Drama in Project-Based Learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
James Carpenter
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Language Support ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
And Performance

This paper describes a student-centered project-based language learning approach currently practiced at an English language school in Japan. The approach focuses on the creation and performance of original dramas as part of a school festival held every six months. These dramas are written and staged entirely by students. Instructors are responsible for providing language support and content feedback. Assessments are handled through peer and self-assessment based on criteria developed in consultation with instructors. While there are a number of important empirical questions about both project-based learning generally and this learning approach specifically that need to be addressed, the learning approach outlined here provides a good organizing frame for incorporating drama into more rigorous, student-centered project-based language courses in a variety of contexts, e.g., elementary, high school, or university English language courses.

scholarly journals Influence of Students’ Learning Style and Performance in the Comprehensive English Class

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Haihua Tu
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
English Class ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
And Performance

The purpose of this research was to improve Chinese university students’ performance in four aspects, namely sense of responsibility, academics in students’ grades, engagement and self-esteem by using student-centered learning approach at a University in China and quantitative and qualitative measurements. Changing students’ learning style was implemented with careful consideration. With that in mind, new English language learning process and teaching model were designed in order to improve the teaching and learning quality. Quantitative measurements was used for data analysis. The research instruments included a set of ten-item questionnaire as well as one open-ended question. In order to obtain the qualitative data, focus group interviews was done in team basis.

scholarly journals The Language Attitude towards English Learning among EFL Learners: A Case at One Private Islamic Senior High School

Ta dib ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-43
Author(s):  
Annisa Astrid ◽  
Deta Desvitasari ◽  
Aghor Aqdam
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Motivational Orientation ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Class ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
And Performance

Attitude is one of the considerable factors in learning and plays an essential role since it can influence language learning and performance. This study aimed at investigating students’ attitudes towards English language learning. Survey method was used in this study to describe the attitudes of the students at one Islamic private senior high school towards English language learning. The participants involved in this study were 217 students at one Islamic private senior high school in Indralaya. In collecting the data, we employed a Likert scale questionnaire consisting of 20 items which were divided into 5 components; (1) attitude towards native English speakers, (2) motivational orientation in learning English, (3) interest in English, (4) attitude towards English class, and (5) attitude towards English teachers. The result of this study indicated that the attitude of the students of one Islamic private senior high school in Indralaya South Sumatera towards English language learning was generally positive.

STUDENT RESEARCH IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
L. Angelianawati
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Student Research ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
And Performance

English Language Teaching (ELT) is in need of innovative and up-to-date teaching strategies which can develop students’ language competence and performance effectively. Student research is affirmed as one of effective as well as innovative teaching strategies, which develops student-centered learning. Through this strategy, the students learn how gathering information, interpreting it, and making conclusions based on the information gathered. The main purpose of applying this strategy is to make the students learn from the research, discover and also construct knowledge by themselves, as well as use the language. One important point that should be considered in implementing this strategy is the level of education in which the strategy is implemented. This article presents the way how this strategy may be utilized in the classroom.Keywords : student research, teaching strategy, student centered learning

scholarly journals Self-assessment based on language learning outcomes: a study with first year engineering students

2010 ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Durán Escribano ◽  
Joana Pierce McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Bologna Process ◽  
First Year ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Assessment Practice ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
The Bologna Process

As the Bologna Process moves forward, changes in European systems of higher education are expected. The introduction of the ECTS focussing on the students’ achievements described in terms of the learning outcomes and competences acquired is one of the innovations. This process, encouraged by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, signifies a change in teaching focus, from an input model to an output one, which promotes self-assessment in a flexible curriculum, in this case adapted to student’s language profile. To illustrate this new approach in language learning, a pilot experience with Technical English mining engineering students is discussed, with special attention to learner reflection and self-assessment practices. Students’ progress in self-assessment, based on the introduction of learning outcomes in specific language courses, is analysed to conclude that personal engagement and clear purpose -specified in terms of learning outcomes- seem to have become relevant components to student's self-assessment practice.

scholarly journals English Language Learning Demotivating Factors for Saudi High School EFL Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Raneem Alyousif ◽  
Zainab Alsuhaibani
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Efl Students

Demotivating factors are one of the sources that can reduce students’ motivation toward language learning. This study investigated language learning demotivating factors among high school EFL students. It also explored the educational implications and recommendations for promoting EFL students’ motivation from teachers’ perspectives. A total of 365 Saudi high school EFL students and 18 secondary English language teachers from six public schools participated in the study. The data of the study were collected via two research instruments: a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with students and teachers. The results revealed that subject- related and teacher-related demotivating factors were the most reported demotivating factors for Saudi high school EFL students. The results also showed that lack of interesting topics, lack of activities for practicing English, overemphasis on grammar, and incompetence of teachers were the most demotivating factors for EFL students toward English learning. Moreover, several recommendations for promoting students’ motivation have been suggested by teachers such as technology use, extrinsic motivation and encouragement, and competitive and collaborative work. 

scholarly journals Education 4.0: Robotics Projects to Encourage 21st Century Skills

RENOTE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 450-459
Author(s):  
Deivid Eive dos S. Silva ◽  
Aline De Oliveira Sousa ◽  
Marcela R. Oliveira ◽  
Marialina Corrêa Sobrinho ◽  
Eduardo Todt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Mobile Robotics ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Education 4.0 is defined as a student-centered learning model that prepares young for the challenges of the 21st Century, how to deal with emerging technological resources and processes. This case study aimed to encourage 21st Century skills and competencies seen as relevant to Education 4.0, such as teamwork, communication, autonomy, creativity, and innovation. In this study, we analyzed the feedbacks collected to identify which skills were encouraged in undergraduate and graduate students during one semester of the Mobile Robotics discipline, using Project-Based Learning (PBL). Students carried out projects and answered a self-assessment questionnaire about their skills. The qualitative analysis of the case study followed the procedures of the Grounded Theory method. The results indicated that learning based on robotics projects could encourage teamwork, communication, and organization skills.

scholarly journals Improving Language Learning Strategies and Performance of Pre-Service Language Teachers Through a CALLA-TBLT Model

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Eugenia Guapacha Chamorro ◽  
Luis Humberto Benavidez Paz
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Strategy Instruction ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Performance ◽  
Language Tests ◽  
And Performance

This paper reports an action-research study on language learning strategies in tertiary education at a Colombian university. The study aimed at improving the English language performance and language learning strategies use of 33 first-year pre-service language teachers by combining elements from two models: the cognitive academic language learning approach and task-based language teaching. Data were gathered through surveys, a focus group, students’ and teachers’ journals, language tests, and documentary analysis. Results evidenced that the students improved in speaking, writing, grammar, vocabulary and in their language learning strategies repertoire. As a conclusion, explicit strategy instruction in the proposed model resulted in a proper combination to improve learners’ language learning strategies and performance. 

scholarly journals Using Rummy Game Method to Improve Students’ Learning Activities and English Dialog

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Supriyanto Supriyanto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Natural Science ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
The State ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Previous Condition ◽  
And Performance

This classroom action research was aimed at improving students’ learning activities and students’ English dialog skills in the state senior high school 3 Salatiga. The research was carried out in the state senior high school 3 Salatiga from January to June 2012. The subject of the research was 38 students of grade XI natural science 2. While the objects of research were  rummy game method, students’ learning activities and students’ English dialog skills. This action research was conducted in two cycles. Each consisted of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. In cycle 1, the researcher implemented  rummy game method with big groups and ready made cards while in cycle 2, the researcher applied  rummy game method with small groups and student designed cards. To collect the data the researcher gave self-assessment test and performance test before the first cycle, after the first cycle, and after the second cycle. The data analysis was done by descriptive comparison namely by comparing scores in the previous condition with those of the first cycle and the second cycle. The research findings revealed that there was significant improvement of average scores in students’ learning activities namely 13.8 % from 56.8 % in the previous condition to 70.6 % in cycle 2 and in students’ English dialog skill namely 5.8 from 72.7 in the previous condition to 78.5 in cycle 2. Hence, hypothesis stating that using  rummy game method is able to improve students’ learning activities and English dialog skill in the state senior high school 3 Salatiga grade XI natural science 2 even semester year 2011/2012 is proven right.Keywords:  Rummy Game Method; Learning Activities; English Dialog Skill

Role of the Social Constructivist Theory, Andragogy, and Computer-Mediated Instruction (CMI) in Adult ESL Learning and Teaching Environments

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-37
Author(s):  
Seda Khadimally
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Social Constructivism ◽  
English Language ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Adult Esl ◽  
Social Constructivist Theory

The purpose of this chapter is to explore whether social constructivism promotes mobile technology rich, student-centered learning/teaching practices, leading adult English as a second language (ESL) students to transform into self-directed learners. Under this theory, a shift from teacher-centered English language learning to a student-oriented approach to how students acquire basic English skills is promoted and students' possible transformation into independent and autonomous learners is fostered because, by use of mobile technologies, they may successfully transfer information from their previous experiences to their current knowledge. Incorporating mobile learning (m-Learning) into their instruction and making social constructivism an integral part of their curriculum, ESL teachers can contribute to their students transformation into self-directed learners as an active, knowledge-building community and in charge of their own learning processes, which explains that this theory is highly compatible with the principles grounded in what Knowles proposed as a progressive learning approach for adult education: andragogy.

Benefits of Film Adaptations of Literary Works for English Language Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 178-198
Author(s):  
Sunay Öztürk ◽  
Buğra Zengin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Film Adaptations ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Film Scripts

Despite their potential in language learning, films have not been covered adequately in academic research except some attempts to develop strategies. One of these strategies has been to compare film scripts and their translations, to identify chunks, technical terms, and creative language examples and to list them with their translations, and to do creative dialogue writing activities especially by modeling these scripts where chunks are used extensively. Believing in the importance of evaluating the film scripts with their translations, this study aims to investigate the processes the researcher/teacher's high school students went through in learning and using the target language starting with the use of the film adaptations of the literary works, writing their scripts modeling the film scripts, acting their own scripts, and shooting their performances. The mixed method research design was used with the triangulation of the qualitative and quantitative data. The 68 high school students' views were investigated with Likert scale (1-5) questionnaire along with their comments about the items.

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