scholarly journals Impact of Integrating Task-Based Learning and Functional Approach to Empower Learners’ Communicative Competence

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-54
Author(s):  
Tri Nguyen ◽  
Trang Xuan Phuong Dao
Keyword(s):  
Speech Acts ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Functional Approach ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Communicative Functions ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

Enhancing EFL learners’ communicative competence is a time-taking process to reach certain levels of interacting with different communication participants. However, in the tertiary education in Vietnam, traditional teaching approach with the task-based learning does not thoroughly focus on the language use but on the strategies to perform the tasks. Hence, the functional approach has been applied to boost learners’ awareness of their language delivery thanks to communicative functions and notions. The new mode of teaching concentrates on what communication participants desire to convey and why they make use of those speech acts. This paper aimed to explore the impact of the integration of task-based learning and the functional approach, and learners’ perspective towards the implementation of such approach combination. With the application of the mixed method of qualitative and quantitative approaches, the data were collected via a pre-test and a post-test, survey, and 32 interviews with the participation of 100 students whose major is Business Administration at a university. The findings reveal that adding the functional approach to the existing teaching method could enhance students’ overall speaking competence, especially their fluency and discourse management. Additionally, the application of the functional approach received positive feedback from the learners.  

scholarly journals The Impact of Raising Awareness of the Speech Act On Speaking Ability across Gender and Proficiency Level

HOW ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-111
Author(s):  
Kobra Ghayebi ◽  
Parisa Farrokh
Keyword(s):  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Awareness Raising ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Impact

The present study intended to investigate the possible effects of speech acts strategies on Iranian beginner and intermediate EFL learners’ speaking ability. The first step in conducting this research was the administration of QPT as the homogenizing tool. It was administered to 180 beginners and intermediate EFL learners. After analyzing the results, 80 males and females as starters and 80 males and females as intermediate subjects were chosen. Then, the beginner and intermediate EFL learners were randomly divided into control and experimental groups (including 40 beginner male and 40 female EFL learners in each class). Next, a pretest of speaking was administered to all the participants and the experimental groups received speech act role play as treatment. However, the researcher did not use any treatment of speech acts in control groups. After ten sessions, the posttest was administered to all participants. The findings suggested that awareness raising on speech acts resulted in a better speaking ability as compared to the simply traditional teaching of speaking for Iranian intermediate and beginner EFL learners. Additionally, intermediate EFL learners’ achievement in speaking was not in line with the beginner EFL learners’ achievement in the corresponding group. Finally, it was found that gender does not interact with awareness raising on speech acts in such a way as to produce a statistically significant effect on the beginner and intermediate EFL learners’ speaking ability.

scholarly journals The Effect of Teaching Structural Discourse Markers in an EFL Classroom Setting

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Budoor Muslim Alraddadi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Discourse Markers ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Spoken Discourse ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Foundation Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact

<p>This study aimed to explore the effects of explicit teaching on the acquisition of spoken discourse markers (DMs) on EFL learners’ presentation production. It also aimed to measure the impact of two different treatments on the acquisition of a set of DMs.</p><p>This study is an experimental study and focuses on the overall production of spoken structural DMs in pre and post instruction where two particular teaching methods are employed. For this purpose, 41 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) female learners from the foundation program participated and they were on the Upper intermediate or B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference Ability Scale (CEFR) at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia. Learners were divided into two groups; one group was taught using Task-Based-Language Teaching method (TBLT) while for the other group was taught using the Presentation-Practice-Production model (PPP) was used. Based on the functions of structural discourse markers, five selected topics were taught by the researcher for two hours per lesson, which makes up ten hours per group.</p><p>The study mainly aspires to answer three questions; Firstly, it explores which discourse markers do Saudi EFL learners use in giving presentations in English speaking classes (pre–test) and the reason for doing so, is to examine the progress of learners use of DMs through the whole teaching period. Secondly, it investigates which DMs do Saudi learners use after instruction in the immediate post-test and in the delayed post-test that is four weeks after the instruction. Finally, by carrying out a comparative analysis between (TBLT and PPP) the study aims to find out which teaching method is more effective and why.</p>

scholarly journals The Impact of Memrise Application on Iranian EFL Learners’ Collocation Learning and Retention

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 222
Author(s):  
Zeynab Esmaeili ◽  
Mohsen Shahrokhi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Differential Effect ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed at investigating the effect of Memrise application on Iranian EFL learners’ collocation learning and retention. To this end, a quasi-experimental design was used. 75 Iranian intermediate EFL learners studying English at a private language institute, namely Farahan, Iran were selected to participate in the study based on convenience sampling in the form of two intact classes. The scores obtained were entered into SPSS software for the purpose of data analysis. The results of data analysis showed that Memrise application had a statistically differential effect on collocation learning of Iranian EFL learners. Moreover, it was demonstrated that Memrise application had a statistically differential effect on collocation retention of Iranian EFL learners. In addition, it was proved that there was a significant difference between the immediate post-test scores Iranian EFL learners who received Memrise application and those who received traditional teaching. Finally, it was indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between the delayed post-test scores of Iranian EFL learners who received Memrise application and those who received traditional teaching. Key Words: Collocation Learning; Collocation Retention; Memrise application; Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL); Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

scholarly journals Using Language Games for Vocabulary Retention in a Rural Primary School in Sarawak

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Lydia Zeta Donald Stavy ◽  
Frankie Subon ◽  
Norseha Unin
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Language Games ◽  
Text Book ◽  
Vocabulary Retention ◽  
New Words ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

This study seeks to examine the impact of using language games on students’ vocabulary retention. Six language games were chosen for this study; (1) describe it, (2) matching pairs, (3) jigsaw puzzle, (4) board rush,(5) ball games and (6) true or false. The rationale for choosing six different games is based on the understanding that students require at least five to sixteen exposures to learn a new word (Nation’s, 2001) foreffective vocabulary retention. For this study, vocabulary retention is the ability to keep or retain the new words that are taught for the duration of two weeks. The Pre-test and post-test were used to measure the vocabularyretention of the students. Prior to the pre-test, all 64 participants were taught for two weeks using the conventional teaching method by getting students to look words up in the dictionary, write definitions, and use the words in sentences (Basurto, 2004).For this traditional teaching, the eight new words were chosen from unit 10 of the text book for grade three of Malaysian elementary schools. For the next stage, the students weretaught eight new words from unit 11 of the same text book. After two weeks of teaching using the above six games, the students were given the posttest. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference invocabulary retention between the pre-test and post-test. The participants were able to retain significantly more words in the post-test than in the pre-test. In fact, they achieved better results in the post-test (M=63.45) than in the pre-test (M=58.71). This study reveals that language games can help to boost the students’ vocabulary retention if they are given a chance to learn and practice English language in a fun learning environment.

scholarly journals A Comparative Exploration of the Effect of Differentiated Teaching Method vs. Traditional Teaching Method on Students’ Learning at ‘A’ level

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (I) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kamran ◽  
Namra Munir ◽  
Rashid Minas Wattoo
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Differentiated Teaching

This study explores the effect of differentiated teaching method vs. traditional teaching method on students’ learning at ‘A’ level. It is an experimental research, conducted in Aitchison College. By applying simple random sampling technique, 70 students are selected as a sample from the population. Pre-test and post-test are conducted for data collection. Research investigates, how differentiated method of teaching effects learners’ academic achievement. The retention level of the students who are taught via differentiated teaching and traditional teaching method is. After conducting a posttest, data is analyzed with pair-sample and independent sample t-test by using SPSS. Analysis shows that the students taught via differentiated teaching have more power of retention than the students taught via traditional teaching methods. The control group perform up to application level while experimental group perform up to evaluation level of cognitive domain.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING INDEX CARD MATCH IN TEACHING VOCABULARY

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Sri Ariani ◽  
Tri Setianingsih
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Index Card ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

This research aims to find out Is there any significant differences between the impact of traditional teaching method and using Index Card Match in teaching English vocabulary at the First Year Students of SMA HANG TUAH 3 MATARAM and to find out does using Index Card Match have a positive effect on students’ vocabulary knowledge. The sample of this research is 40 students. The kind of this research is experimental research. The students are divided into two groups such as experimental group and control group. Then the research subjects are pre-tested to know their prior vocabulary mastery. After the treatment, the sample is post-tested to know their recent vocabulary mastery as the result of the treatment. The scores in both pre-test and post-test are taken as the main data of the research. The data is analyzed by using t-test.

scholarly journals Impacto da metodologia de simulação realística na graduação de enfermagem

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roseane Mota Santana Rohrs ◽  
Claudenice Ferreira Dos Santos ◽  
Ruana Dos Santos Barbosa ◽  
Renata Da Silva Schulz ◽  
Milena Bastos De Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Private University ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Simulation Methodology ◽  
The Impact

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar o impacto da metodologia da simulação realística na visão dos acadêmicos de enfermagem. Método: estudo quanti-qualitativo, a partir da pesquisa-ação, utilizando questionário semiestruturado com amostra de 133 acadêmicos do 6º ao 10º semestre em uma Universidade privada. Resultados: 98% dos acadêmicos afirmaram gostar muito da aula com a metodologia de simulação; 97% relataram ter diferença na aprendizagem com a simulação; destes, 62% confirmaram ter maior rendimento no aprendizado quando utilizada a simulação com paciente simulado; e 35% mencionaram ter melhor rendimento quando utilizado o boneco estático. Conclusão: o estudo demonstrou impacto positivo da metodologia de simulação entre os acadêmicos ao demostrarem preferência no uso desta metodologia em detrimento ao método de ensino tradicional e que o uso dessa metodologia permite melhorias no processo de ensino-aprendizado. Descritores: Simulação; Enfermagem; Ensino; Educação. ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the impact of realistic simulation methodology on nursing students' view. Method: quantitative-qualitative study, based on action research, using a semistructured questionnaire with a sample of 133 students from the 6th to the 10th semester in a private university. Results: 98% of the students said they liked the classes with the simulation methodology; 97% stated they felt a difference in learning with the simulation; of these, 62% affirmed they had a higher learning achievement when using simulation with simulated patients; and 35% stated having higher learning achievement when using the static doll. Conclusion: the present study showed a positive impact of the simulation methodology among the students, demonstrating a preference in the use of this methodology in detriment to the traditional teaching method and that the use of this methodology allows improvements in the learning process. Descriptors: Simulation; Nursing; Teaching; Education; Learning.RESUMENObjetivo: analizar el impacto de la metodología de la simulación realística en la visión de los académicos de enfermería. Método: estudio cuantitivo-cualitativo, a partir de la investigación, utilizando cuestionario semi-estructurado con muestra de 133 académicos del 6º al 10º semestre en una Universidad privada. Resultados: 98% de los académicos afirmaron que gustaban mucho de la clase con la metodología de simulación; 97% relataron tener diferencia en el aprendije con la simulación; de este, 62% confirmaron tener mayor rendimiento en el aprendizado cuando utilizado la simulación con paciente simulado; y 35% mencionaron tener mejor rendimiento cuando utilizado el muñeco estático. Conclusión: el estúdio demostró impacto positivo de la metodología de simulación entre los académicos al demostrar preferencia en el uso de esta metodología en detrimento al método de enseñanza tradicional y que el uso de esa metodología permite mejorías en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Descriptores: Simulación; Enfermería; Enseñanza; Educación; Aprendimiento.

scholarly journals The Impact of Using the Station Rotation Model on Saudi EFL Learners’ Descriptive Writing Skills

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-114
Author(s):  
Alanoud Ahmed Aldukhi
Keyword(s):  
Writing Skills ◽  
Intermediate School ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Descriptive Writing ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Rotation Model

The present study investigated the impact of the station rotation model (SRM) on enhancing students’ descriptive writing skills. It adopted the quasi-experimental pre-post test control/ experimental group design. The tools of the study included a pre/post- descriptive writing skills test, and open-ended questionnaire. The participants of the study were selected randomly, 40 female students enrolled in the twelfth intermediate school in Riyadh. Students of the experimental group received the descriptive writing skills instructions in nine sessions based on the SRM, two of them were for training. The study results revealed statistically significant differences at 0.05 level between the mean scores of the control and the experimental groups on the post test in favor of the experimental group in overall descriptive writing skills as well as in each descriptive writing skill. The researcher recommended that there is a real necessity from educators and teachers to prepare appropriate curriculums that involve implementing the station rotation model inside the classrooms, in a way that corresponds with teachers’ ability and students’ need, aiming to gain the mentioned advantages.

The Effect of Using Class PC and Interactive Boards on Students' Academic Achievement and Creative Thinking

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Mohamad M. Hileh ◽  
Abdel-Aziz Ahmad Sharabati ◽  
Tamara Yacoub Nasereddin ◽  
Suheir Mustafa Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the article is to investigate the impact of teaching and learning methods on Jordanian students' performance in primary schools. This study is of quasi-experimental design. Three tools are used in this study: an interactive board, a class PC and traditional tools. The data was collected by questionnaires, and then regressions were used to test the hypothesis. The results indicate that for creativity thinking, the highest difference between pre and post-test is related to class PC followed by traditional learning and finally interactive boards. Moreover, results indicate that the three tools affect fluency, flexibility and originality, while they have no significant effect on elaboration. The results also indicate that for the academic achievement class the PC reported the highest mean, followed by interactive boards and finally by traditional tools. Furthermore, results show that using class the PC and interactive boards affect students' creative thinking as compared to traditional teaching.

The Impact of an Escape Room Simulation to Improve Nursing Teamwork, Leadership and Communication Skills: A Pilot Project

2020 ◽  
pp. 104687812097273
Author(s):  
Beatriz Valdes ◽  
Mary Mckay ◽  
Jill S. Sanko
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Situational Awareness ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Critical Skills ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reflective Questions ◽  
The Impact

Background. Commercial escape room simulation-based educational experiences were piloted on a cohort of ten RN-BSN students to determine the effect on mastery of communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Methods. Pre-test/post-test research design and qualitative questions were used to measure the impact of an escape room simulation activity on teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. The Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety® Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire, and self reported levels of confidence and competence questionnaire were administered pre/post escape room simulation to measure communication, team structure and leadership skills. The University of Miami-Crisis Resource Management tool was utilized to measure observed teamwork. Additionally, four open-ended qualitative self-reflective questions were asked following the escape room. Results. Data from the analysis of the pre and post observations of simulation encounters found statistically significant time dependent differences noting improvements in observed teamwork and leadership, p <.001, pre-mean 18.5, post-mean 35.0. Qualitative data revealed the participants found the escape room simulation to be an engaging teaching method to master teamwork and leadership skills. Conclusion. This pilot study sets the foundation for future use and exploration of escape room experiences to teach teamwork, communication, leadership and situational awareness. Following the escape room simulation, observed improvements in teamwork and leadership were found. Participants found the escape room activity to be an engaging experiential teaching method to promote attainment of critical skills needed to work as an effective member of a team. Study findings suggest that the use of an escape room can impart experiential learning with critical skills needed to work as an effective member of a team. As a result of this pilot study, nursing faculty developed an escape room simulation experience that was initiated the following semester.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document