scholarly journals High School teachers' Experiences in classroom Ecology of Language Teaching: A Study from the Phenomenological Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 466-482
Author(s):  
Mani Ram Sharma
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
High School English ◽  
Classroom Ecology ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Perspective ◽  
Ecology Of Language

The present study aims to look into ecological classroom practices adopted by teachers while teaching English language courses at colleges in Kathmandu, Nepal. The study specifically explains how three high school English teachers in the class felt about ecology of language teaching, how they experienced teaching, and how they provided meaning to it. Three high school English teachers’ experiences were recalled through an in-depth phenomenological interview. The results revealed that the need of classroom ecology was not emphasized. The teachers' experiences in the form of narratives, collected, transcribed, coded, thematic analyses and presented in the notion of  emerging themes that English language teaching helped to explore the effective classroom ecological practices in detail. The study is expected to contribute in making EFL teaching successful in linguistic landscapes of Nepal.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Students’ Perceptions in Implementation 2013 Curriculum on Senior High School English Language Teaching (ELT) in Bojonegoro

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Mohammad Fatoni ◽  
Moh. Zainuddin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
High School English ◽  
Learning And Teaching

Abstract: This study aims to analyze students’ perception in implementation of the 2013 curriculum on senior high school English language teaching (ELT) in Bojonegoro in (1) How are the students’ perceptions of the 2013 curriculum in terms of the learning process senior high school English language teaching?(2) How are the students' perceptions on the 2013 curriculum in terms of learning support in senior high school English language teaching?. Results of the analysis of students' perceptions of the 2013 curriculum in English Language Learning and Teaching in terms of the learning process and learning support, they were answered with a questionnaire. The learning process shows the following results: knowledge-perception (81%), exploration (84%), consolidation of learning (81%), the formation of attitudes and behavior (84%), formative assessment (81%), and learning support as follows: teacher quality (97%), student quality (90%) facility quality (68%). It can be concluded that the students' perceptions about the 2013 curriculum were positive, with the percentage strongly agreeing or very suitable between 76% -100%. Keywords: 2013 Curriculum; Students’ Perceptions; English Language Teaching (ELT); Qualitative Research Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis persepsi siswa dalam implementasi kurikulum 2013 pada pengajaran bahasa Inggris di sekolah menengah atas (ELT) di Bojonegoro dalam (1) Bagaimana persepsi siswa terhadap kurikulum 2013 ditinjau dari proses pembelajaran pada pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di SMA? (2) Bagaimana persepsi siswa terhadap kurikulum 2013 dalam hal dukungan pembelajaran pada pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di SMA ?. Hasil analisis persepsi siswa terhadap kurikulum 2013 dalam Pembelajaran dan Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris ditinjau dari proses pembelajaran dan penunjang pembelajaran dijawab dengan angket. Proses pembelajaran menunjukkan hasil sebagai berikut: pengetahuan-persepsi (81%), eksplorasi (84%), konsolidasi pembelajaran (81%), pembentukan sikap dan perilaku (84%), penilaian formatif (81%) dan dukungan pembelajaran sebagai berikut: kualitas guru (97%), kualitas siswa (90%) kualitas fasilitas (68%). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa persepsi siswa terhadap kurikulum 2013 adalah positif dengan persentase sangat setuju atau sangat sesuai antara 76% -100%. Kata Kunci: Kurikulum 2013; Persepsi Siswa; Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris (ELT); Penelitian kualitatif 

scholarly journals Assessing intercultural competence (IC) of state junior high school English teachers in Yogyakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 628-636
Author(s):  
Mas Muhammad Idris
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
English Language ◽  
Junior High ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
High School English ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
Different Cultures

Intercultural competence (IC) is a concept which has gained importance in recent years. It seems to be transparent, accepted as well as used both in formal and informal situations. This concept can be defined as an individual’s capability to communicate effectively and appropriately with other people who have different cultures, norms, and values. In order for a person to be labeled as an intercultural speaker with intercultural competence, s/he should have the competence of intercultural attitude, skill, and knowledge. However, this competence has not been noticed and assessed comprehensively inside and outside academia, particularly in the setting of English language teaching. Hence, this study aims to assess and determine the level of intercultural competence of state junior high school English teachers in Yogyakarta. This study involved 260 participants taken using cluster random sampling from the whole population of 790 state junior high school English teachers. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. Afterward, the data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and Kruskal Wallis test along with prerequisite of normality. This study revealed that the level of IC of state junior high school English teachers in Yogyakarta was high. Moreover, it has been found that their level of intercultural attitude (IA), intercultural skill (IS), and intercultural knowledge (IK) were categorized as high. In other words, these results indicate that the state junior high school English teachers in Yogyakarta have a capability to mingle with diverse people using a language effectively and appropriately. Importantly, this study showed that there were no significant differences in their IC level according to where they teach in four districts and one city. These mean that the locations where they teach do not affect their level of intercultural competence.

scholarly journals The Employment of Motivation Strategies by ESL Teachers in Language Teaching in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
ROMA MARIAN GUADAÑA
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
Motivation Strategies

Purpose: This paper aims to identify the motivation strategies employed by high school English Language teachers in conducting their lessons in English language teaching. It also aims to examine the relationship between the motivation strategies employed by English Language Teachers and the parts of the lesson in which the strategies are used. Approach/Methodology/Design: Descriptive Correlational Design was employed in this study. Purposive sampling was utilized in the study which comprised of eight English teachers of Pag-asa National High School, Philippines. Mean (X) and Pearson-r were used for the interpretation of data. Findings: The results of the study showed that out of forty eight listed motivation strategies only eighteen motivational strategies are performed by the English teachers. Also, motivation strategies directed to promoting learners’ confidence are mostly utilized by the teachers and the different parts of the lesson are associated with the motivational strategies. The study is limited only to identifying the motivational strategies used by the teachers and how these motivational strategies are related to teaching English in Pag-asa National High School. Practical Implications: This study may aid the teachers in understanding whether they employ enough motivational strategies in their classes. Originality/value: The results of this study may be used as a basis in conducting Learning Action Cell (LAC) Sessions among English teachers in terms of managing English classes and using of motivation strategies.

Process Drama and Teacher in Role in ELT

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
Robert Donegan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Process Drama ◽  
Specific Technique

This paper is a discussion of the potential of using specific drama techniques during English lessons at a Japanese private senior high school. The techniques in focus are process drama and specifically teacher in role (TiR). TiR is a specific technique that is often used in the broader area of process drama. Process drama concerns itself more with the experiential rather than the performance aspect of drama. In it, a teacher, or facilitator, goes into role with the participants in the co-construction of extended role-plays and dramas. Such methods have been used in English language teaching by many practitioners. The methods are discussed in this paper, with the focus on their suitability for teaching in a Japanese senior high school.

scholarly journals Writing News Item in English Language Teaching Context: Line Apps Platform for Senior High School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
Tia Dwi Risani
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Social Media ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
News Item ◽  
Learning English

Learning English nowadays is a process of giving learners not just skills its also an innovative learning technique, and creative ways are needed as well. The  Information Communication Technology (ICT) device such as social media, i.e., Line provides students to explore more in learning English. This research aimed at proving social media such as Line today can be used as virtual support for English language Teaching (ELT) process of writing news item in senior high school. This descriptive qualitative research was conducted on classroom during the subject news item. In this study, the research belongs to the interpretivism paradigm or related to the explaining or understanding the meaning of a sentence or passage. The result of this research is using a virtual or electronic device not only could help students as a learner but the essential things in learning process namely teachers also need virtual to support teaching process and even virtual assessment help teachers and even students to develop learning process especially by using Line apps for writing news item.

scholarly journals The peace tree in ELT: A problematizing exploration

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
Yeraldine Aldana Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Knowledge Construction ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Situated Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Alternative Reading

The English language teaching (ELT) field has undergone transformations regarding its views on knowledge and language. Although instrumental perspectives situate English teachers in a passive, receptive and technical position, their research and pedagogical work displays an interest in extracurricular phenomena about Peace Construction (PC) in ELT. This qualitative exploratory study aimed at unveiling possible connections between PC and ELT in Colombia. Documental revision and semi-structured interviews were applied with 4 English teachers. Findings discuss an organic metaphor as facilitating “teachers’ situated knowledge construction” (Serna, 2018, p. 585). Thus, a critical reflection is developed on how ELT and PC may articulate one another towards an alternative reading on their possible relationality or the reduction of the canonical distance imagined between these two fields, in order to acknowledge their interconnection. Conclusions around the multifaceted transdisciplinary ELT field are presented.

scholarly journals Smart Teacher Smart Class Portal in Enhancing Secondary School English Teachers’ English Language Teaching Knowledge in Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 147-157
Author(s):  
SM Kamruddin Ropum ◽  
Md Yasin Arafat
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Teaching Learning

Smart teacher smart class (STSC) is a portal developed by Dnet which contains curriculum, teachers’ guide, education policy, textbook, lesson plan, multimedia contents, and teaching-learning strategies on different subjects aiming to provide content and pedagogical support to the secondary school teachers in Bangladesh. Making an offline CD, the STSC portal is provided to the respective teachers of secondary schools Dnet works with. The regular use of the STSC portal helps the teachers to improve their knowledge about effective teaching-learning techniques. The study was designed as one group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental method to find the effect of STSC portal on secondary school English teachers’ English language teaching knowledge (ELTK). Twenty eight English teachers from 14 secondary schools were selected purposively to form the group and the tests were administered on them considering 6 months intervention (STSC portal) period. The test was adapted from Cambridge language teaching knowledge (TKT) test focusing on different ELT aspects. The tests scores of the teachers were categorized in 4 knowledge levels: limited, basic, deep and extensive. The findings of the study show that the STSC portal induces a significant improvement of the teachers’ ELTK. Most of the teachers showed better performances in the post-test than the pre-test. Moreover, significance (0.001) and effect size score (0.91) also depict a clear and large effect in enhancing teachers’ ELTK. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v19i1-2.12087 Journal of NELTA, Vol 19 No. 1-2, December 2014: 147-157

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN USING DISCOURSE MARKERS TO BUILD COHERENCE IN COMPOSITIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Andhina W. Patriana ◽  
Sri Rachmajanti ◽  
Nur Mukminatien
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Discourse Markers ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Master's Students

The study attempts to find out how Indonesian students apply Discourse Markers (DMs) to build coherence in English compositions. It employs a descriptive design, analyzing 52 target DMs and how they are used in 21 argumentative papers. The participants of the study were 21 Master’s students majoring in English Language Teaching (ELT). The results reveal that the participants employ 44 DMs in 234 occurrences, and use some DMs inappropriately in 118 occurrences. The problematic matters cover: non-equivalent exchange, overuse, surface logic, misinterpreted relation, and mistranslation. The study concludes that although the participants have shown their awareness of using DMs to build coherent compositions, there are areas where improvement is needed to increase their ability in using DMs appropriately and effectively to make their writing better and more logically connected. Recommendations to English teachers are also given as pedagogical implications of this study. 

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document