Using Escape Rooms to Improve Pre-Service Teachers' Communicative Skills in English as a Foreign Language

2022 ◽  
pp. 323-339
Author(s):  
Ángela Gómez López
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Education ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
English Class ◽  
Different Levels

The chapter implements an escape room with pre-service teachers to improve their communicative skills in English. Fifty-seven university students from the degrees of Childhood and Primary School Education, with different levels of English proficiency, participated in the experiment: 10 of them helped with the implementation and the rest participated in the escape room. Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection to know students' opinions about using escape rooms as a learning tool. Results showed that using an escape room in the English class is a successful method since it fosters active learning, teamwork, socialization, motivation, and helps to improve communicative skills.

English Vocabulary in the Mind of Student

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-159
Author(s):  
Suharyanto H Soro
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
English Class ◽  
Actual Application ◽  
Concrete Form ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Mind

Lecturer plays an important role in teaching Englishas a foreign language, in spite of the success of teaching English itself depends on the many factors, one of them is students’ participation in the English class. In the other words, the teaching of English becomes useful and more systematically when the lecturer is fully aware of the aims and values of teaching of English subject since the core principle of any teaching  is “know what you do and only do what you know”. Hence it is essential to understand the aims and values of teaching English. In linguistics study,performance and competence are different, competence is study about language rules in the abstract form or one’s capacity to use a language, while performance is the application of one’s ability in the concrete form, or the actual application of this competence in speaking or listening. Chomsky (1965:18) said that  performance is the effect or the application of competence. Further he said that clearly, the actual data of linguistic performance will provide much evidence for determining the correctness of hypotheses about underlining linguistic structure. Notice the following figure. The data collection procedures in the present study are based on classroom participant observation, student interviews, and questionnaire  are the primary sources of data collection. As a point of departure, unstructured interviews conducted with English and students to gain initial understanding of the learning English as a foreign language. This also serves as a pilot study, paving the way for designing the guidelines for the semi structured individual interviews. Notes taken in these unstructured interviews were included in the data analysis. Taking lecture involves the lecturer and the students in formal setting. Lecturer is one who transfers special knowledge (English teaching materials) to his students in form of academic setting. They are engaged in academic norms, for example lecturer has qualified education (magister or doctorate degree) and the students  have already registered their status as a university student. The lecturer’s function is threefold. In the presentation stage of the material, the lecturer serves as a model, setting up situations in which the need for the target structure is created and modeling the new structure for students to repeat. The lecturer was required to be skillful manipulator, using questions, commands, and other cues to elicit correct sentences from the students. The students wanted the lecturer to give more opportunities for English practice. They can learn from mistakes and develop in real situation. Role play is one of methods can be applied in teaching English. The students like this methods (96%) because they can imitate and practice their English pronunciation.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Research on Portfolio Keeping in English as a Foreign Language Writing

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selami Aydin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
Sample Group ◽  
Potential Problems ◽  
Language Writing

Little attention has been paid to the problems about portfolio keeping in English as a foreign language (EFL) writing, while the existing literature mostly focuses on the effects of portfolios on writing skills of learners, rather than those of teachers or pre-service teachers. This study aims to investigate the problems encountered and contributions of portfolios to the language skills of EFL pre-service teachers. The sample group consists of 39 pre-service teachers; a background questionnaire, interviews, a survey, and essays were used for data collection. The results indicate that portfolios significantly contribute to the writing skills, and that there exist potential problems. It was concluded that teachers and teacher trainers should use portfolio as a learning tool after solving the problems.

A study of Indonesian university students’ vocabulary mastery with vocabulary level test

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 187-195
Author(s):  
Rully Raslina Novianti
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Receptive Vocabulary ◽  
Vocabulary Size ◽  
Word Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
English Instruction

In investigating learners’ vocabulary mastery, some researchers focused their studies on either receptive or productive vocabulary mastery. This study examines university students’ vocabulary knowledge in Indonesia by using the Vocabulary Level Test (VLT). It also compares the receptive vocabulary size of students who obtained extra hours of English instruction with those who had not. Furthermore, this study also identifies their strategies in enhancing their vocabulary mastery. The 2000-word frequency-band from the receptive version of the VLT and questionnaire are used for data collection. The results show that their receptive vocabulary scores are lower than 2000 words and no significant difference was found between the students who had extra hours of English instruction and those who had not. Then it can be stated that even after they had gained extra hours of English instruction, their average vocabulary knowledge was still lower than the 1000 estimated word level in the VLT. Keywords: vocabulary mastery, Vocabulary Level Test (VLT), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), undergraduate students.  

scholarly journals A Qualitative Investigation of the Dynamics and Complexity of Language Learner Beliefs through Written Protocols

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ursula Ritzau
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Learner Beliefs ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Collection Phase

During recent years, language learner beliefs have increasingly been studied through qualitative, learner-centred methods, and the development and dynamics of language learner beliefs have been brought into focus. This paper analyses the development and complexity of beliefs expressed by three university students of Danish as a foreign language in Switzerland. A qualitative method inspired by Grounded Theory is employed and proves to be fruitful for pinpointing the dynamics and complexities of the beliefs. Data are collected through written protocols in German and Danish. The data collection phase stretches over nearly a year and a half, which facilitates a detailed exploration of temporal changes in the beliefs expressed by the study participants.

scholarly journals A study of Indonesian university students’ vocabulary mastery with vocabulary level test

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rully Raslina Novianti
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Receptive Vocabulary ◽  
Vocabulary Size ◽  
Word Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
English Instruction

In investigating learners’ vocabulary mastery, some researchers focused their studies on either receptive or productive vocabulary mastery. This study examines university students’ vocabulary knowledge in Indonesia by using the Vocabulary Level Test (VLT). It also compares the receptive vocabulary size of students who obtained extra hours of English instruction with those who had not. Furthermore, this study also identifies their strategies in enhancing their vocabulary mastery. The 2000-word frequency-band from the receptive version of the VLT and questionnaire are used for data collection. The results show that their receptive vocabulary scores are lower than 2000 words and no significant difference was found between the students who had extra hours of English instruction and those who had not. Then it can be stated that even after they had gained extra hours of English instruction, their average vocabulary knowledge was still lower than the 1000 estimated word level in the VLT.Keywords: vocabulary mastery, Vocabulary Level Test (VLT), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), undergraduate students

scholarly journals Strategie komunikacyjne w obliczu trudności językowych

Neofilolog ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 193-206
Author(s):  
Jolanta Morytz
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
Scale Method ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Verbal Strategies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Different Levels

Foreign language classes at university should enhance not only knowledge of foreign languages but with the use of different methods, should also develop skills of communication strategies, which are very important to compensate for deficits in communication. These strategies are indispensable for language learners irrespective of their level of proficiency. The objective of the study described in the present paper is to explore the communication strategies used by Polish students at different levels of knowledge of Italian. Data was collected by two types of questionnaires, one including two open-ended questions. The other was based on a Likert-scale method which examined the frequency of usage of avoidance strategies, verbal and non verbal strategies, as well as the strategy of transfer. Emphasis was placed on the relationship between the use of types of communication strategies and students’ level of proficiency. In the final part the author recommends types of lexical exercises which should be practised during classes to help students to develop their communicative skills.

scholarly journals The Level and Sources of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety among Saudi EFL University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Faye Alnahidh ◽  
Sultan Altalhab
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
English Class ◽  
Oral Presentations ◽  
Method Approach

This study aims to investigate the level and the sources of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety (FLSA). To achieve this aim, a mixed-method approach was used by implementing a questionnaire and interviews. Eighty-five female Saudi EFL university students completed the questionnaire. Six of the most highly anxious students were identified according to the questionnaire results and interviewed. The findings revealed that the participants experienced a moderate level of FLSA in their English class. In addition, there are several sources of FLSA, which can be listed in the following order: fear of making mistakes, forced participation, lack of vocabulary, lack of practice, lack of grammar. Participants also reported other sources of anxiety such as fear of making pronunciation mistakes, the negative attitude of teachers and the need to give oral presentations. Based on the results, the study reached a conclusion and constructed a set of recommendations.

scholarly journals Using Spanish in English Language Chilean Classrooms? Perspectives from EFL Teacher Trainees

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eladio Donoso
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Student Teacher Relationship ◽  
English Class ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Efl Teacher ◽  
The University

This article presents a study which explores perceptions of Chilean future teachers of English as a foreign language regarding the usage of Spanish as L1 in English lessons. The participants belong to first- and fourth-year levels of their programs at four universities located throughout Chile. The data collection tool was Mohebbi and Alavi’s (2014) Likert questionnaire, along with an open questions section. The data were subjected to descriptive statistical analyses and mean difference tests. The results indicate that the participants would use Spanish in the English class mainly for two reasons: (1) for pedagogical-didactic purposes and (2) to maintain the student-teacher relationship. The study concludes that there are no statistically significant differences in regard to the course-level year the subjects are enrolled in or regarding the university with which they are affiliated.

scholarly journals Program For Developing Literation Abilities For Early Children In Pandemi Era Covid-19 In The Village Of Kempek Kecamatan Gempol, Cirebon

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Putri Amalia Zubaedah
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Research Method ◽  
School Education ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Village

The development of literacy in children is closely related to the ability to read and write. This research is motivated by the large number of early childhood children in primary school education who cannot read and write, where when the child is 7 years old, they should understand and understand letters or numbers, by reading, counting and writing. This research method uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques using interviews and documentation. The result of this research is that the development of literacy for children in the Covid-19 era can be done through tutoring forums, starting from learning to recognize letters, numbers, hijaiyah letters, drawing and so on. This can help children under 7 years of age to quickly recognize letters and so on. This development goal does not only affect literacy, but can foster self-confidence, love friends, and help others. With the tutoring (tutoring) can increase children under the age of 7 who managed to read and write properly and correctly.

scholarly journals PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN SEBAGAI UPAYA MENCIPTAKAN PEMBELAJARAN AKTIF DI KELAS

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
pp. 514-522
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ari Syahrial
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Class V ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Learning media is a learning tool or device that can be used by teachers to assist them in conveying learning messages. This study aims to determine how the influence of learning media in creating active learning. This research was conducted using descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques in this study used interview and observation techniques. Based on the research that has been done, the implementation of learning at SDN Kebon Jahe, especially in class V, has used learning media that makes learning run active.

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