scholarly journals Strategies for teaching English spelling and reading

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-115
Author(s):  
Daniela Sorádová
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teaching Career ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Beginning Learners ◽  
English Spelling

Learning English reading and spelling in a non-native speaking environment is generally practised through drill, repetition and learning by heart. However, in the native speaking environment, there are different approaches applied in order to teach English to beginning learners. Based on the continuous one-month observation of the native English learners and their teachers in Northern Ireland and the non-native English young learners and their teachers in Slovakia, we are going to highlight the main differences in teaching how to read and write between native and non-native English learners from various points of view and suggest accommodations that may be beneficial for non-native learners and their teachers. We are predominantly going to focus on the approach “Phonics” used for teaching young learners how to read and write in the native English speaking environment. Furthermore, we are going to stress the importance of the teaching practice by novice teachers as we consider it the first step in their early teaching career.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using Songs on Young English Learners’ Motivation in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (24) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Manal Hisham Al-Smadi
Keyword(s):  
Private School ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Music Analysis ◽  
T Test ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Vocabulary Retention ◽  
Human Voice ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Effective Use

A song is a work of poetry that is typically intended to be sung by human voice many studies have tackled the importance of implementing songs in teaching English as a second language (ESL) showing that they can be very effective in developing student’s grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary retention. This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of using songs on young student’s motivation in Jordan. The participants were two different groups from a private school in Jerash. Their motivation was examined with and without implementing music. Analysis of the data using a t– test suggested that using songs in teaching English for young learners was significantly effective in raising their motivation to learn the language. The study also concluded with some implications about the effective use of songs to enhance the effect of these results.

scholarly journals English Teachers' Perception about Humanistic Approach and Its Implementation in Teaching English for Young Learners

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisna Listiari
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
The Body ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Public Elementary Schools ◽  
Humanistic Approach

This study describes the teachers’ perception regarding humanistic approach in teaching English for young learners in Public Elementary Schools in Badung Regency. The objectives of this study were (1) to find out the perceptions of the English teachers in public elementary schools in Badung Regency on humanism values in teaching English for young learners, (2) to find out how the English teachers implement humanism values in teaching English as a foreign language in public elementary schools in Badung Regency, and (3) to find out teachers’ perceptions about humanism values related to their strategies in teaching English for young learners in the classroom. The results indicated that the English teachers practice often reflect their stated beliefs about humanism values. In dealing with feeling of the students, the activity of both T2 and T3 appeared around 30 times.  The average of three teachers was 28.0 or (15.3%). In dealing with students’ motivation in learning process, the average was 25.0 or (13.8%). The most activities appeared in this component was 28 times and it appeared mostly in T3.This study offers some contributions to the body of knowledge about teacher’s competences, particularly the implementation of Teaching English Learners at the Elementary School.

scholarly journals INNOVATIVE PRINCIPLES OF FACILITATIVE TEACHING IN USING CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES FOR TEACHING ENGLISH YOUNG LEARNERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 81-94
Author(s):  
Ернест Івашкевич ◽  
Наталія Антюхова
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Appropriate Behavior ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Good Point ◽  
Supportive Learning Environment

We emphasized that there were many factors (both internal and external) that should be taken into consideration while we were engaged in the teaching process. Under “the internal factors” we mean factors which are inside the classroom. They are: Effective instructions. In this way we mean teaching practice due to the attention to individuals of pupils leading well-planned instructions, which tend to enhance a great order and effective process of studying. Setting and implementing rules. In this case the goal is to achieve maximum result of learning within minimum of time. Feedback according to appropriate behavior. It is a good point to remember that praise of behavior would be more effective if it was linked with well-planned and well-done performance. Emphasizing on classroom environment. Well-managed classrooms will increase pupils’ desire to study in such supportive learning environment. The best teacher’s Approach. The best way to teach pupils is to develop their activity that lets them to create the rules, instead of telling the schoolchildren what the rules are. Disabilities. If one pupil has a disability to study this subject, the teacher may need to spend more one-on-one time with this pupil or allow the development of technician to provide the activities with him/her.             It was shown that external factors were these ones that were outside the classroom. In this way they affect classroom management, such as: planning, developing teacher’s personality, organizing parent-teacher meetings and emphasizing on psychological factors.

scholarly journals VERBAL AND NONVERBAL LANGUAGE: PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ DECISIVENESS IN TEYL

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Yuli Astutik ◽  
Oikurema Purwati
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Essential Point ◽  
Verbal Language ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Different Levels

The ability to communicate in the classroom is an essential point for teachers to convey lessons material well. Some experts state that communication is a form of verbal and nonverbal language. This study analyzes how pre-service teachers prepare to become professional English teachers in teaching English as a foreign language. By using two different theories, Brown (2007) and Hall (1959), the researchers investigate the extent to which pre-service teachers use verbal and non-verbal language in the practice of teaching English to elementary students. In collecting data, researchers conducted observations and interviews to research subjects. The researchers then analyzed the data in several stages and made conclusions. In a nutshell, all pre-service teachers with different levels, low and competent, use verbal and nonverbal language during their teaching practice. However, they have different academic contributions to their performance in teaching English to young learners.

scholarly journals Projecting the Implementation Feasibility of CLIL Approach for TEYL at Primary Schools in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Rina Wahyu Setyaningrum ◽  
Oikurema Purwati
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Young Learners

2013 curriculum of Indonesia has amended English as an extra-curricular or a local content subject at primary schools. There are no standards to achieve and the teachers have to find the appropriate strategies to its delivery. It triggers the teachers’ lack of confidence in terms of content and methods. On the other hand, cognitive domain with the test as achievement standard regardless providing the experience of using the language for communication has been practiced. Integrating the thematic units of primary schools’ thematic lesson seems possible to carry out because the teacher can use its themes or sub-themes as a topic for Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL). This exploratory case study employs in-depth interviews with three teachers from well-established schools using a semi-structured interview, observations for field notes, and focus group discussion. The findings reveal that all teachers developed the materials for their teaching based on the regular class thematic lessons and a book provided by the local government. As for teaching practice, they have implemented the CLIL principles although they did not realize it. Ultimately, CLIL adaptation is appropriate for TEYL as that representative area in as much as teacher’s English language proficiency and pedagogical competency are upgraded. Highlights: Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) should provide the young learners opportunities to use the English language contextually. Soft CLIL does not require a high level of achievement in language but it provides the students simple language instruction with simplified materials.  

scholarly journals Improving Students’ Motivation to Learn English by Serving English Book with Local Wisdom

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 453
Author(s):  
Nining Ismiyani
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Initial Evaluation ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Millennial Students ◽  
West Kalimantan ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Points Of View

In improving English language skills, reading serves as a supportive activity. Reading is fundamental to improve students’ vocabulary in order to facilitate their speaking and writing skills. However, one of the barriers that students face in reading contents obtained from overseas references is the level of reading difficulty which is classified as quite high that it reduces reading motivation. This study aims to develop an English reading comprehension book that contains the local values to motivate students in learning English as well as an as attempt to preserve local culture among millennial students who have massively been exposed to western lifestyles. This study used a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. However, only the initial three stages out of five will be discussed. 187 participants studying at a university in West Kalimantan were invited online to take part in the needs analysis stage and initial evaluation. The research resulted in a book with an ISBN in accordance to the participants’ needs and points of view in the analysis stage. Initial evaluation reveals that the book is interesting and easier to read that it is expected to increase motivation of English learners.

scholarly journals Teacher’s Strategies in Teaching English Speaking to Young Learners

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Nia Florentina Robert ◽  
Widi Syahtia Pane
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Social Strategy ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Process Strategy

In teaching and learning process strategy is an activity that should be done both teacher and learner in order to get learning activity become effective and efficient. In short, teaching strategies are very important since they determine the success of teaching process. Strategies used by teachers should be interesting and can capture students’ attention. Some of the strategies used in teaching speaking are such cooperative activities as role-play, creative tasks, and drilling [1]. This article report a qualitative study that find out teacher’s strategies in teaching English speaking to young learners in junior school. Two junior school teacher in SMP Purnama were participated in this research and data were collected through interviews based on a case study design. The result of this study indicated the technique employed by the teacher in teaching speaking were so various such as role play, storytelling, social strategy and discussion. Teachers at SMP Purnama use more than one teaching strategy same like explanation above. This strategy helps students in an easier, faster, and more fun way mastering vocabulary so that it greatly supports the improvement of students' speaking skills. The teachers chooses a strategy based on the principles of teaching speaking. The teacher uses several strategies to help students are more motivated to learn and can add to their new vocabulary.

scholarly journals TEACHERS’ STRATEGY OF POSITIONING IN TEACHING YOUNG LEARNERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Novi Restuningrum
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Body Posture ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Final Point ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Positioning Strategy ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

Abstract: Teacher’s position in the classroom depends on several aspects including the classroom s/he teaches in – whether s/he has the ability to move around – and the nature of the activities s/he is going to do in the class. As teacher's gestures including positioning and body posture bring the particular message to the students, the position whether a teacher should stand in front of the students, crouch down near them or sit with them on the floor needs to be considered when the teacher plans the lesson. This paper presents a discussion on how teachers of young learners position themselves in the classroom, the observed students’ behaviour during the lesson as the impacts of the positioning, and the teachers’ perspectives of the impacts of their positioning towards the students’ movement in the classroom. The study is done through observations towards an interview with two English teachers teaching classes of children of early years (4-5 years old), at a pre-school in Jakarta. It portrays a description of the teachers' position in the classroom and why they choose a particular position for a particular activity. The findings show that standing, sitting and kneeling in front of the students or among them is the most chosen position. Analysis on how students react to their lesson in relation to their position while teaching is also presented after a discussion on the reasons of teachers choosing their position in the classroom. As a final point, I elaborate the discussion on how teacher's positioning strategy can be implemented to help improving teacher's teaching practice. The presentation is envisioned for language teachers, language teaching researchers, teacher trainers, and those who are interested in the area of Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL).

scholarly journals Using Games as a Tool in Teaching Vocabulary to Young Learners

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Ameer Bakhsh
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Main Subject ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Conventional Methods ◽  
Practical Implications

<p>Over the last few decades, teaching English become a phenomenon in Saudi Arabia, especially to young learners. English is taught as a main subject in kindergarten and elementary schools. Like any other children, Saudis accept new foreign languages easily, but they get bored very fast if the teacher is teaching them using the old conventional methods and techniques. The aim of this paper is to prove that games are effective tools when devised to explain vocabularies and they make it easier to remember their meanings. This paper deals with a literature review of teaching English vocabulary to young learners using games. Then it discusses the importance of using games in teaching vocabulary and in what way using them is helpful. After that it investigates the practical implications of using games to teach vocabulary that includes the implementation of vocabulary games and some examples of games that could be used to teach vocabulary to children. And finally it examines challenges teachers face when teaching vocabulary using games to young learners.</p>

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