scholarly journals Designing authentic reading materials to suit local context in Uzbekistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 131-161
Author(s):  
D. Z. Ernazarov ◽  
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Kh. N. Avilova ◽  
M. Kh. Gulyamova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Internet Resource ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Selection Of

What teaching materials are relevant to develop reading skills of my students? Can every Internet resource or course book be used in all classrooms? Should materials meet national standards of a particular country? Teachers usually face the reality while selecting resources to use in their teaching. Teaching materials are an indispensible tool in the majority of language classrooms. This paper gives an overview of reading materials and the selection of authentic materials for designing reading tasks in the English as a foreign language classroom in Uzbekistan. It also seeks theories that support the efforts in developing culturally and locally appropriate EFL reading materials. This article proposes a method of using authentic materials in teaching students a foreign language. The main criteria for the selection of authentic materials in accordance with the purpose and objectives of learning are identified, and the advantages of their use for the development of reading skills in comparison with adapted texts and an increase in the level of motivation for learning a foreign language are analyzed. English learners often say that reading, which is a vital part of language learning, is boring and difficult. This problematic situation may be the result of improper EFL reading practice.

scholarly journals Creating Authentic Reading Materials for EFL Learners In Uzbekistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 2730-2742
Author(s):  
Avilova Khalida Nabijanovna Et al.
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Internet Resource ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Material Development ◽  
Reading Material ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
Selection Of

Reading skill plays an important role as it is an indispensible tool in majority language classrooms. Selection and development of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) reading materials relevant to local context must be carefully done by the teachers, because every internet resource or course book may not be appropriate in all classrooms.  This paper gives an overview about reading material development and the selection of authentic materials for designing reading tasks in the English as a foreign language classroom in Uzbekistan. It also looks for theories which support the efforts in developing culturally and locally appropriate EFL reading materials.

scholarly journals Developing Authentic L2 Reading Materials

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seifoddin Rajabi ◽  
Majid Farahian
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Real World ◽  
Artificial Language ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
L2 Reading ◽  
Reading Materials

Reading means different things to different people; for some it is recognizing written words, while for others, it is an opportunity to teach pronunciation and practice speaking. However, reading always has a purpose. It is something that we do everyday; it is an integral part of our daily lives, taken very much for granted and generally assumed to be something that everyone can do. The reason for reading depends very much on the purpose for reading. Among aspects which prove positive when using authentic materials is that they are highly motivating, giving a sense of achievement when understood and encourage further reading. One of the main reasons for using authentic materials in the classroom is once outside the controlled language learning environment, the learner will not encounter the artificial language of the classroom but the real world and language the way it is really used (Berardo, 2006).    Keywords: Authenticity; Foreign language (L2) learning; Reading comprehension; Reading materials                                                                                                                                                                      

scholarly journals Developing Context-Based Reading Materials

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atmazaki Atmazaki
Keyword(s):  
Field Test ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Test Evaluation ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Evaluation Phase ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Reading Interest ◽  
Preliminary Phase

This study aims to explain the process of developing teaching materials based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL). As the basis of development, this study used 7 types of texts that should be learned in class VII SMPitems, namely descriptive texts, fantasy texts, procedural texts, report texts, poetical texts, fable texts, and letters texts. The development models of Plomp is used to analyze the needs (preliminary phase), make the design (prototyping phase), and conduct field test (evaluation phase). The results show that the contextual reading of developed material meets the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. It is expected that teaching Reviews These materials can improve reading interest and students' reading skills.

scholarly journals Membaca Berkelompok Kasus: Pemelajar Bahasa Jepang Orang Indonesia

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Arianty Visiaty
Keyword(s):  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Ability Level ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Written Sources

<p style="text-align: justify;">Keterampilan membaca yang baik diperlukan untuk membuat skripsi. Mahasiswa tidak hanya diharapkan bisa membaca bibliografi berbahasa Inggris, tetapi juga bahasa Jepang. Akan tetapi bagi mahasiswa pemelajar bahasa Jepang yang berasal dari negara yang beraksara <em>non-kanji</em>, membaca bahan bacaan otentik seperti buku, koran, ataupun dokumen lainnya bukanlah hal yang mudah (terutama untuk pemelajar tingkat menengah). Fokus dari penelitian ini adalah <em>mutual activity</em> yang terjadi di kegiatan membaca berkelompok dan penggunaan <em>prior knowledge</em>. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa dapat menangkap isi bacaan otentik dalam bahasa Jepang di atas level kemampuannya. Dengan membaca dalam kelompok, mahasiswa bisa saling menggunakan sumber daya yang mereka miliki sehingga mereka bisa mengerti isi bacaan lebih dalam. Dengan menggunakan bahasa ibu, mahasiswa dapat dengan mudah menggunakan <em>prior knowledge</em> untuk memahami isi bahan bacaan, dan dapat saling bertanya dan memberikan pendapat secara bebas.</p><h6 align="center"> <strong>Abstract</strong></h6><p style="text-align: justify;">To write a good thesis, students must have good reading skills. In the Japanese Language learner case, he/she will be required to be able to read not only textbooks or other written sources in Indonesian language and English, but also materials in Japanese. But, to Japanese language learners that come from non-kanji countries, reading authentic materials such as books, news papers, documents, etc., is not easy (more especially for intermediate level learners). The focus of this study is the mutual activity that occurs and the use of prior knowledge on group reading.The outcome of this research is that students are able to grasp authentic reading content in Japanese that is in a level that is beyond their actual ability level. By reading in groups, students can one another use resources that they each have so that their understanding towards the reading content is deeper. By using the mother language, students are easily able to raise and use their prior knowledge to understand reading materials, can ask questions towards one another, express opinions and freely have a debate.</p>

Problems of foreign language teaching for professional communication in an agrarian university and ways to solve them

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
Ksenia V. Kapranchikova ◽  
Elena L. Zavgorodnyaya ◽  
Elena S. Saenko
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Language For Specific Purposes ◽  
Peter The Great ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Text Content ◽  
Selection Of

Foreign language teaching for professional communication in an agrarian university is carried out on the basis of one of two approaches: a) foreign language for specific purposes and b) content and language integrated learning. The purpose of foreign language teaching within the framework of a foreign language for specific purposes is the mastering of professional vocabulary by students and teaching translation of a professional orientation text. Content and language inte-grated learning aims at a) the development of students’ foreign language communicative compe-tence in the professional sphere of communication and b) teaching a profile discipline in a foreign language. Depending on the choice of a methodic approach to teaching, the content and methods of teaching, the requirements for teaching materials and the competence of the teacher of a foreign language will change. Based on the analysis and generalization of the experience of the Voronezh State Agrarian University named after Emperor Peter the Great, the main problems associated with foreign language teaching for professional purposes in an agrarian university are considered. We identify four such problems: 1) different levels of students’ proficiency in a foreign language; 2) teaching materials in a foreign language for professional communication are developed on the basis of a foreign language for special purposes; 3) the selection of the subject content of teaching is not carried out taking into account the intradisciplinary specialization of students of a specific training profile; 4) a foreign language teacher is not always competent in the field of the students’ profile specialty. We discuss each problem in detail and offer possible solutions.

scholarly journals Implementation of Blended Learning based Leseverstehen Teaching Materials in Germany Students of KKNI

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 518-525
Author(s):  
Rina Evianty ◽  
Risnovita Sari
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Video Application ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The research background began with Indonesian students learning German who were less motivated in learning. This study aims to apply the effectiveness of Corel Video Studio learning media in Leseverstehen learning. The Leseverstehen course is one of the reading skills-oriented courses that must be mastered in German. In this course, students are required to make KKNI assignments. The purpose of further research is to develop the abilities of students in a learning process. The method used is quantitative descriptive, namely by using the Corel Studio video application in which there are various interesting themes from various activities. The results show that there is a significant increase in learning outcomes using Corel Video Studio in Leseverstehen learning. This study limits the study of skills to interest in learning and reading for foreign language learners. This research is urgent and important to carry out during the Covid 19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Designing Reading Materials For ESP Students Vocational High School of Medical Science

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Imam Fauzi ◽  
Dian Hanifah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
Needs Analysis ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Vocational High Schools

The study attempted to design reading materials for Medical Science at one of Vocational High Schools Medical Science in Serang. To produce satisfactory teaching materials, the researchers did the following steps: doing needs analysis, reviewing the principles of materials design and reading in a foreign language, designing course framework, designing syllabus, designing the reading materials, and implementing the sample lessons. The researchers employed qualitative methods in gathering the data. The instruments used were questionnaire and interview. The questionnaire was addressed to students, alumni, teachers and institution. The interview was collected from the companies or users that have ever recruited the graduated students. The needs analysis was carried out by distributing questionnaires. The results were then analyzed. The result of needs analysis, became the basis for the researchers to design course framework. The course framework was then developed into a syllabus. Finally the syllabus became the basis for designing reading materials. The reading materials for Vocational High School Husada Pratama applied a topical syllabus. Each lesson or unit had different topics, greeting and introduction. Introduction about nurse, health, dioalogue conversation nurse and patient, eat healthy food, profile a nurse, tools, disease, nutrition, the healthy diet pyramid. Each lesson also adopted various reading skills or strategies. They were skimming, scanning, and guessing meaning from context. When the materials had been designed, the researchers implemented six out of ten lessons of the coursebook. The results were satisfactory. Most students mentioned that the coursebook was related to their field of study. The majority of the students also said that the materials were understandable and interesting. They also said that they were satisfied with the reading materials. Keywords: Reading materials, ESP, Reading skill

scholarly journals Designing Reading Materials For ESP Students Vocational High School Of Medical Science

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imam Fauzi ◽  
Dian Hanifah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Needs Analysis ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
Health Dialogue

The study attempted to design reading materials for Medical Science students at one of Vocational High Schools in Serang. To produce satisfactory teaching materials, the researchers conducted the following steps: doing needs analysis, reviewing the principles of materials design and reading in a foreign language, designing course framework, syllabus, the reading materials, and implementing the sample lessons. Researchers employed qualitative methods in gathering the data. The instruments used were questionnaire and interview. The questionnaire was addressed to students, alumni, teachers and institution. The interview was collected from the users. The needs analysis was carried out by distributing questionnaires. The result of needs analysis, became the basis for the researchers to design course framework. The course framework was then developed into a syllabus. Finally the syllabus became the basis for designing reading materials. Reading materials for Vocational High School applied a topical syllabus. Each lesson or unit discusses different topics, greeting and introduction. Introduction about nurse, health, dialogue between nurse and patient, eat healthy food, profile a nurse, tools, disease, nutrition, the healthy diet pyramid. Each lesson also adopted various reading skills or strategies. They were skimming, scanning, and guessing meaning from context. When the materials had been designed, the researchers implemented six out of ten lessons of the coursebook. The results were satisfactory. Most students mentioned that the coursebook was related to their field of study. The majority of the students said that the materials were understandable and interesting. They also said that they were satisfied with the reading materials

scholarly journals Investigating digitized authentic materials: Pre-service teachers� voice

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Adriani Yulia Purwaningrum ◽  
Fazri Nur Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Multiple Case

Over past few decades, research on authentic materials has been focused on helping teachers provide their learners� teaching materials. Most of the researches in this area explore the benefits and drawbacks of authentic materials utilization in the classroom. This multiple case study aims at investigating benefits of and barriers in using authentic materials presented as a digital media used in their EFL classrooms. Document and an interview were employed to reveal the teachers� perception. The findings indicate although it was considered difficult to find and organize, digitized authentic materials helped teachers in teaching English as a Foreign Language for learners with various levels and backgrounds. Its use could help teachers motivate and promote their students� interest in learning. However, disselection and misuse of it might not meet students� needs and interest in learning. Good teachers� capacity in finding and using the digitized authentic materials could encourage better learning process and students� better learning achievement. Therefore, it is recommended that for the further study, learners� perception also need to be explored.

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