scholarly journals Appropriating BANA Teaching Approaches to Suit TESEP Contexts: A Case Study in a Saudi University

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-32
Author(s):  
Grami Mohammad A. Grami ◽  
Hamza Alshenqeeti ◽  
Hadi Alsamdani
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
English Language ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Teaching Approaches ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Teaching Methodologies ◽  
Local Contexts ◽  
Do So

This article briefly looks at the practice of appropriating Western teaching methodologies into the Arab world. It accounts for recent and historical attempts to do so and evaluates the success or otherwise of such practice. The paper adopts Adrian Holliday's (1994) distinction between British, Australian and North American (BANA) context and Tertiary, Secondary, and Primary English language education (TESEP) where the context of the current study fits. The paper argues that appropriating Western methodologies risks alienating the culture from which these teaching approaches come. Since one reason for learning a language is to become familiar with its  culture, one may question the need for adapting its teaching methodologies by simply separating it from its cultural values in the first place. The question is that shall one protect his or her cultural identity by dismissing the cultures of other dominant languages? This is a conundrum that cannot be easily saved but one that needs looking at nonetheless. The paper looks at a widely used series of textbooks in a TESEP context and attempts to see if adapting  ow local contexts can shape BANA methodologies.

scholarly journals The application of Swales’ model in writing a research article introduction

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Burhanuddin Yasin ◽  
Hijjatul Qamariah
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
English Education ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Research Writing ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Education Journal ◽  
Professional Writers ◽  
Do So

This research attempts to suggest an alternative solution for writers in general and graduate students in particular in writing a proper research article introduction. In order to do so, the authors explored how the Swales’ model is applied in writing a research article introduction. The exploration was approached through a library study on the Swales model application. Some previous studies applying Swales Model were gathered and categorized into three categories − application of Swales model on different types of genre besides the research article introduction, different discipline or field and the last is the application of Swales’ on the research article introduction across languages. Another three articles written by professional writers were also collected as samples of introductions that have successfully presented three obligatory moves – establishing a territory (Move 1), establishing a niche (Move 2) and occupying the niche or presenting the present work (Move 3) − proposed by Swales’ model. Those introductions were segmented into those three moves and analyzed based on a communication purpose in every step derived from each move. In order to add more comprehension about the model, an analysis was also conducted on introductions for seven articles in the English Education Journal (EEJ) published by the Graduate Program in English Language Education at Syiah Kuala University. The purpose of the analysis was to show the differences in structure of introductions organized without following the CARS Swales model. Conclusions are that the CARS Swales model is relevant for the teaching of introductions for research writing and it can be a guideline to teach students the moves and steps of this model for communication purposes.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE DESIGN OF ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE DISCUSSION USING SCHOOLOGY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION GANESHA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
GPR Dewi ◽  
LDS Adnyani ◽  
KS Piscayanti
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Asynchronous Online Discussion ◽  
Academic Year

This study was aimed at investigating students’ perception on the design of asynchronous online discussion using Schoology. This study was a case study research. The data in this study were collected quantitatively and qualitatively by using observation, questionnaire, and interview guide. The observation was conducted toward the design of asynchronous online discussion implemented by 2 lecturers in ICT and Poetry courses. The questionnaire was administered to one hundred students of English Language Education, Ganesha University of Education who were taught using Schoology in academic year 2017/2018. The interviews were done toward six students. The result of this study showed that 1) the design of the asynchronous online discussion in ICT and Poetry courses was different in terms of flexibility of time, flexibility of place, instruction or guidance, and topic, 2) the students had positive perception on the design of asynchronous online discussion.

scholarly journals PROJECT BASED LEARNING IN TRANSLATION CLASS

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Apandi Apandi ◽  
Devi Siti Sihatul Afiah
Keyword(s):  
English Translation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Collection Methods

PROJECT BASED LEARNING IN TRANSLATION CLASSApandiProdi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FKIP Unswagati CirebonEmail: [email protected] Siti Sihatul AfiahProdi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FKIP Unswagati Cirebon  AbstractThis study aims to identify student learning experiences in the Indonesian-English translation class. This study uses a case study approach with data collection methods in the form of observations, interviews and questionnaires. Observations are made to obtain data sources from direct sources. Interviews were conducted to find out whether the places visited had historical stories, legends or folktales that could be translated into English, and also to find out the obstacles or challenges faced during learning using PBL. A questionnaire was used to identify learning experiences in the Indonesian-English translation class using PBL. Respondents were students of the 6th semester of the English language education program who took part in the English-Indonesian translation course. Data is presented in the form of descriptive explanations and also supported by graph data to facilitate the presentation. This study shows that the use of PBL provides benefits in forming independent learners, improving critical thinking and can improve attitudes in collaboration with peers. However, there are still obstacles and challenges in translation courses using PBL, namely at the beginning of the lecture in the form of less preparation time, adaptation with group mates and also the location of observations that are located some distance from the campus or where students are, and there are difficulties in translating cultural words found.Key words: PBL, Translation, Learning Experience

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE DESIGN OF ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE DISCUSSION USING SCHOOLOGY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION GANESHA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dewi G.P.R ◽  
Adnyani L.D.S. ◽  
Piscayanti K.S.
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Asynchronous Online Discussion ◽  
Academic Year

This study was aimed at investigating students’ perception on the design of asynchronous online discussion using Schoology. This study was a case study research. The data in this study were collected quantitatively and qualitatively by using observation, questionnaire, and interview guide. The observation was conducted toward the design of asynchronous online discussion implemented by 2 lecturers in ICT and Poetry courses. The questionnaire was administered to one hundred students of English Language Education, Ganesha University of Education who were taught using Schoology in academic year 2017/2018. The interviews were done toward six students. The result of this study showed that 1) the design of the asynchronous online discussion in ICT and Poetry courses was different in terms of flexibility of time, flexibility of place, instruction or guidance, and topic, 2) the students had positive perception on the design of asynchronous online discussion.

scholarly journals Developing Language Skills through Students’ Quality Circle (SQC) Way: An Innovative Approach to Language Teaching and Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-95
Author(s):  
Lekhnath Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Meaningful Context ◽  
Tools And Techniques

This article proposes SQC framework for English language education. The meaningful context in which the language activities take place as the students work through the cycle of problem solving provides rich opportunity to develop their language skills. Theoretical, conceptual and historical background and framework, stages of SQC case study, tools and techniques used in problem solving to develop the students’ personality, language and SQC interface and sample SQC case study have been discussed in this paper. The potential of SQC leading to TQC for professional development and its potential to inform and refine the ELT curriculum has been proposed. The systematic and scientific approach that SQC adopts has tremendous future potentials in academia.

scholarly journals Examining Text Coherence in Graduate Students of English Argumentative Writing: Case Study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Sri Wuli Fitriati ◽  
Fadhila Yonata
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Text Coherence ◽  
Cohesive Devices ◽  
Argumentative Texts

This study aims at examining the writing skills of a group of Indonesian graduate students of English. A particular attention has been focused on the coherence of their production of argumentative texts. Employing a discourse analytical case study, three texts written by three Master’s degree students of the English language education at a local university in Central Java, Indonesia, were analyzed. Coherence and cohesion is inextricable in which both are crucial in academic writing as to achieve a makes-sense text. Therefore, it is an urgent need to look at the writing competency of students as they are at graduate level, majoring in the English language education. The texts produced by the students were scrutinized through the lens of micro- and macro-level coherence (Thornburry, 2005). From this theory, cohesion is involved in micro level coherence. The findings indicate that the students show a bit weakness on achieving coherent texts due to lack of optimization of cohesive devices especially conjunctions to create interconnectedness of the whole sentences in the texts.

scholarly journals An Analysis of English Language Education (ELE) Students' Motivation in Learning Pedagogical Courses

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Putu Yoga Sathya Pratama ◽  
I Gusti Ayu Lokita Purnamika Utami ◽  
Luh Diah Surya Adnyani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Internal Reasons ◽  
Interactive Data Analysis ◽  
Interactive Data ◽  
External Reasons

Previous studies on motivation had been broadly researched, but little attention was given to learning pedagogical courses motivation. Thus, this qualitative research with case-study research design was conducted. This research aimed to describe ELE students’ motivation in learning pedagogical courses. The collecting data used were questionnaire, interview guidance, and human instrument. The obtained data were analyzed qualitatively through interactive data analysis. The result portrays there are more ELE students tend to be intrinsically motivated in learning pedagogical courses; the rest are identified to be extrinsically motivated, amotivated, and undefined motivation students. The reasons underlying their motivation in learning pedagogical courses can be categorized into: 1) internal reasons (mood, goals, passion, perspective, & personality) and 2) external reasons (parental, score, and lecturer).

Edward Warren Clark and Early Meiji Japan: A Case Study of Cultural Contact

1977 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 557-572
Author(s):  
A. Hamish Ion
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
The West ◽  
Meiji Japan ◽  
Cultural Contact ◽  
European Culture ◽  
Meiji Era

Protestantism in the early Meiji era has long interested Western students as an aspect of the encounter between Japan and expanding European culture in the nineteenth century. Edward Warren Clark (1849–1907) and other American laymen, who went to Japan as teachers and not society missionaries, played a significant role in the process during the 1870s. Edward Warren Clark is known to Western scholars of the Meiji period for his contribution to the development of English-language education and as the author of books based upon his experiences in Japan. In his letters to William Elliot Griffis (1843–1928), Clark reveals opinions concerning Japan and Japanese acquaintances, and the hopes and tribulations of teaching Western studies. These are interesting in themselves as one American's views, and they also shed more valuable light upon Japanese attitudes toward the West between 1871 and 1875. In this study of cultural contact, particular attention will be paid to Clark's evangelistic work in Shizuoka and later in Tokyo, and the influence of his Christian ideas and misconceptions upon certain Japanese, especially Nakamura Masanao (Keiu, 1832–91).

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