scholarly journals TESTING IN A COMPETENCY-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING CONTEXT / TESTER DANS UNE BASE DE COMPÉTENCES CONTEXTE D'ENSEIGNEMENT DES LANGUES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katchédé Etienne Iwikotan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formation Continue ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Criterion Referenced ◽  
Level Of Understanding

Tests are part and parcel of the teaching and learning process. The objectives of the research are to explore the design of tests within the framework of the competency-based approach under implementation in the Beninese secondary education system and to describe the challenges teachers face in the process of designing competency-based tests. A focus group was organized with six EFL teachers from two secondary schools in the South of Benin in order to collect relevant data for the study. The findings show that the respondents test their learners to gauge their level of understanding of lessons and to find out if they are teaching well. In addition, the respondents indicated that all the tests they administer are criterion-referenced. Some of the criteria mentioned include recognizing details in a text, showing mastery of grammar, vocabulary and functions, rephrasing sentences, and expressing opinions. The respondents equally indicated that it is difficult for them to find adequate texts for their tests, to design appropriate contexts, and to frame the directions of the tasks. It is therefore recommended to continuously train teachers in the field of testing. Les évaluations font partie intégrante du processus d’enseignement-apprentissage. Cette étude vise à explorer comment les professeurs d’anglais conçoivent les évaluations dans le cadre de l’approche par compétences mise en œuvre dans l’enseignement secondaire au Bénin et de décrire les difficultés auxquelles les professeurs d’anglais sont confrontés dans le processus de conception des évaluations basées sur les compétences. Un entretien de groupe a été organisé avec six professeurs d’anglais de deux établissements d’enseignement secondaire au Sud du Bénin. Les résultats montrent que les participants évaluent leurs apprenants pour jauger le niveau de compréhension des cours par ces derniers et voir s’ils enseignent bien eux-mêmes. De plus, les participants ont indiqué que toutes les évaluations administrées sont critériées dans la mesure où elles sont fondées sur des critères comme la reconnaissance de détails dans un texte, la démonstration de la maîtrise de la grammaire, du vocabulaire et des fonctions, la reformulation des phrases et l’expression d’opinions. Les participants ont également signalé qu’ils éprouvent des difficultés à trouver des textes adéquats pour les évaluations, à concevoir des contextes appropriés et à formuler les consignes des tâches. Il est alors recommandé d’assurer la formation continue des professeurs sur l’évaluation. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0825/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals REALITAS AKTUAL PRAKSIS KURIKULUM: Analisis terhadap KBK, KTSP dan Kurikulum 2013

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 216
Author(s):  
Loeziana Uce
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Curriculum Change ◽  
Careful Planning ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
National Education ◽  
Curriculum Changes ◽  
National Education System ◽  
Competency Based

Curriculum is one of important elements in education that need to be designed well in order to succeed teaching and learning process in schools. The meaning of praxis of curriculum is closely related to what and how educational curriculum had been validated and enforceable. This paper discusses the factual condition of curriculum in Indonesia, including the background of curriculum change since the promulgation of National Education System, and also about the implementation of the concept of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC/KBK), Education Unit Level Curriculum (SBC) and Curriculum 2013. The results of this study indicate that changes of curriculum are necessary. Nonetheless, curriculum changes implemented should have strong fundamentals and careful planning; hence it does not confuse the policy makers in the area of education.

scholarly journals Task Based Learning (TBL) in EFL Classroom: from theory to practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-144
Author(s):  
Muhammad Badrus Sholeh ◽  
Sahril Nur ◽  
Kisman Salija
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Learning Framework ◽  
Theory To Practice ◽  
Efl Teachers

Task-Based Learning (TBL) is one of the contemporary approaches, which has attracted a great deal of study in recent decades. It is a language education approach that offers students the opportunity to use authentic target language use by tasks. Task-Based Learning drives skill-based teaching and learning, engages students in the learning process, motivates and enhances student imagination. This paper focuses on some fundamental aspects of TBL in literature: (1) the task-based learning definition, (2) the task-based learning characteristics, (3) the task-based learning framework, (4) the task-based learning benefits, and (5) a proposed task-based learning practice for EFL learners. The paper gives useful suggestions to EFL teachers who have similar teaching strategies to help students meet such learning goals in their classrooms and continue positive TBL patterns in teaching and learning.

scholarly journals How Can We Improve the Quality of the Interactive Classroom Learning Environment in Class VI Students?

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Ugyen Choeda ◽  
Tshering Chophel
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Classroom Learning ◽  
Interactive Classroom

This research is basically focused on how to improve classroom interaction in Bhutanese classroom. Classroom Interaction is a practice that enhances the development of the two very important language skills which are speaking and listening among the learners. This device helps the learners to be competent enough to think critically and share their views among their peers. It is based on the notion that classroom interaction plays vital role in enhancing effective teaching and learning, improve academic performance, moreover to make learning atmosphere lively. Constructive teaching method, use of technology in the classroom, assessment and evaluation are some of the methods used to see the findings of the study.  There was a time when the traditional approach of teaching was adopted by most of the teachers, where the learner used to be dependent only on the lecture delivered by the teacher. They were not exposed to enough practice of speaking on their own and hence the interaction among the students in the classroom was almost absent. But as the education system changed with time so have the teaching methods. The education system now demands more student interaction rather than just listening to the instructor. Hence Classroom Interaction is very essential in today’s education system. There have been some researches done in the context of Bhutan. Nevertheless, on order to contextualize the discussion to the Bhutanese audience, the author has reviewed a few research studies done in the context of particular school. Classroom Interaction is a practice that enhances the development of the two very important language skills which are speaking and listening among the learners. This device helps the learners to be competent enough to think critically and share their views among their peers. Interaction is needed in the classroom activity. It helps the teaching and learning process run smoothly and it can increase learners' communication. It tells how the students have interaction among them and teacher even with the whole class. This study aims to give the teacher some suggestions to achieve classroom interaction in the teaching and learning process. It offers some strategies to improve the interaction in the classroom. Several studies show that classroom interaction is important in the teaching-learning process. Some studies show that the students' interaction happens in the classroom. By using classroom interaction, the students are more active in the learning process. The result of the study concludes that classroom interaction has an important role in the teaching and learning process. The purpose of this study is how to improve the quality of interactive classroom learning for the student’s academic achievement and learning outcomes. The teachers play an important role in imparting a student’s learning and creating quality classroom interaction. An interactive classroom learning environment is considered as one of the effective methods of learning which help the students learning process. Teachers’ main role is to design and plan his/her lesson in such way that students love sharing their learning with other because all learning development takes place in classrooms. As a teacher, we must carefully examine all the factors in mind which will help to enhance the students learning outcome. A warm and homely classroom environment improves academic performance, learning outcome, and a sense of pride and belonging of the students and as well the teachers.  “A good teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for others”. Mustafa Kamal Ataturk. A Teacher plays a very important role and depending upon the teacher for student learning and academic achievement. As a teacher, teaching and learning is an important process, good teaching methods, strategic, Active involvement in learning, Interaction techniques, and a conducive environment will help students to learn things more rapidly. There was a time when the traditional approach of teaching was adopted by most of the teachers, where the learner used to be dependent only on the lecture delivered by the teacher. They were not exposed to enough practice of speaking on their own and hence the interaction among the students in the classroom was almost absent. But as the education system changed with time so have the teaching methods. The education system now demands more student interaction rather than just listening to the instructor. Hence Classroom Interaction is very essential in today’s education system. This study was carried out with class VI students and teachers of Balam/Ngatshang primary schools under the Mongar district. The research is design for a qualitative research approach. Participants will consist of 10 students and 6 teachers. Qualitative data will be collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and descriptive. The interviews will be video record and transcribe. Data collected will be analyzed and present in descriptive form. 

Incorporation of GTM and CLT: An Effective Way to Teach & Learn English in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Asif Al Matin
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

The two very prominent methodologies are GTM and CLT in the education system in teaching & learning English in Bangladesh. To show the importance of the combination of these two phenomenal methods is the purpose of this paper. In Bangladesh GTM is commonly used for a long time, and at present CLT is also a very famous method. In this paper, the two methods are elaborated clearly in effective teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh. The study focuses on GTM and CLT in respects of achieving four skills, accuracy/fluency, teaching-learning process, handling the students’ feelings and emotions, the role of the native language of students, the language skills that are emphasized, and the way of teacher’s response to students’ errors. Though CLT is the more beneficial method nowadays GTM also has some positive things to offer. Based on the data and findings, this paper has also presented some suggestions for effective teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Analysis of Communication and Information Science Education Inclusivity in a STEM Environment in Zimbabwe

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alois Matorevhu
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Education System ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Teachers College ◽  
High Competence

Communication and Information Science (CIS) can be effectively applied in a STEM environment if ICT is accessible to people including those who are visually impaired (VI). This is premised on that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has invaded every part of society, from home, industry and social life, as the world moves rapidly into digital media.  One way of ensuring the effective inclusion of VI people in communication and Information Science is to have an education system from preschool, secondary through to tertiary which has inclusive ICT education. Apart from engendering CIS, ICT promotes/enhances student-centered learning consistent with STEM objectives. Through Zimbabwe’s education system, the visually impaired (VI) people like anybody else, need to understand and apply ICT as a tool to aid their learning, professional development, and a means of socializing. What is questionable is whether the education system of Zimbabwe from preschool, prepares VI people to be effective users of ICT as STEM objectives suggest.  In order to gain insight, curricula documents for a selected teachers’ college T and Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education curriculum documents were analyzed.  Also, data was generated through interviews and focus group discussion with VI pre-service teachers at teachers’ college T. The interviews and focus group discussions aimed to generate data through VI pre-service teachers’ reflections on their primary and secondary school days, juxtaposed with their current experience during teacher training with respect to inclusivity on use of ICT as a tool for teaching and learning, aiding personal learning and social life interactions. All the 10 VI pre-service teachers involved in the study concurred that if ICT learning and application begins as early as primary level, one is bound to develop high competence and confidence in ICT use. However, a very supportive environment, morally and materially, was seen as crucial in developing high competence and confidence levels of VI persons in using ICT for learning and in social life.

scholarly journals Ragam Pendekatan dalam Pengembangan Kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI)

FONDATIA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-41
Author(s):  
Muhamad Ghazali Abdah
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Social Reconstruction ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Educational Processes

The curriculum is an inseparable part of an education system, because it is one component in determining the achievement of a goal. Likewise the Islamic religious education curriculum (PAI) also has a very central role in various educational processes in order to achieve the direction and purpose of Islamic education itself. Islamic education aims to develop all the potential that humans have based on the Shari'ah of Islam. However, the PAI curriculum in fact, still holds problems in life, for example the learning model is still dogmatic, repository and overlapping, and the religious concepts taught have no relevance in life in modern times today. Educators and all education staff are required to truly be able to understand the curriculum and be able to develop it. In developing an Islamic religious education curriculum (PAI) certain approaches are needed, so that the curriculum developed can lead students towards the desired changes. Educators can choose a number of approaches that are appropriate to their learning model and of course by paying attention to the characteristics of Islamic religious education itself. Among the approaches that can be used in curriculum development there are four, namely: academic, humanistic, technological and social reconstruction approaches. The developed curriculum can later be implemented by various PAI teachers in the teaching and learning process in schools.

scholarly journals A Correlation Study of Pakistani EFL Teachers’ Professional discerning and their Critical Thinking

2021 ◽  
pp. 378-387
Author(s):  
Muhammad Akram ◽  
Anser Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

A great deal of research is done on teacher training and teacher education worldwide, but a few studies appeared on teacher’s professional discerning and particularly on teachers’ critical thinking skills. Critical thinking, with regard to EFL teachers, has not been taken into consideration early on. This study explores the relationship between EFL teacher’s professional discerning and their critical thinking in Pakistani context. A quantitative paradigm has been adopted to find out if there is any relationship between EFL teachers’ professional discerning and their critical thinking. The participants consisted of 93 EFL teachers teaching English at the university level in Pakistan. The researcher utilized a professional discerning (identity) research tool taken from Sheybani and Miri (2019) and a derived Critical Thinking Inventory (DCT) designed by the researcher to collect data. To analyze the relationship between EFL teachers’s professional discerning and their critical thinking ability, the data were analyzed by R (statistical program). The results of correlation analysis unfolded that the sub-constructs of professional discerning questionnaire tools are predicted by critical thinking. A highly positive and statistically significant correlation was observed in the analysis. The study highlights the significance and important role of critical thinking in shaping EFL teachers’ professional discerning, particularly in their teaching context. The study proves the inventive conduct of EFL teachers in the present era of knowledge and learning. The study will positively contribute to language teaching and learning, and it would open up new vistas for EFL teachers, syllabus designers, and academia.

scholarly journals Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Medical Education: Perspective of Different Roles

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Guerra Aquilante ◽  
Roseli Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Mariza Borges Brito de Souza ◽  
Renata Gianecchini Bongiovanni Kishi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Bootstrap Method ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Response Options ◽  
Learning Scenarios ◽  
Competency Based

This cross-sectional case study investigates the curriculum implementation at the School of Medicine at the Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), comparing the perspectives of the different participant types involved in this training (i.e., students, lecturers, and preceptors) and the programme goals. The sample included 22 lecturers, 55 students, and 16 preceptors. The researchers created a structured questionnaire based on study indicators extracted from the following aspects of the educational programme: teaching and learning process, integration of competency areas, teaching and learning scenarios, integration of theory and practice, and assessment. A Likert scale with four response options was used to score the respondents' choices. The participants answered the questionnaire online, and the responses were entered into a MySQL database. Using this database, an analysis was conducted based on the subjects' responses and the indicators. Comparative analysis was performed using the bootstrap method for responses and analysis feasibility with a 5% empirical significance level. The teaching and learning process, integration of theory and practice, and assessment indicators were in agreement with the educational programme, while integration of competency areas and teaching and learning scenarios require greater attention to establish consistency with the educational programme and training qualifications.

scholarly journals Utilizing Video for Technology Integration Support in Indonesian EFL Classroom: Usages and Obstacles

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Muhamad Nova
Keyword(s):  
Technology Integration ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Attitudes ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Teacher Professional

The use of video as a solution in supporting technology integration in EFL teaching and learning process in Indonesia still faces some obstacles in its utilization. Viewing from this issue, this study explored Indonesian EFL teacher’s perceptions on the usages and obstacles in utilizing video in teaching and learning process. Conducting a survey research by distributing questionnaires purposively to 30 EFL teachers, 22 females and 8 males, the results revealed that the Indonesian EFL teachers found that video is very beneficial in teaching and learning process, especially in delivering the learning material, building students’ background knowledge, bringing real-life language context, providing visual and audio input, and serving varieties of language expressions. It also gives positives impacts to students’ learning attitudes, including their interest, motivation, and learning styles. Even though it brings beneficiary effects, many Indonesian EFL teachers also mentioned five obstacles faced in using video in their classroom: limitation of facilities at school, lack of technical support at school, difficulties in finding suitable video, lack of skill in editing video, and less focus students on learning. Reflecting up from these results, it is suggested for EFL teachers to use video in improving the teaching and learning process in the classroom. It is also recommended for the EFL teachers to attend teacher professional development program to enrich their competence and skill in using video in teaching and learning process. Moreover, school principals’ are recommended to support the school facilities to promote technology integration at school.

scholarly journals Perancangan Aplikasi Chatbot Sebagai Media E-Learning Bagi Siswa

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-95
Author(s):  
Muhammad Alifyan Zulkarnain ◽  
Muhammad Fajri Raharjo ◽  
Meylanie Olivya
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Acceptance Test ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Time Space ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Level Of Understanding

The conventional question and answer method has limited time, space and level of understanding from each student so that it becomes an obstacle to the ineffective teaching and learning process. Global pandemic events that have a negative impact on the education sector. So that the teaching and learning process is temporarily stopped at school and diverted online. This study aims to produce a chatbot application as a media for distance learning that helps the teaching and learning process of teachers and students . In practice, This research uses telegram as a chatbot media. The method used for data collection is by interview, literature study, and observation. Testing will be carried out with a black box, calculation of accuracy, and a user acceptance test in the form of distributing questionnaires. The results of this study produce a Chatbot Application as an E-Learning Media for Students that can help teachers in providing distance learning to students efficiently and easily.  

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