scholarly journals GAMIFICATION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING ENGLISH

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-70
Author(s):  
Hadirotun - Nikmah
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Classroom ◽  
Learning English

ABSTRACT This paper aim to review some theories and previous studies on the application of game-based learning platform to improve students’ engagement in learning English. Learning English is crucial and is not negotiable in an Industry 4.0 era to communicate and to collaborate globally. In fact, not a few students find it difficult and lack of enthusiasm in learning English. One of the major problems is the teaching method which is less interesting and tends to be boring. Therefore, one of the solutions to resolve this problem is through the implementation of gamification. One of the most well-known employed gamification tools is Kahoot. Kahoot is one of the most used application to impove students’ engagement in learning English. Kahoot is a free game-based learning platform that can be used by teachers and students. Hence, this paper will describe at first the challenges in teaching English language in digital era. Further, it discusses the theory of gamification in education, advantages of gamification, the description of Kahoot, advantages of using Kahoot and how to apply Kahoot in English classroom. Some previous research highlighting the effect of using Kahoot on the students’ engagement in learning English is the main point covered next. The last part of this paper will present conclusion and pedagogical implication as a closing note. Keywords : gamification, Kahoot, students’ engagement

scholarly journals Should teachers use L1 in EFL classroom?

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 25-39
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
English Classroom ◽  
Method Approach ◽  
Rule Out

English language teachers customarily rule out the use of mother tongue for teaching English. Reflecting on the theoretical underpinnings and empirical research on the use of mother tongue (L1) in English classroom and its ongoing debate the present study aims to explore teachers’ and students’ perceptions of it. A mixed method approach using questionnaire and interview is employed to analyze Bangladeshi university teachers’ and students’ belief and perceptions of teaching English with the help of L1. The study also attempts to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using L1. Results indicate that both teachers and students perceive the necessity of judicious use of L1 to facilitate learning and acquisition of English as a foreign language (EFL).

scholarly journals Design and Construction of Multimedia Smart English Teaching Platform Based on RBF Algorithm

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Qianbo Li
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Teaching Approaches ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Short Algorithm ◽  
English Classroom ◽  
Design And Construction

With the economic development in our country, there are more and more international exchanges and communications. Hence, the ability to read, write, and communicate in English is essential and very necessary. In traditional English classroom teaching, teachers are the disseminators of knowledge, whereas students only receive knowledge passively. Due to the limitation of teaching hours and the lack of teaching approaches, it is necessary to make up for the insufficiency in the teaching activities through computer technology and multimedia technology. Abundant teaching approaches can cultivate the independent inquiry ability of students, and the establishment of such an English learning platform is conducive to improving the students’ ability to make full use of the information technology. Through teaching and learning, the students can become the main entity in the English teaching, which can stimulate their enthusiasm and form a good awareness for English learning. In this paper, the radial basis function (hereinafter referred to as RBF for short) algorithm is adopted. Combined with the constructive English teaching method, practical design and construction are carried out by analyzing the concepts, principles, and application strategies of smart classroom teaching in the multimedia background. The practice has proved that the method proposed in this paper is effective and has certain research value and positive significance for the research on English teaching.

scholarly journals Describing The Way of Teaching English to Students with Hearing Impairment

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Aditya Pratama ◽  
Joko Nurkamto ◽  
Endang Setyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Research Finding ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Learning English

<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>

scholarly journals TPR (TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE) METHOD ON TEACHING ENGLISH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Ruli Hafidah ◽  
Nurul Kusuma Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Training Stage ◽  
Physical Response ◽  
Response Method ◽  
Early Childhood Learning ◽  
Learning English

<p><em>This training is carried out to provide knowledge and skills to PAUD teachers in implementing English language </em><em>l</em><em>earning for early childhood. The subjects of the training were 30 Kindergarten (Kindergarten) and PAUD teachers of Bendosari kindergarten. The training is carried out in 3 stages, namely: (1) strengthening of materials related to the TPR (Total Physical Response) method in early childhood learning; (2) implementation of the TPR (Total Physical Response) method in learning aged children; and (3) evaluation of the material for the TPR (Total Physical Response) method in learning children. Training on the application of the TPR (Total Physical Response) method in learning English for early childhood can improve the understanding, abilities and skills of Kindergarten and PAUD teachers in the District, Sukoharjo Regency in compiling, developing, and implementing English learning using the TPR (Total Physical Response) method. Where the deepening of the material for each training stage reaches 90%. This is evidenced by the results of practice and the implications of each material. Kindergarten and PAUD teachers in Bendosari Subdistrict, Sukoharjo Regency can develop themes and materials, create and use media, choose English vocabulary according to themes and materials, and apply English learning using the TPR (Total Physical Response) method.</em></p>

scholarly journals LEARNING MOTIVATION AS THE BASIC NEEDS IN IMPROVING ENGLISH SKILLS FOR NON- EFL LEARNERS COOPERATIVELY

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Asti Gumartifa ◽  
Betri Sirajuddin
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Learning Motivation ◽  
Learning English

The language of English has been used for many years before. The importance of the English language used has been considered by many students in school activities. Unfortunately, some students cannot master English language skills easily. There are some students’ perception about the difficulties of learning English; some of them are students who have the low spirit of English learning process. English learning motivation is one of the fundamental requirements in the process of learning effectively. Motivation in learning English is a part of intrinsic factors from the students. Students have high and deep motivation in learning will gain the objective of learning well. Therefore, both teachers and students must keep improving the learning motivation to the students in the process of learning English both inside and outside of the class. This paper examines current views and scientific proof about the nature of learning motivation in improving non-English foreign language learners. This study is widely used to generate the diverse interests of teachers to the importance of motivation used in the process of English learning, especially for non-native English learners. Keywords:  English Language, English Learners, Learning Motivation, Cooperatively

scholarly journals Using Total Physical Response (TPR) Method on Young Learners English Language Teaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Cicih Nuraeni
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Word Choice ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Physical Response ◽  
Learning English

<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>

scholarly journals USING BOOKWIDGETS TO ATTRACT STUDENTS' INTEREST IN LEARNING ENGLISH

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 504
Author(s):  
Zaitun Zaitun ◽  
Muhammad Sofian Hadi ◽  
Diah Rahmawati Lestari
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
English Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
Learning English

English teachers deliver their teaching materials using various platforms. One of those is the BookWidgets platform which is used to create interactive learning activities and involves students in engaging teaching material. This platform provides teachers and students with dynamic widgets such as iPad, Android tablets, Chromebooks, and iBooks with interactive content. These are designed to interact with students’ interest in acquiring English smoothly. Therefore, this study is aimed at finding out students’ interest in learning English and attract their interest using Bookwidgets. The method used in this study was a quantitative descriptive method, which used a survey to collect the data. The population in this study was taken from junior high school students in MTs Al-Falah using a questionnaire or online survey. In analyzing the data, the writer used a Likert statistical analysis. The results of this showed that students’ interest in English learning using media increased up to 48,1% after they were being introduced to Bookwidgets.

scholarly journals Self-efficacy of Art Undergraduates in Mobile-assisted English Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
BI SHANSHAN
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Art Students ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Teachers And Students

This research adopts the questionnaire survey method and selects 208 freshmen from the Guangxi Arts University as the research objects. The research studies the English self-efficacy and mobile learning situation of art college students and understands students’ views on using mobile devices/platform to assist in their learning of the English language. Results found that all students have mobile phones which allow teachers and students to use them for English learning. Besides, most art college students have a low sense of English self-efficacy, including low self-confidence, low enthusiasm in English learning, and average level of solving English learning difficulties. In addition, more than half of the students agree with the use of mobile devices/platforms to assist in English learning. Only a small number of people oppose it. This finding lays a preliminary foundation for later empirical research on using mobile learning to cultivate the English self-efficacy of art students.

scholarly journals Penerapan General English dan English For Specific Purposes di Perguruan Tinggi Khususnya pada Pendidikan Vokasi

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Rena Juliana ◽  
Reni Juliani
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
English Learning ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
The Subject

Abstract The increasing role of English in this era of globalization seems to force us to recognize that English has a great impact on all aspects of life, so learning the English language is a must. Previously, studying English at Indonesian universities was limited to General English or English General Purposes, which became general subjects. However, over time, learning English has been developed specifically for English for Specific Purposes. This study is intended to show how the use of English learning at universities, especially in vocational education, works. In this study, the literature study was chosen as the research method. The literature study shows that the use of General English and English for Specific Purposes in higher education is very different. Where there is no special learning material for teaching General English. The learning material usually contains general knowledge of English. Unlike English for Specific Purposes, where teaching English for Specific Purposes requires special materials that are tailored to the needs of students depending on the subject. Keywords: Use, General English, English for Specific Purposes, University, Vocational Education. __________________________ Abstrak Meningkatnya peran bahasa Inggris di era globalisasi ini seolah memaksa kita untuk mengakui bahwa bahasa Inggris mempunyai pengaruh besar di segala aspek kehidupan sehingga mempelajari bahasa Inggris merupakan hal yang wajib. Sebelumnya di Indonesia, pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di perguruan tinggi hanya sebatas General English atau English for General Purposes yang menjadi mata kuliah umum, namun seiring berjalannya waktu pembelajaran bahasa Inggris dikembangkan lagi secara khusus dalam mata kuliah English for Specific Purposes. Studi ini memiliki tujuan untuk melihat bagaimana penerapan kedua pembelajaran bahasa Inggris tersebut di perguruan tinggi khususnya pada pendidikan vokasi. Studi pustaka dipilih sebagai metode penelitian dalam studi ini. Dari studi kepustakaan tersebut diperoleh hasil bahwa penerapan General English dan English for Specific Purposes di perguruan tinggi sangatlah berbeda antara keduanya. Dimana tidak ada materi pembelajaran khusus terhadap pengajaran General English. Materi pembelajaran biasanya berisikan pengetahuan umum tentang bahasa Inggris. Beda halnya dengan English for Specific Purposes, dimana dalam pengajaran English for Specific Purpose, dibutuhkan materi khusus yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dari mahasiswa sesuai dengan bidang yang mereka ambil. Kata Kunci: Penerapan, General English, English for Specific Purposes, Perguruan Tinggi, Pendidikan Vokasi. __________________________

scholarly journals STUDY OF MOTIVATION TYPES OF ENGLISH-MAJORING STUDENTS AND DEMOTIVATING FACTORS - IN THE CONTEXT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MONGOLIA, ERDENET SCHOOL

2020 ◽  
pp. 083
Author(s):  
Solongo Shagdarsuren ◽  
Ulambayar Batchuluun ◽  
Daniel Lindbergh Lang
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Credit Hours ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
National University ◽  
English Learning Motivation ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning English

A decline in number of credit hours of English courses for English-majoring students at National University of Mongolia is forcing teachers and students to focus on how to learn English more effectively and what factors would affect that process within credit hours allowed at the university. However, the English teaching class hours in Mongolian secondary schools have been increasing for the last few years, due to the interest in learning English as a foreign language, and resulting in a growth in the demand for English teachers. This study has a goal to investigate into motivation of English-majoring students towards learning English and the factors affecting them to be demotivated. Twenty students studying English as a major at National University of Mongolia, Erdenet School completed the research questionnaire  which intended to discover English learning motivation through 12 items and attended focus group interview with 5 questions to find internal and external demotivating factors in 2019-2020 academic year. The students had instrumental orientation and demonstrated a strong desire to learn English. Furthermore, they were demotivated by their teachers’ and classmates’ attitudes and living conditions. The researchers suggested some recommendations based on the study findings. 

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