Six Technological Innovations That Changed English Language Teaching

Author(s):  
Bekešová Jana ◽  
Romanová Iveta

Abstract The paper focuses on six technological innovations which have influenced English language teaching and learning. Their potential is analysed and the way suggested how they could be creatively used. In the research part, authors introduce the most popular ones among English teachers and present those they would like to apply within the lessons. Being able to analyse the opposite point of view as well, small number of English students were asked which of these technological tools their English teachers use the most and on the other hand, would like to experience when learning English. In addition, we compare the difference in their choice when teaching and learning English at primary and secondary school.

Author(s):  
Cicih Nuraeni

<p>The purpose of this study was to describe the use of Total Physical Response (TPR) method on young learners English Language Teaching (ELT) at Panti Asuhan Yauma. The method of the research is descriptive qualitative. In this research the researcher describes the activities carried out by teachers and students by using TPR method. The data resources are from teacher and students in Panti Asuhan Yauma Jakarta. The class consists of 30 students which their ages were around 5 to 11 years old. The data collected through observation in learning activities. The instruments were pre-test and post-test with 2 (two) criterion being assessed, namely vocabulary and comprehension. They were divided into 5 (five) elements such as accuracy of word, understanding each word, word choice, understanding the meaning, and speaking easily. The results showed that there was an improvement in vocabulary score about 27.40 and comprehension score about 28.77. The research finding first showed that when using the TPR method children enjoyed and were also very active in learning English. The researcher hopes that the study contributes to the activities of teaching and learning English, especially teaching English for young learners. It was proved by the score from pre-test and post-test.</p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 516
Author(s):  
Mohammad Owais Khan

The present study attempts to highlight the issues related to the Tribulations and Counteractive measures for teaching and learning English to Intermediate students of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP), India. The language policy in intermediate college education emerged as a social and personal problem. The quality of English Language teaching in majority of Indian Intermediate Colleges presents a very appalling picture. Teachers’ language proficiency, exposure to language and teaching materials is major concerns for quality English language learning. In reality intermediate students’ situation in UP is very difficult. They don’t have good opportunities as the big cities’ students have. These students consider English as a subject not as a language. So they focus only on examination not on the learning. This is an area which needs proper investigation. This study and the remedial measures suggested at the end will hopefully help students and teachers in learning and teaching English easily and appropriately. The study will also be useful for teachers, scholars, course designers and material producers of English language teaching.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 485-492
Author(s):  
Sabri Thabit Saleh Ahmed ◽  
Bushra Thabit Ahmed Qasem

The task of teaching and learning English as a foreign language is not an easy task as there are many factors that may contribute positively or negatively to its success. In the context of this study, most school-leavers have very poor English, especially when looking at their oral skills. This indicates that there are some problems that EFL learning and teaching encounter, and then such problems are reflected in students’ proficiency level. This study, therefore, explored the problems encountering EFL teaching and learning in Lahj primary and secondary schools to identify such problems and suggest some solutions that may help in improving English language teaching and learning in the concerned schools. Data were collected from 32 EFL senior teachers and supervisors of Lahj governorate. Findings showed that large classes, lack of teaching aids, teachers’ low proficiency in English, teachers’ limited experience with communicative language teaching, late beginning of learning English, lack of focus on oral communicative English, use of mother tongue in classroom, students’ low motivation and interference between English and Arabic are considered as major problems encountering English language teaching and learning in the concerned South Yemeni schools and contribute negatively to students’ proficiency level. The study has provided some recommendations that may help in improving EFL teaching and learning in the concerned schools and in Yemeni schools generally.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Cicih Nuraeni

The purpose of this study was to describe the use of Total Physical Response (TPR) method on early childhood English Language Teaching (ELT) at Panti Asuhan Yauma Jakarta and to know the students’ response after learning English using TPR method. The method of the research is descriptive qualitative. In this research the researcher describes the activities carried out by teachers and students by using TPR method. The data resources are from teacher and students in Panti Asuhan Yauma Jakarta . The class consist of 6 students which their age was around  5 to 11 years old. The data collected through observation and interview both teacher and students. The instruments were pre-test and post-test with 2 (two) criterion being assessed, namely vocabulary and comprehension. They were divided into 6 (six) elements such as accuracy of word, understanding each word, word choice, understanding the meaning, speaking easily,and intonation. The results showed that there was any improvement on vocabulary score about 26.16 and comprehension score about 27.16. The research finding firstly showed the TPR method was able to be applied to children because they enjoyed and were also very active in learning English. The researcher hopes that the study contributes to the activities of teaching and learning English, especially teaching English for early childhood. It was proved by the score from pre-test and post-test.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Aditya Pratama ◽  
Joko Nurkamto ◽  
Endang Setyaningsih

<p>Despite of the numerous researches of English language teaching, there are not many researches about teaching English to students with hearing impairment, thus this research is implemented. The objectives of the research are to: (1) describe the implementation of teaching and learning English in XI grade students of SLB-B in Surakarta (2) identify the problems faced by teacher and students in the process of teaching and learning English, and (3) find out the students’ proficiency level in English. This research used qualitative naturalistic method. The data were collected through observation, interview, and document collecting. Coding was used in analyzing the data. The research finding shows that the students with hearing impairment are also able to understand English as long as the teacher uses various teaching method which are suitable with them. The students’ problems are coming from of their lack of language input which results in their imperfect pronunciation and limited vocabulary.</p>


Author(s):  
Muhammad Gilar Yudha Pratama

Teaching English in Indonesia is implemented through the teaching of EFL (English as a foreign language). Teaching and learning English as a second language poses a challenge for both teachers and students. Problems that arise such as lack of student motivation, changing curriculum, monotonous learning, lack of teacher creativity, and lack of linguistic knowledge in teaching become a separate issue. This article describes the role linguistic morphology plays in teaching and learning English in the classroom. It particularly describes the challenge of combining simple compound words with morphological forms created by the teacher. This teaching design will be applied to 7th grade junior high school students. This simple design will introduce how to combine noun and adjective using the daily context familiar to the students. The researcher expects to see the challenges the teachers will face during the application of the design in the classroom and how they create ways to deal with the challenges.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Waquar Ahmad Khan

Believe it or not, attitude can be an obstacle.To learn any language, positive attitude is prerequisite, and a learner needs to go for it. Learning English as a foreign language is certainly not an easy task. Particularly if you are learning English in a non-English-speaking country. English language teaching and learning always attracts the attention of young minds and young generations across the globe for many pedagogical, sociolinguistic, and economic reasons. The present study focuses on teaching English to the students of Arabic and Islamic studies as their compulsory paper at Taibah University. The research paper is based on action research carried out at Al Ula campus, Taibah University. Compulsory English course specification caters to a mixed and mostly large group of students who belong to different social, cultural, economic, and regional background. It is because of this reason; the primary focus of this study is to find out the problems and challenges among learners and teachers. More precisely, the impact and interference of mother tongue (Arabic), lack of opportunity to use English in day to day activities, approach concerning learning English, and inefficacy of EFL learning and teaching.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 352
Author(s):  
Irfan Masrur ◽  
Enny Irawati ◽  
Gunadi Harry Sulistyo

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong><strong> </strong>Writing with its complexity might make English language teaching more challenging for most English teachers to help learners facing difficulties in writing. Many students in any research report usually have problems in finding ideas to write and constructing sentences. This study was initially intended to solve those kinds of problem. The integration of writing process with Quantum Learning framework was the strategy implemented in this study. The result showed that the integration of writing process with Quantum Learning framework could make students’ writing better and enable the students to actively participate during the teaching and learning process.</p><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Rumitnya menulis membuat pengajaran bahasa Inggris lebih menantang bagi beberapa guru bahasa Inggris untuk membantu para pesertadidik menghadapi kesulitan dalam menulis. Dalam setiap laporan penelitian, beberapa siswa biasanya memiliki masalah dalam menemukan ide untuk menulis dan menyusun kalimat. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk memecahkan masalah-masalah tersebut. Integrasi proses menulis dengan <em>Quantum Learning</em> adalah strategi yang diterapkan dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi proses menulis dengan <em>Quantum Learning</em> dapat membuat tulisan siswa lebih baik dan memungkinkan siswa untuk berpartisipasi aktif selama proses belajar mengajar.


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