journals FOLKTALES AS MEANINGFUL CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC RESOURCES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING SKILLS

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Mantra Ida Bagus Nyoman ◽  
Kumara Dewa Gede Agung Gana
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Linguistic Resources ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Student Reading ◽  
Time Culture

Creating an English learning environment in which learners are highly motivated is sometimes very challenging for EFL teachers. Folktales can be useful for facilitating learners in their competence of English language and also for enhancing their cross-cultural awareness. In the field of language teaching, the richness and potential of folktales seems to have been under-utilized in today’s language classes. This paper explores how folktales can be used as a medium of improving students’ reading skills and major benefits in using folktales for teaching English.  A classroom action research was employed to attain the purpose of this study in which two cyclic learning sessions were conducted to improve English learners’ reading skills. Several selected Indonesian folktales were intensively utilized in reading classes. This result of this study indicates that use of folktales by EFL teachers could improve student’ reading skill and widen their vocabulary and at the same time, culture is acquired by the students.

Technology-Infused Balanced Literacy for Enhancing the Reading Skills of Early Grade Children

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Amar Ali Khan ◽  
Manzile Maqsood ◽  
Sajid Umair
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Balanced Literacy ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Early Grade ◽  
Global Language ◽  
Different Cultures

English is considered as a universal and global language. It serves as a bridge between different cultures and countries. Owing to its great importance research studies are being carried out across the world in order to find out the best ways of teaching English Language at earlier stages of schooling. One such identified way is balanced literacy. This is a systematic approach towards teaching English not as a subject but as a language. This study was conducted to see the effect of technology infused balanced literacy approach on the learning skills and engagement level of English learners in context of Pakistani schools where English is taught as a second Language. An intervention of six weeks was carried out. During the study the conventional teaching methodology of English was also observed. The results of the study suggest the use of balanced literacy for improvement of reading skills.

scholarly journals AN APPLICATION OF CHORAL READING STRATEGY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS IN ECONOMIC TEXT TO INCREASING READING SKILLS FOR THE STUDENT GRADE XI STATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 2 MEDAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Sarah Nasution ◽  
Mierna Zulkarnain ◽  
Suhariyanti Suhariyanti
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Choral Reading

The objectives of this study are: (1) to determine the application of Choral Reading learning strategies relating to texts relating to Economics in learning English; (2) to determine the effectiveness of the application of choral reading learning strategies in English learning to students' reading skills. This type of research is Classroom Action Research which consists of two cycles. Subjects in the study were students of class XI with a total of 30 students. Data collection techniques that will be used are observation, documentation, and testing. The qualitative data analysis technique is by doing reflection notes, the thoughts that arise when observing, and are the results of the process of comparing, linking, or linking the data displayed with previous data. The results of this class action research showed an increase in initial ability compared to cycle 1, namely students who completed in cycle 1 numbered 15 students or 50.00%. From the results of the second cycle, it can be written that students who have completed are 24 students from 30 students or 80.00%. From cycle 1 to cycle 2 there was a 30% increase. This proves that the use of Choral Reading learning strategies is very effective.

scholarly journals Improving Reading Skills of Saudi English Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulwahab Alamat Alsharari ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
The Self ◽  
Language Practice ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Language Communication

This study aimed at investigating the underlying reasons that can cause Saudi EFL learners to have lower English performance. This study follows a qualitative method through interviewing three college students at Jouf University and one professor. The self-constructed interviews were basically targeted four items; 1) students’ related issues, 2) teachers’ related issues, 3) curricula- related issues, and 4) assessment related issues. The finding of this study have indicated that the primary reasons of Saudi EFL learners were due to their lower internal and intrinsic motivation. The conceptualized learning English as an academic course to pass, and not an actual language communication. The recommendations suggested by this study were trimmed into the following: increasing English language practice, learning authentic communicative language.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception towards the Use of Edmodo in Online-Based English Learning Class at Universitas Fajar

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 302
Author(s):  
Andi Febriana Tamrin
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
New Learning

Online-based learning or lecture is deemed as a new learning methodology among academics in this present era. This method involves a learning process in which lecturers and students could undergo lectures or courses without being present in the classroom.  One of the online applications that supports this method is Edmodo. This study aims to obtain data about the perception of students regarding the use of Edmodo in English language classes at Universitas Fajar. The method used in this study is descriptive study. The result showed that although it has drawbacks, Edmodo is considered as one of the most effective tools in supporting the learning process.

scholarly journals Viewpoints of Intercultural Competence Development in English Language Teaching / Learning Classroom

Verbum ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 95-105
Author(s):  
Roma Kriaučiūnienė ◽  
Auksė Šiugždinienė
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Language Studies ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Teaching Learning

The article presents an analysis of viewpoints on the development of intercultural competence in the English language teaching/learning classroom. Intercultural competence, acknowledged as the key component of foreign language studies, increases the need to adapt teaching methods and materials to raise learners’ cultural awareness. The following research problem is formulated: how schoolchildren’s intercultural competence is developed at schools during English language classes and what the preconditions of its improvement are. Based on the survey carried out at secondary schools and gymnasiums, the article presents the findings on the ninth and tenth formers’ viewpoints regarding the extent to which cultural activities are incorporated into their English language classroom. The respondents’ answers indicated that the present practices for the development of intercultural competence in the English language classroom are not sufficient. A conclusion is made that the English language teaching/ learning process should be more purposefully aimed at developing all the dimensions of learners’ intercultural competence.

scholarly journals Learning English in Catalonia

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-74
Author(s):  
Irati Diert-Boté ◽  
Xavier Martin-Rubió
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
University Students ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Education System ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Learning ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Small Stories

Abstract The aim of this study is to unveil English learners’ beliefs and emotions regarding the English language education received in Catalan schools. For that purpose, data from 5 focus groups with 31 university students have been analysed through a combination of MCA and small stories analysis. The findings reveal that the participants are dissatisfied with the English language education provided, and they believe that the teachers and/or the system are to blame for their (low) level of English. In the main story analysed, boredom, demotivation, irritation and frustration are emotions attached to English learning in high school, which are also present in most of our subjects’ small stories; it is the repetition (iterativity) of small stories, beliefs and emotions across participants that leads us to the detection of a discourse of victimhood, by which students identify themselves as the victims of their English teachers and/or the education system.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception towards the Use of Edmodo in Online-Based English Learning Class at Universitas Fajar

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 302
Author(s):  
Andi Febriana Tamrin
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
New Learning

Online-based learning or lecture is deemed as a new learning methodology among academics in this present era. This method involves a learning process in which lecturers and students could undergo lectures or courses without being present in the classroom.  One of the online applications that supports this method is Edmodo. This study aims to obtain data about the perception of students regarding the use of Edmodo in English language classes at Universitas Fajar. The method used in this study is descriptive study. The result showed that although it has drawbacks, Edmodo is considered as one of the most effective tools in supporting the learning process.

scholarly journals Optimization of English Online Learning Dictionary System Based on Multiagent Architecture

Complexity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ying Wang
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Algorithm ◽  
System Optimization ◽  
Learning System ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Navigation Problem ◽  
Traditional System

As a universal language in the world, English has become a necessary language communication tool under the globalization of trade. Intelligent, efficient, and reasonable English language-assisted learning system helps to further improve the English ability of language learners. English online learning dictionary, as an important query tool for English learners, is an important part of English online learning. This paper will optimize the design of English online learning dictionary system based on multiagent architecture. Based on the hybrid multiagent cooperative algorithm, this paper will improve the disadvantages of the online English learning dictionary system and propose an appropriate dictionary application evaluation function. At the same time, an improved reinforcement learning algorithm is introduced into the corresponding English online learning dictionary navigation problem so as to improve the efficiency of the online English learning dictionary system. English online learning dictionary is more intelligent and efficient. In this paper, the new online learning dictionary system optimization algorithm is proposed and compared with the traditional system algorithm. The experimental results show that the algorithm proposed in this paper solves the collaborative confusion problem of English learning online dictionary to a certain extent and further solves the corresponding navigation problem so as to improve the efficiency.

scholarly journals Learning Fun English Using Total Physical Response Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Zulia Karini
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
Physical Response ◽  
Response Method

One of the difficult parts of learning the target language for English language learners is the acquisition of vocabulary. Most learners find that English is a hard subject to be studied. However, they can enjoy learning English when it is taught in a fun way. Using games for teaching vocabulary has been very popular for several decades. Different studies revealed that games are beneficial in vocabulary learning because they enhance students’ ability to memorize words, encourage student’s interaction, improve their communicative skills and enhance students’ motivation. Games also can help the teachers to create contexts in which the language is useful and meaningful. Watching a movie is also a great way to learn English. Learners can improve their vocabulary while watching a film. Total Physical Response method can also be applied when teaching English for children. This method makes language skills more quickly understood and understood by children the use of functional English like "Show and tell". Fun English learning activities (over English learning) was done this time, considering how enthusiastic the children in Taman Baca Kudi Dusun Cunil Pegalongan village Banyumas in every activity given. This English learning activity also aims to provide English introduction materials early so that they will be accustomed to facing all things related to the English language.

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