scholarly journals The Effect of Psychological Factors on English Speaking Performance of Students Enrolled in Postgraduate English Language Teaching Programs in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol V (II) ◽  
pp. 101-114
Author(s):  
Habiba Qureshi ◽  
Fareeha Javed ◽  
Sana Baig
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Factors ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
Speakers Of Other Languages ◽  
Speaking Performance ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Teaching Programs

This research attempted to identify the psychological factors that affect the speaking performance of students enrolled in Postgraduate English Language Teaching programs in Pakistan. A quantitative approach was used to address the main aim of this study. The participants of the research were 100 postgraduate students enrolled in English Language Teaching (ELT) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs of public sector higher education institutions and universities in Pakistan. The findings revealed that many students in this study reported finding it difficult to speak in English in foreign language classrooms due to psychological factors like lack of selfconfidence, lack of self-esteem, fear of making mistakes, shyness, anxiety and motivation mainly. The findings also revealed that almost all the psychological factors are interlinked with each other and have a direct effect on the speaking performance of the students in this study.

scholarly journals Implementation of Postmethod Pedagogy as an Alternative to Communicative Language Teaching at the Tertiary Level Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-154
Author(s):  
Naushin Nazifa Islam
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Communicative Language Teaching ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
English Language Classrooms

Along with the subsequent development in the field of English Language Teaching, the idea of methods has been criticized for not being sensitive to the contextual factors and also for being imperialistic in nature. The linguistic and cultural dimensions of archetypal methods establish the culture and language of the native speakers as the only erudite variety by promoting monoculturalism and monolingualism. Furthermore, even in Bangladesh, it can be seen that CLT has been applied as a method to teach English as a foreign/second language since the mid-nineties, but it has not brought any significant changes. Therefore, to overcome the obstacles and limitations experienced by the application of the prototypical methods, the notion of postmethod pedagogy has been introduced which focuses on the significance of contextualized materials to bring authenticity in English language classrooms, which in turn ensures learners’ motivation and successful intake of the lesson. At the same time, it also emphasizes the importance of teacher and learner autonomy. Hence, this research paper explores the scopes of the implementation of postmethod pedagogy and its effectiveness at the tertiary level English language classrooms in Bangladesh.    

scholarly journals Integrating mobile phones in English Language Teaching: a study in Manipur University

2019 ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Irom Gambhir Singh
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Language Teaching And Learning

The advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has great impact on students’ accessibility to information and different source materials. With the rapid development of modern science and technology, mobile devices have undergone massive changes and it has become so advanced that they can perform almost all the functions of a computer. Cell phones can be used for learning purposes. The present paper discusses possible future applications of cell phones for English language teaching and learning in Manipur University. The data was obtained from a set of questionnaires sent to selected students to find out their attitudes towards this mode of teaching English language. The analysis revealed that students use mobile phones to help them in their studies and they believe that integrating mobile phones in a language teaching gives the learners the opportunity of availing the benefits of digital age. They also believed that cell phones have great potential in language teaching and learning.

scholarly journals REVIEWING DIFINTIONAL AMBIGUITIES AND SIGNIFICANCE OF TEXT AUTHENTICITY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-09 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamdi Ahmad ◽  
Robert McColl Millar
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Authentic Texts ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Language Classrooms

Purpose of the study: The premise of this paper is to define and address the ambiguities surrounding the concept of text authenticity in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). Methodology: It represents a critical review of a series of research studies aimed at defining the concept of text authenticity and investigating the effect of text authenticity on ESL/EFL learners’ individual differences, namely ESL/EFL learner motivation and communicative competence. However, wherever possible, for the purpose of maintaining criticality, data associated with pedagogic/contrived materials are also discussed. Main Findings: The aspects of text authenticity may be situated in the text itself, the participants, social or cultural situations and purposes of the communicative act, or some combination of these elements. In addition, deficiency in learners’ overall communicative competence in the English language can be attributed to teachers’ exclusive reliance on contrived text materials presented in the form of textbooks. Applications of this study: It is strongly recommended that teacher training courses aim to develop classroom teachers’ practical knowledge and skills necessary for designing and evaluating TESOL materials. Reaching a consensus among researchers on the issue of the effects of authentic materials on ESL/EFL students’ motivation and overall communicative competence can have fundamental implications not only for developing language curricula but also for promoting learner autonomy. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study addressed the ambiguities surrounding the concept of text authenticity by proposing a typology encompassing eight possible inter-related definitions of text authenticity emerging in the ELT literature. More importantly, the paper structured a triangulation framework for introducing authentic materials into language classrooms:1) careful implementation of learner need-analysis, 2) criteria-based selection of authentic texts in the light of learner need-analysis, 3) utilization of task-based learning approach stressing the importance of activating learner schemata, awareness-raising activities, and task differentiation. This triangulation methodology is likely to reduce the difficulty of text authenticity and realize comprehensible input.

scholarly journals Integrating Cloud World Synergy in ELT to Adults: Perspectives of Handheld Technologies

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Mohammed Abdulgalil Abugohar ◽  
Kamariah Yunus ◽  
Ghaleb Rabab'ah ◽  
Tarig Awad Eltahir Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
The Rich

<p>The outcomes of modern technology have turned real-world interaction into a virtual community, then into a cloud one. These giant leaps aided by the excitement created by the possibilities inherent in learning through handheld technologies made using mobile devices in English language teaching (ELT) indispensable. This paper is aimed to deeply overview available handheld technologies and their features that can enable teachers in their mission. It investigates the synergy of a group of mobile devices of smartphones, tablets, iPods, iPads, E-readers, and classroom response systems, among others. These devices have been effective in everyday activities, and are expected to enrich ELT, especially in communities where there is a lack of community of practice (CoP) on the target language. To this aim, this paper was cored around reviewing the potential handheld technologies have in language classrooms. The main data were obtained from the rich body of literature, shedding more light on their properties in creating interactive communication in and out of classrooms. The findings revealed that handheld technologies can be successfully integrated into English language teaching and learning. Pedagogically, teachers are encouraged to exploit mobile devices into their classroom practices after closely testing their specifications, and scanning their advantages and shortcomings.</p>

scholarly journals A Suggested Project to Develop EFL Teaching in the Egyptian Universities in the Light of Knowledge Economy Investing in ELT Innovation

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Nahed Mohammed Mahmoud Ghoneim ◽  
Heba Elsayed Abdelsalam Elghotmy
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Faculty Of Education

<p>Knowledge Investment is a new and unique concept. Converting the output of scientific research into reality requires a promising start-up. Knowledge economy should be given the priority it deserves and be considered one of the strategic objectives of the development plans in Egypt. With English increasingly being positioned as the pre-eminent language of international communication, the current study aims to propose a project to develop English language teaching in the Egyptian universities in the light of knowledge economy. It seeks to illustrate the key success factors in enhancing knowledge economy through English language teaching. To propose the project, the researchers designed a questionnaire of two parts; the first is to analyse the perceptions of Egyptian EFL postgraduate students and teaching staff of the current effectiveness of college English instruction in the Faculty of Education, Menoufia University. The second part of the questionnaire analyses the participants’ perceptions of the goals of teaching English as a foreign language in the knowledge economy era. Based on the findings of the quantitative and qualitative data analysis, the researchers presented the suggested project to develop ELT in the Egyptian universities in the light of knowledge economy.</p>

scholarly journals Exploring mono/multilingual practices on the CELTA course: What trainers say

2021 ◽  
pp. 136216882199125
Author(s):  
Fiona Gallagher ◽  
Catherine Geraghty
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
First Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Initial Teacher Education ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Speakers Of Other Languages ◽  
L1 Use ◽  
The University

This article examines mono- and bi/multilingual practices on the University of Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) course. This course is generally considered to be one of the most popular and widely-recognized initial teacher education programmes in English language teaching worldwide. The article describes a small research project which explored the views of 77 CELTA trainers in relation to the use of the first language (L1) in English language teaching and centred on how this issue is addressed on the teacher training courses they worked on. The study included trainers who use English either as an L1 or as a second language (L2) and both monolingual and bi/multilingual participants. Respondents worked in shared-L1 (where learners share a common language other than English) and in multilingual teaching and training contexts. The need to develop a theoretical framework in relation to L1 use in English language teaching and for a more explicit and considered focus on this issue on the CELTA course was identified, so that both trainers and trainee-teachers can make informed pedagogic decisions around L1 use in their teaching and professional practices. Findings also point to the need for wider discussion within the CELTA community on issues relating to the traditionally monolingual and one-size-fits-all orientation of the course and to the potential added-value of language teachers and educators who bring bilingual skills and perspectives to the classroom, particularly non-native English speakers.

scholarly journals Teaching and Learning English in Costa Rica: A Critical Approach

LETRAS ◽  
2012 ◽  
pp. 163-178
Author(s):  
Ana Solano Campos
Keyword(s):  
Costa Rica ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Power Difference ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
Teaching Programs ◽  
Learning English

English teaching programs, particularly in foreign language contexts focus on linguistic and methodological aspects rather than on ideological ones, in spite of their importance to examine the political nature of teaching and learning English because it connects language classrooms to larger social dynamics. Critical applied linguistics is an approach that addresses “questions of power, difference, access, and domination,” and how they are produced. This articles explores the social, national, and global forces that shape English language teaching in Costa Rica. Los programas de enseñanza del inglés, en especial los de su enseñanza como idioma extranjero, se centran en aspectos lingüísticos y metodológicos; no en los ideológicos, no obstante su importancia para analizar las relaciones entre aspectos pedagógicos y procesos sociales dinámicos más extensos. La lingüística aplicada crítica estudia «cuestiones de poder, diferencia, acceso y dominación» y la manera en que estos elementos se producen. Se exploran las fuerzas sociales, nacionales e internacionales que dan forma a la enseñanza y adquisición del inglés en Costa Rica.

scholarly journals A Study on 'English Language Teaching' (ELT) in Telugu Speaking States

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Dr. V. N. Ch. Ranganath ◽  
K. Vijana
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Official Language ◽  
The World ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
Educational Field

The importance of the English language in the educational field is clear from the fact that many countries have made English an official language. Consequently, English language teaching (ELT) has become one of the significant growth industries around the world in recent years. The English language teaching tradition has been subject to tremendous change, especially throughout the twentieth century. Perhaps more than any other discipline, this tradition has been practised in various adaptations in language classrooms all around the world for centuries. While the teaching of Maths or Physics, that is, the methodology of teaching Maths or Physics, has, to a greater or lesser extent, remained the same, this is hardly the case with English or language teaching in general. As will become evident in this short paper, there are some milestones in the development of this tradition, which we will briefly touch upon, in an attempt to reveal the importance of research in the selection and implementation of the optimal methods and techniques for language teaching and learning.

scholarly journals Review of Text Authenticity Relationship with Language Learner Motivation and Communicative Competence

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Hamdi Ahmad ◽  
Robert McColl Millar
Keyword(s):  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Language Classrooms

Although the call for a more learner-centered pedagogy has long existed in English language teaching, viewpoints are still very controversial on what type of materials should be used in language classrooms. This paper is aimed at defining and addressing the ambiguities surrounding the concept of text authenticity and its relationship with language learner motivation and communicative competence in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). However, wherever possible, for the purpose of maintaining criticality, data associated with pedagogic materials are also discussed. The study is based upon the theoretical strategy of research represented in a critical review of a number of research studies aimed at defining the concept of text authenticity and investigating the effects of authentic materials on language learners&rsquo; individual differences, namely learner motivation and communicative competence. The findings obtained from the literature review revealed that aspects of text authenticity may be situated in the text itself, the participants, social or cultural situations and purposes of the communicative act, or some combination of these elements. Equally important, the study concluded that a lack in language learners&rsquo; motivation and deficiency in their overall communicative competence in the English language can be attributed to teachers&rsquo; exclusive reliance on contrived text materials in a typical form of textbooks. The study recommends that teacher training courses should be aimed to develop language teachers&rsquo; practical knowledge and skills necessary for evaluating and designing TESOL materials. In addition, to introduce authentic materials into language classrooms, syllabus writers and classroom teachers need to take into consideration this methodological framework consisting of three sequential procedures: 1) conducting a careful analysis of learners&rsquo; needs in context, 2) selecting authentic texts in light of learners&rsquo; needs already analyzed in context, 3) basing teaching on the Task-Based Learning (TBL) approach that stresses the importance of activating learner schemata, awareness-raising activities and task differentiation. This triangulation methodology is likely to contribute to reducing the difficulty of text authenticity and realizing comprehensible input.

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