scholarly journals Challenges Facing the Nigerian Teacher of English Language.

2019 ◽  
pp. 265-271
Author(s):  
Oguamanam Ann Dibugo
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Environment ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

This paper sets out to investigate the challenges facing the Nigerian teacher of English language in order to boost effective teaching and learning of the language. The importance of English language in our Nigerian society is glaring and the teacher of English is an important agent in the achievement of proficiency in the spoken and written English. The teacher encounters a lot of challenges in the process of imparting knowledge to English language learners in a second language environment. This study also examines the place of English language in Nigeria, the expected roles of the teacher and proffers some recommendations to these challenges facing the Nigerian teacher of English language.

scholarly journals Teaching and Learning Vocabulary: What English Language Learners Perceive to Be Effective and Ineffective Strategies

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Seyyed Hatam Tamimi Sa’d ◽  
Fereshte Rajabi
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English Language Teachers

Vocabulary constitutes an essential part of every language-learning endeavour and deserves scholarly attention. The objective of the present study was three-fold: 1) exploring Iranian English language learners’Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLSs), 2) examining language learners’ perceptions of vocabulary learning, and 3) exploring Iranian English language teachers’ Vocabulary Teaching Strategies (VTSs). In total, 145  intermediate learners of English as a foreign language, consisting of 114 males and 31 females aged 15 to 27, participated in the study. The triangulated data were collected using three tools: questionnaires, interviews, and class observations. Sixty-seven learners (31 females and 36 males) filled out a 56-statement questionnaire, adopted and adapted from Takač (2008) and translated into Persian. The questionnaire comprised two parts, enquiring as to the learners’ VLSs and the teachers’ VTSs. The findings indicated that females and males differed significantly in their reported VLSs and their teachers’ use of various VTSs. Additionally, 78 learners were interviewed as to their perceptions of effective and ineffective VLSs as well as VTSs. The findings revealed that the most effective VLSs were reported to be: a) reciting, repeating and listening to words, b) using words, and c) memorising words while the most effective VTSs revolved around: a) explanation, b) repetition, and c) dictation. The observations also confirmed the findings obtained via the questionnaire and interviews. In general, the findings are indicative of the limited repertoire of vocabulary acquisition techniques employed by Iranian EFL learners, hence the need for strategy training in how to acquire vocabulary. 

scholarly journals Novice teachers’ perspectives on the use of languages in French as a second language classes that include English language learners: A longitudinal view

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-95
Author(s):  
Callie Mady
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Novice Teachers ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Bachelor Of Education ◽  
Longitudinal View ◽  
Core French ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

In the Canadian context, although most considerations of the home-target language use divide are centred on the presence of English in French Second Language (FSL) programs, the increasing number of immigrants has provided impetus to extend the discussion to include the use of languages beyond Canada’s official languages.  With the use of questionnaires with novice teachers pre and post Bachelor of Education programs and interviews for three years hence, this study sought to explore novice teachers’ perspectives on the use of languages in the FSL classes that include English language learners (ELL). Novice teachers remained consistent in identifying the need to maximize French use, minimize English use, and include languages from students’ language repertoires as useful means to support the FSL acquisition of ELLs. In addition, the novice teacher participants revealed a preference for ELLs to be included in core French as opposed to immersion programming. 

Striving Toward Biliteracy in Mainstream, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual Classrooms

2018 ◽  
pp. 41-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nermin Vehabovic ◽  
Casey Medlock Paul
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
The United States ◽  
Bilingual Students ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Language And Culture

The development of biliteracy among English language learners (ELLs) has been established as a critical issue in education policy and practice. We live in an era of increasing globalization, which results in increased numbers of immigrants in the United States. As a result, significant proportions of students in U.S. schools come from homes where English is not used as the primary language; however, these students, as emergent bilinguals, are required to navigate language and culture in mainstream, English as a Second Language, and bilingual classrooms contexts. This chapter considers the challenges that emergent bilingual students face in elementary school contexts. In addition, specific research-based strategies are outlined for teachers working with ELLs in mainstream, English as a Second Language, or bilingual classrooms. Lastly, the authors explore how multiliteracy approaches and pedagogy might shape ELLs' identity formation.

scholarly journals Prereferral Process with Latino English Language Learners with Specific Learning Disabilities: Perceptions of English-as-a-Second-Language Teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Ferlis ◽  
Yaoying Xu
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Specific Learning Disabilities ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
Latino English Language Learners ◽  
Latino Ells ◽  
Specific Learning

This study explored perceptions of English-as-a-second-language (ESL) teachers on the prereferral process for Latino English language learners (ELLs). Using Colaizzi’s (1978) phenomenological approach, qualitative data were collected through interviews with four ESL teachers. Analyses of the data indicated that the ESL teachers used research-based interventions and progress-monitoring in the prereferral process with Latino ELLs. Data analysis also indicated negative participant perceptions of parental and school-level influence on the identification process.  Key concerns about the identification of Latino ELLs with specific learning disabilities (SLD) are presented, raising questions about current practices in school districts with small ELL populations.

scholarly journals Students’ Self-reflections of Own Participation in English Language Oral Class

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Han ◽  
Masdinah Alauyah Md Yusof
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Language Communication ◽  
Skills Learning ◽  
Higher Institutions

The English language learners’ needs changes from time to time. In Malaysia, the focus of English teaching and learning has shifted from accuracy to fluency; the effective usage of the language. Learners are expected to use the English language in daily communication and to learn the workplace English language communication skill. Due to this demand, language lecturers at higher institutions are expected to assist English language learners to use the language fluently rather than to concentrate heavily on form. Nevertheless, instigating speaking activities in Malaysian classrooms has never been easy and successful. This research was conducted with an aim to identify the underlying factors that motivate or demotivate students’ participation in an English oral classroom. The data were qualitatively collected via students’ self-reflection reports on their own participation in the English language oral class. It was found that teacher’s personality traits, students’ communication skills, learning environment, students’ motivation, self-confidence and topical knowledge, and fascinating discussion topics play significant roles in students’ participation in the English oral class. Thus, these findings could guide language teachers to consider relevant and creative oral activities to encourage students’ active classroom participation.  

scholarly journals Discovering Writing Difficulties of Malay ESL Primary School Level Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-39
Author(s):  
Nurul Jannah Ahmad Ghulamuddin ◽  
Siti Khadijah Mohd Mohari ◽  
Kamisah Ariffin
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Level ◽  
Writing Difficulties ◽  
Interview Session ◽  
Primary School Level

Writing is perceived to be one of the most difficult skills for English language learners to master. Although studies on challenges faced by ESL students in writing are replete, most of them have focused on students at secondary and tertiary levels of education. Studies on learners at lower level have been scarce. Thus, this paper aims to fill the gap by examining the major problems faced by ESL primary school level students in writing in English. Survey and interview sessions were conducted to fit the purpose of the study. Data were collected from a class of 26 students from Year/Standard 6 of the primary school level in Malaysia and an interview session with the English teacher of that particular class. The findings indicate that the major difficulties charted are rooted in the students’ poor mastery in vocabulary, inability to spell words correctly and L1 interference. Thus, in order to enhance the students’ skills in writing in English, the teacher implemented some remedial measures during the teaching and learning sessions. The findings have essential pedagogical implications on understanding students’ struggle to write in English at the lower level of education.

scholarly journals CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS IN FORMATION OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE AMONG ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
Author(s):  
O.I. Bozhok ◽  
L.I. Bilins’ka ◽  
M.M. Gomola
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Individual Group ◽  
Common Problems

The aim of this research is to highlight some problems in teaching and learning English as a foreign language. As there exist different ways in mastering foreign languages there also exist many methods of their teaching. In the course of training many students face with spelling, inflection, pronunciation, grammar and other common problems which are constantly investigated and solved. According to the level of any individual group of students the approach of organization and conduction of the lesson should also be individual as learners make different mistakes. So teachers of any foreign language must not just get formal education but also be aware of modern techniques and approaches.

scholarly journals The Role of Counselling in English Language Teaching

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
M. John Britto
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Remarkable Change ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Language Teachers

Counselling plays a significant role in bringing out a remarkable change in an individual’s personal and professional life. It has entered a number of domains including education. As human problems are mushrooming day by day in this hi-tech world, there is a dire need for finding solutions to those problems. It is counselling that comes to one’s aid to solve one’s problems that are psychological and personal. In English language teaching and learning too, there are multiple problems encountered by teachers and students as well. This paper discusses how counselling is indispensable to English Language Teaching (ELT) for finding solutions to problems faced by English language learners. Exploring the relevance of counselling to ELT, it also seeks to highlight the benefits of integrating it with ELT. It brings out the need for introspection of English language teachers to provide counselling to students. It enumerates various counselling skills, and presents an account of problem-solving method in ELT and eight approaches to counselling.

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