Technology-Infused Balanced Literacy for Enhancing the Reading Skills of Early Grade Children

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Amar Ali Khan ◽  
Manzile Maqsood ◽  
Sajid Umair
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Balanced Literacy ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Early Grade ◽  
Global Language ◽  
Different Cultures

English is considered as a universal and global language. It serves as a bridge between different cultures and countries. Owing to its great importance research studies are being carried out across the world in order to find out the best ways of teaching English Language at earlier stages of schooling. One such identified way is balanced literacy. This is a systematic approach towards teaching English not as a subject but as a language. This study was conducted to see the effect of technology infused balanced literacy approach on the learning skills and engagement level of English learners in context of Pakistani schools where English is taught as a second Language. An intervention of six weeks was carried out. During the study the conventional teaching methodology of English was also observed. The results of the study suggest the use of balanced literacy for improvement of reading skills.

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE (CAI) AND CONVENTIONAL TEACHING (CT) ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PUPIL TEACHERS IN METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

2016 ◽  
pp. 107-118
Author(s):  
Suman Chhabra ◽  
Neelam Dhamija
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Instructional Material ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Assisted Instruction

Educational Technology has made a significant contribution to education by taking into consideration the individual differences of learners and catering to their needs. The emerging trend the world over is towards more individualized and flexible forms of learning with an emphasis on individualized methods of instruction. This paper is based on an experiment to study the effect of a new teaching methodology i.e. Computer Assisted Instruction Technique (CAI) in comparison to Conventional Teaching (CT) on the achievement of pupil teachers in methods of teaching English language. In this study, instructional material was developed for both methods of instructions i.e. CAI as well as for Conventional Teaching (CT). The instructional material for both the methods was developed and validated by the researcher. The experiment was carried out on the pupil teachers of B.Ed. class of a College of Education. Pretest- Posttest Control Group design was used. Results of the experiment showed that CAI was found effective in terms of the achievement of pupil teachers in methods of teaching English language at post-test stage. However, no significant difference was found to exist between the experimental group and control group at the pretest stage.

scholarly journals Developing Little Bridge as an evidence-informed English language learning platform for 6–12 year olds

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Rogers ◽  
Kristen Weatherby
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Global Language ◽  
The Relationship

English is considered by many to be the global language of business and communication and, as such, parents and educators in countries in which English is not a native language are now encouraging children to study English at a young age. Much second language teaching and learning, however, does not take into account the real-world context within which language will be put to use. Little Bridge has developed an English language learning platform for students aged 6−12 years, within which learners acquire English vocabulary and skills and are able to apply what they have learned in real conversations with other English learners around the world. As part of UCL’s EDUCATE research accelerator programme, Little Bridge worked with a mentor to design and conduct mixed-methods research into the relationship between this social aspect of their platform and students’ achievement in learning English. Findings suggested that Little Bridge users who are the most active participants in the platform’s social network also complete more of the platform’s learning activities and achieve better results than those with the lowest social participation rates. The relationship between the academic mentor and Little Bridge enabled the company to develop a research mindset, understand the value of the data that they already have, and improve their understanding of the platform.

Cultivating Rich Language Development, Deep Learning, and Joyful Classrooms for English Learners

2019 ◽  
pp. 269-293
Author(s):  
Martha I. Martinez ◽  
Anya Hurwitz ◽  
Jennifer Analla ◽  
Laurie Olsen ◽  
Joanna Meadvin
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Language Development ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Academic Language ◽  
English Language Development ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Meaningful Engagement ◽  
Comprehensive Reform ◽  
Grade 3

Although there is general consensus among educators of English learners (ELs) regarding the need for contextualized language development, it is not widely implemented. This chapter explains the theory behind this shift in teaching English language development and for teaching ELs in general. The chapter also discusses the kind of professional development teachers need to make this shift, and the importance of meaningful engagement of families in their children's learning. The chapter situates this discussion within the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) model's work with schools across California. SEAL is a PK–Grade 3 comprehensive reform focused on the needs of English learners, and is designed to create a language-rich, joyful, and rigorous education. California is an important context given the state's large EL population and recent favorable shifts in educational policy, which provide a unique opportunity for laying a foundation for improved practices and outcomes for numerous English learners.

scholarly journals Tom McArthur's English Today

English Today ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Kingsley Bolton ◽  
David Graddol ◽  
Rajend Mesthrie
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Cambridge University ◽  
Founding Editor ◽  
Language Studies ◽  
Wide Readership ◽  
Global Language ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University

ABSTRACTAs English Today notches up a century, it's high time to acknowledge Tom McArthur's inimitable contribution to the study of English worldwide.Tom McArthur's contribution to English language studies has been immense, and has had a powerful impact at a number of levels. Tom started his life as an educator, gaining crucial exposure to English across the globe very early in his career, when in one of his first jobs teaching English at the Cathedral School in Bombay (Mumbai). After a varied academic career, which included a post at the University of Quebec, Tom returned to the UK to start a new journal for Cambridge University Press, English Today. Tom's brief at that time was to be the founding editor of a journal that would inform a wide readership about the highways and byways of the English language, during an era when English was becoming a global language at an unprecedented speed.

scholarly journals American English in Teaching English as a Second Language

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
Mammadova Gunay Aqil
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
English Language ◽  
American English ◽  
Contemporary History ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Usa

With the lapse of time the two nations- Americans and British always blamed each other for “ruining” English. In this article we aim to trace historical “real culprit” and try to break stereotypes about American English status in teaching English as a second language. In comparison with Great Britain the USA has very short and contemporary history; nevertheless, in today’s world American English exceeds British and other variants of English in so many ways, as well as in the choices of language learners. American English differs from other variants of the English language by 4 specific features: Inclusiveness, Flexibility, Innovativeness and Conservativeness. Notwithstanding, British disapprove of Americans taking so many liberties with their common tongue, linguistic researcher Daniela Popescu in her research mentions the fields of activities in which American words penetrated into British English. She classifies those words under 2 categories: everyday vocabulary (480 terms) and functional varieties (313 terms). In the case of functional varieties, the American influence is present in the areas of computing (10 %), journalism (15 %), broadcasting (24%), advertising and sales (5 %), politics and economics (24%), and travelling and transport (22%). Further on, the words and phrases in the broadcasting area have been grouped as belonging to two areas: film, TV, radio and theatre (83%), and music (17%). The purpose of the research paper is to create safe and reliable image of American English in the field of teaching English as a second language. Americans are accused in “ruining” English and for that reason learners are not apt to learn American English. The combination of qualitative and quantitative methods is used while collecting the data. The study concluded that the real culprits are British who started out to ruin English mainly in in the age of Shakespeare and consequently, Americans inherited this ruin from the British as a result of colonization. Luckily, in the Victorian Age British saved their language from the ruins. The paper discusses how prejudices about American English effect the choices of English learners.

scholarly journals FOLKTALES AS MEANINGFUL CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC RESOURCES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING SKILLS

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Mantra Ida Bagus Nyoman ◽  
Kumara Dewa Gede Agung Gana
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Linguistic Resources ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Student Reading ◽  
Time Culture

Creating an English learning environment in which learners are highly motivated is sometimes very challenging for EFL teachers. Folktales can be useful for facilitating learners in their competence of English language and also for enhancing their cross-cultural awareness. In the field of language teaching, the richness and potential of folktales seems to have been under-utilized in today’s language classes. This paper explores how folktales can be used as a medium of improving students’ reading skills and major benefits in using folktales for teaching English.  A classroom action research was employed to attain the purpose of this study in which two cyclic learning sessions were conducted to improve English learners’ reading skills. Several selected Indonesian folktales were intensively utilized in reading classes. This result of this study indicates that use of folktales by EFL teachers could improve student’ reading skill and widen their vocabulary and at the same time, culture is acquired by the students.

scholarly journals Improving Reading Skills of Saudi English Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulwahab Alamat Alsharari ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
The Self ◽  
Language Practice ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Language Communication

This study aimed at investigating the underlying reasons that can cause Saudi EFL learners to have lower English performance. This study follows a qualitative method through interviewing three college students at Jouf University and one professor. The self-constructed interviews were basically targeted four items; 1) students’ related issues, 2) teachers’ related issues, 3) curricula- related issues, and 4) assessment related issues. The finding of this study have indicated that the primary reasons of Saudi EFL learners were due to their lower internal and intrinsic motivation. The conceptualized learning English as an academic course to pass, and not an actual language communication. The recommendations suggested by this study were trimmed into the following: increasing English language practice, learning authentic communicative language.

THE PROBLEM OF TEACHING ENGLISH READING SKILLS IN A MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 277-279
Author(s):  
Р. Тлебалдин ◽  
М. Абиров ◽  
Е. Ергешов ◽  
Ж.Н. Бисенбаева
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Reading Text ◽  
Primary Means ◽  
Medical University

В статье описываются основные аспекты преподавания иностранного языка в медицинском вузе, раскрывается важность формирования активной базы специальной лексики у обучающихся медицинским специальностям. В данной статье рассматриваются основными недостатками и проблемы в организации языковой подготовки студентов в медицинском вузе, такие как: дефицит времени, отводимого на иностранный язык; низкий уровень языковой компетенции у студентов. В работе подчеркивается, что в процессе преподавания английского языка в медицинском вузе профессиональный текст является основным средством достижения цели учебного процесса - развитие и формирование англоязычной профессиональной компетенции, кроме этого необходимо развивать формирования англоязычной компетенции, необходимо развить навыки устной и письменной коммуникации, а именно - коммуникативную компетенцию, которая реализуется благодаря выполнению таких видов речевой деятельности, как говорение, письмо, аудирование и чтение текста. The article describes the main aspects of teaching a foreign language in a medical university, reveals the importance of forming an active base of special vocabulary among students of medical specialties. This article discusses the main shortcomings and problems in the organization of language training of students in a medical university, such as: lack of time allocated to a foreign language; low level of language competence of students. It is stressed that in the process of teaching English in medical school professional text is the primary means of achieving the objectives of the training process - the development of the English language professional competencies, it is necessary to develop of forming English language competence, it is necessary to develop the skills of oral and written communication, namely, communicative competence, which is realized through the implementation of such kinds of speech activities as speaking, writing, listening and reading text.

scholarly journals Pre-school Teachers’ Beliefs towards Their Abilities of Teaching English to Pre-schoolers in Pahang, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Aisyah Khaleeda Rosli ◽  
Noor Raha Mohd Radzuan
Keyword(s):  
Role Model ◽  
English Language ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Positive View ◽  
Teachers Beliefs ◽  
Language Competency ◽  
Global Language

Recent studies have revealed that English has become a global language that is commonly used, particularly in the education sector, for various purposes. In the education sector, teachers serve as the most important role model in improving learners’ English language competency. Evidently, at the age of 4 to 6 years old, preschoolers are proven to be able to learn a second language sufficiently hence it is critical for pre-school teachers to be able to teach English to the children at this stage precisely. English, however, is not set to become one of the major requirements for pre-school teachers, especially in Pahang, Malaysia. Due to this, the beliefs of the pre-school teachers initiate a critical indicator in deciding if, given the circumstances, pre-school children can receive adequate English inputs and exposure at their age. The aim of this study is to identify the beliefs of pre-school teachers in their ability of teaching English to preschoolers in Pahang, Malaysia. In the study, 60 pre-school teachers in Pahang were given a set of questionnaires consisting of 14 items and all 60 were returned. In the pilot study, the questionnaire showed a 0.9 Cronbach alpha value indicating a high reliability point. The findings of this study suggest a much more positive view of teachers’ beliefs in pre-school English teachings. This can become a stimulus for the growth of English proficiency among Malaysian children and consequently improve the standard of English in Malaysia in the future.

Development of reading skills in teaching English

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-211
Author(s):  
Artyom Nosko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reading Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Additional Component ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
8Th Grade

The article describes the relevance and significance of developing reading skills in the modern world as a tool for transmission and obtaining of information. The author introduces the algorithms and stages of working with the texts and their implementation at the English language lessons. In this article, the main focus is on using such kinds of reading strategies: in-depth reading, skimming, and scanning in language classes. The article also identifies the importance of using strategies for any kind of the purpose of reading. To successfully understand the text, the learner must master a set of techniques and strategies. The use of strategies is individual, but to choose what strategy applies, the learner must be aware of them. In this case, the questionnaire about using reading strategies at the lesson, to understand the general awareness among 24 8th grade students was proposed. This article is written as additional component for final diploma project.

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