scholarly journals PROMOTING AUTONOMOUS LEARNING THROUGH ‘HOT POTATOES’

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gendroyono Gendroyono
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Education ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
Online Publishing ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Cultural Issue ◽  
Students First

This study was designed to investigate the role of „Hot Potatoes‟ in promoting autonomous learning of the English education students at Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta. This study was conducted on some reasons: first, autonomous learning is very significant in the success of learners‟ learning, and to make the learners implement autonomous learning is quite tricky. Second, the use of Hot Potatoes as the software is very simple and fun to publish any education materials online, and as a result, the students like the program. Therefore, it is very challenging for the teacher to find a way to promote autonomous learning to the students through the use of a simple education software called „Hot Potatoes‟. The study was aimed at exploring the roles of Hot Potatoes in English teaching and learning. Further, it also explored the advantages of the Hot Potatoes in developing the students‟ ability or habit in having autonomy in their learning. This research was a qualitative case study in nature since it dealt with a holistic description. The setting of the research was Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta with 10 students who have implemented Hot Potatoes in designing teaching materials for them to use at schools. The procedure to collect the data was through questionnaires and interviews with the participants. In analyzing the data, the researcher first categorized the data gained from the questionnaires and then extracted the information from the data collected through the interview process. The data were then grouped into categories and interpreted in accordance with the research questions. The study found that students first had awareness to be better in mastering English due to their online publishing the teaching materials developed with Hot Potatoes. They were aware that by publishing materials online, people all around the globe would have a chance to stop by and read the materials. This awareness led them to learn by themselves on the grammar of the sentences they wrote. As a result, they started looking up grammar books to check if the grammar was appropriate or not. The same process also happened to the choice of words and the spelling of words used in the teaching materials they developed. They checked and rechecked until they were sure of the correctness of the dictions and the spelling. The last but not least is about the cultural issue in the sentences. It dealt with the appropriateness of the sentences they make due to native speakers‟ cultural background. Therefore, the writer concluded that the use of Hot Potatoes promoted autonomy in students‟ learning.

scholarly journals Estudio Descriptivo De La Autonomía Motivacional En El Alumnado De Educación Secundaria De La Provincia De Benguela (Angola)

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
José Francisco Ferreira ◽  
María Pilar Cáceres Reche ◽  
Arturo Fuentes Cabrera
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Context ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Conception Of Teaching ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The study of motivation has a very important role in understanding of school success. The teachers and the education of parents and tutors are the key elements that influence the motivational dynamics for student learning, which is a crucial aspect to self-regulate the learning process in a positive way. This research aims to analyze the influence of the school context on the development of the motivational autonomy of Secondary Education students in the municipality of Baía Farta, Benguela province, Angola. For this purpose, a quantitative descriptive methodology was developed through a Likert scale questionnaire administered to teachers and students. The total sample of the study consisted of 650 students (60.1% men and 39.9% women) and 72 teachers (54.2% men and 45.8% women). The main results point to the commitment and active participation of students through motivational strategies that are implemented through the activities planned by the school. Creating a supportive environment for the student to be motivated requires the development of a role of the guiding teacher, guide and support in the teaching and learning process, as opposed to a traditional conception of teaching more closed and hierarchical.

scholarly journals The Communication Strategies Used in English Classroom Presentation by the English Education Students of UNIMUDA Sorong

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Nurteteng Nurteteng
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Education ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Code Switching ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Education Students ◽  
English Classroom ◽  
Classroom Presentation

The study attempts to analyze the types of communication strategies used in English classroom presentation by the English education students of UNIMUDA Sorong and the reasons why they used the strategy. The study took place at UNIMUDA Sorong in TEFL class where 30 students were participated and observed during their presentation activity in this subject. The study employed descriptive method, where the data obtained through open interviewed and video recording. The result showed that from twelve features of communication strategies, there are six of them that the students used during presentation. They are appoximation, circumlocation, examplification, word coinages, code switching and use fo fillers. Circumlocation was used because the students wanted to make direct contact to the students in order to make the successful teaching and learning process. Examplification was used because it can reflect the meaning of the concept. Word coinages was used because they might forget the appropriate words/term. Code switching was used because they felt more comfortable in case she combined between Bahasa Indonesia and the English language. Use of fillers was used because the strategy was very significant particularly second or foreign language speaker. The most frequently communication strategy that the students used is use of fillers.

scholarly journals Intelligibility: The Goal of Language Learning and Teaching

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sayyed Rashid Shah ◽  
Abdullah Al-Bargi
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Native Speakers Of English ◽  
The Impact

<p>This action research study investigates the intelligibility of Saudi EFL learners’ speeches in relation to the Lingua Franca Core (LFC). This study is carried out in an EFL class of 15 Saudi learners. One native and four non-native speakers of English performed the role of evaluators. A mixed-method approach was adopted to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data. The learners’ scores in their pre and post-intervention speeches led to the understanding of the impact of LFC on leaders’ speeches. The scores were awarded by five evaluators responding to a five-point Likert scale questionnaire while judging learners’ intelligibility. The results showed moderate improvement in the learners’ post-intervention speeches in terms of intelligibility. This procedure was followed by semi-structured interviews conducted with individual evaluators/listeners who rated post-intervention speeches as well-organized, lengthier and planned, delivered fluently and confidently in spite of insignificant improvement in the production of LFC features. Based on the findings, it can be recommended that LFC can have little or no impact on the learners’ pronunciation, thus intelligibility should be the goal of language teaching and learning in EFL settings.</p>

scholarly journals Language Learner Autonomy: The Beliefs of English Language Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-142
Author(s):  
Istanti Hermagustiana ◽  
Dian Anggriyani
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Education ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
Classroom Context ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Language Students

ABSTRACTThis study aims at investigating: (1) levels of autonomous learning from three groups of students with different periods of study, (2) EFL students’ beliefs towards learner autonomy and their lecturers’ roles in promoting learner autonomy. The participants of this study were three groups of EFL students at English Department in their second, fourth, and sixth semesters. The data were obtained through questionnaire surveying Autonomous Learning Scale to find out the students’ levels of autonomy and interview to figure out their beliefs about learner autonomy and the roles of lecturers to promote autonomous learning. This study revealed that all group of students were classified as being in the mediate level of autonomy. From the interviews conducted to nine participants representing each group, it was found that to become autonomous, learners need to develop the ability to evaluate their own learning. Moreover, out-of-class activities were believed to enhance learner autonomy since the activities will provide students with self-responsibility to manage the tasks. Last, in terms of the lecturers’ roles in the classroom, most participants perceived that the lecturers still had a dominant role in controlling teaching and learning, particularly in the classroom context. This dominant role eventually led students to become less autonomous circumstances, both inside and outside classrooms.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) tingkat pembelajaran mandiri dari tiga kelompok mahasiswa Bahasa Inggris dengan periode studi yang berbeda, dan (2) keyakinan mahasiswa Bahasa Inggris terhadap pembelajaran mandiri dan peran para dosen pengajar dalam mendukung pembelajaran mandiri di kelas. Para partisipan penelitian ini adalah tiga kelompok mahasiswa yang belajar di Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris di semester kedua, keempat, dan keenam. Data diperoleh melalui angket survei Autonomous Learning Scale untuk mengetahui tingkat pembelajaran mandiri mahasiswa dan melalui wawancara untuk mengetahui pandangan mereka tentang pembelajaran mandiri dan peran dosen pengajar untuk mempromosikan pembelajaran mandiri. Hasil yang didapat dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa semua kelompok siswa dari tiga periode studi yang berbeda diklasifikasikan dalam pembelajaran mandiri tingkat menengah. Dari wawancara yang dilakukan kepada sembilan peserta yang mewakili setiap kelompok, diketahui bahwa untuk menjadi mandiri, mahasiswa perlu mengembangkan kemampuan untuk mengevaluasi pembelajaran mereka sendiri. Selain itu, kegiatan di luar kelas diyakini dapat meningkatkan pembelajaran mandiri karena kegiatan tersebut akan mengembangkan tanggung jawab dalam mengelola tugas. Begitu pun dalam hal peran dosen di ruang kelas, sebagian besar mahasiswa merasa bahwa dosen masih memiliki peran dominan dalam mengendalikan proses belajar mengajar, terutama di dalam kelas. Peran dominan dosen ini pada akhirnya menyebabkan mahasiswa menjadi kurang mandiri baik di dalam maupun di luar kelas.How to Cite: Hermagustiana, I., Anggriyani, D. (2019). Language Learner Autonomy: The Beliefs of English Language Students. IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), 6(2), 133-142. doi:10.15408/ijee.v6i2.15467

scholarly journals WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?: A STRATEGY OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH VOCABULARY

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Marta Widiawitasari Br Simamora ◽  
Lulud Oktaviani
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Education ◽  
Music Video ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Great Chance ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
New Words

Vocabulary is one of the most important language components in learning the English language. A vocabulary is several English words that are taught to students in the teaching and learning process which goes hand in hand with all four English skills, especially listening. By increasing vocabulary, students’ ability for better understanding in listening, speaking, reading, and writing will likely increase. The more they listen, the more words they will add to their mastering vocabulary. Moreover, many kinds of media may be used to exercise students’ ability nowadays, which include music, video, movies, etc. English movies can provide a great chance for students to learn English vocabulary by listening. This could happen because in watching movies students often hear new words that they may never hear before. The instruments used were questionnaires and interviews. The result showed that by watching English Movie they could add some vocabularies to their memory through listening and watching the scene in the English Movie.

scholarly journals DISCOVERING EFL LEARNERS’ PREFERENCES TOWARD PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE CLASS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-49
Author(s):  
Abdul Rosyid ◽  
Deddy Sofyan
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Education ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Online Application ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Real Practice

This following study is an effort to discover students’ preferences toward pronunciation practice class. The method used was survey method. The sample of this research was the second semester students of English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Educational Sciences, Pakuan University. The data was gathered through questionnaire administered online. Having analyzed the questionnaire, there are three important findings. The first one dealing with students’ opinion related to the materials given in pronunciation classroom. It was discovered that almost all of the students are in the positive side dealing with the issue. The pronunciation materials that the students agree to be maintained are focusing on segmental and suprasegmental of pronunciation. The second findings related to the students’ opinion about pronunciation teaching and learning process. It was found out that the students prefer to learn pronunciation material through real practice activities; such as reading aloud, listening English songs, watching English videos and interacting with native speakers. The final point addressed students’ preferences toward pronunciation materials. The materials that have been discussed so far are the materials that they like and meet their need. The materials are related with vowels, consonants, diphthongs, lingking sounds, intonation, and stress. There is also interesting finding related to the materials that the students want to learn. English around the world, pronuncing English slang and online application for learning pronunciation are three novel materials that students want to study

scholarly journals enfant bilingue sous l’emprise des TICS : le défi des parents non natifs

2021 ◽  
pp. 421-437
Author(s):  
Mª José Ros
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Family Context ◽  
French Language ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Petite Enfance ◽  
Bilingual Learning

Actualmente, cada vez son más los padres que deciden ocuparse del aprendizaje bilingüe de sus hijos, incluso de los padres no nativos, desde los primeros años de vida. Este artículo analiza el papel de las TIC en un contexto familiar de aprendizaje y adquisición de la lengua francesa, las ventajas y desventajas de su aplicación, las estrategias que tendrán como objetivo mantener al niño en contacto con la lengua el mayor tiempo posible, facilitando el acceso a contenidos que le permitirán una apropiación de la lengua más motivadora y gratificante que promueva y estimule el interés, la autonomía, la cooperación, la iniciativa, la autoestima y la creatividad del alumno, permitiendo garantizar las condiciones de éxito. Se describe la influencia y beneficios de las TIC en la enseñanza-aprendizaje de los niños bilingües mostrando el desarrollo de prácticas pedagógicas innovadoras adaptadas a un contexto familiar. Nowadays, an increasing number of parents are deciding to engage in bilingual learning for their children, even non-native speakers, from the earliest years of life. This article analyses: the role of ICT learning and acquiring the French language within a family context; the advantages and disadvantages of its application; the strategies that will be used to keep the child in contact with the language as long as possible; facilitating access to contents that will allow a more motivating and rewarding adoption of the language, promoting and stimulating the learner's interest, autonomy, cooperation, initiative, self-esteem and creativity; thus guaranteeing the conditions for success. The influence and benefits of ICT in the teaching and learning of bilingual children are described, showing the development of innovative pedagogical practices adapted to a family context. Actuellement, de plus en plus de parents décident de prendre en main le développement bilingue de leurs enfants, même des parents non natifs, dès la petite enfance. Cet article analyse le rôle des TIC dans un contexte familial d'apprentissage et d'acquisition de la langue française, les avantages et les inconvénients de leur application, les stratégies qui viseront à maintenir l'enfant en contact avec la langue le plus longtemps possible, en facilitant l'accès à des contenus qui permettront une appropriation plus motivante et valorisante de la langue qui favorise et stimule l'intérêt, l'autonomie, la coopération, l'initiative, l'estime de soi et la créativité de l'élève, permettant de garantir les conditions de réussite. L'influence et les avantages des TIC dans l'enseignement-apprentissage des enfants bilingues sont décrits, montrant le développement de pratiques pédagogiques innovantes adaptées à un contexte familial.

scholarly journals Understanding the Role of Teaching Materials in a Beginners’ Level English as a Foreign Language Course: A Case Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elio Jesús Cruz Rondón ◽  
Leidy Fernanda Velasco Vera
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Global English ◽  
Pedagogical Intervention ◽  
New Applications

<p>Learning a foreign language may be a challenge for most people due to differences in the form and structure between one’s mother tongue and a new one. However, there are some tools that facilitate the teaching and learning of a foreign language, for instance, new applications for digital devices, video blogs, educational platforms, and teaching materials. Therefore, this case study aims at understanding the role of teaching materials among beginners’ level students learning English as a foreign language. After conducting five non-participant classroom observations and nine semi-structured interviews, we found that the way the teacher implemented a pedagogical intervention by integrating the four language skills, promoting interactive learning through the use of online resources, and using the course book led to a global English teaching and learning process.</p>

TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH AS A GLOBAL LANGUAGE: NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE PERSPECTIVES. Claus Gnutzmann (Ed.). Tüumbingen, Germany: Stauffenburg Verlag, 2000. Pp. 312. DM 96, cloth.

2002 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-131
Author(s):  
Margie Berns
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Native Speakers Of English ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Global Language ◽  
Learning English

This collection originated from a conference held in Braunschweig, Germany, in June 1998 at which participants were invited to analyze the role of English as a global language and to develop research perspectives for its teaching and learning. Written by nonnative as well as native speakers of English (working in English-speaking countries where English is not a native language), the articles provide a basis for consideration of whether “the concept of English as a global language is assessed differently by experts depending upon whether they are native or non-native speakers of English and if so, to what extent” (Introduction).

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