scholarly journals Students’ Perception towards Technology in Learning English as a Foreign Language: A Case Study of Higher Secondary Students of Pabna, Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (06) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Sayed Rafiqul Hasan Milon ◽  
Md. Hafiz Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Technology In Learning ◽  
Learning English

scholarly journals Autonomy in Learning English as a foreign Language : A Case Study in Writer's Voice

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1432-1439
Author(s):  
Chingyi Tseng ◽  
◽  
Keun Huh
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Writer's Voice ◽  
Learning English

scholarly journals Impact of Learning Content on Secondary Students’ Motivation to Learn English In Lebanese Public Schools: Three Case Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-166
Author(s):  
Lama Komayha ◽  
Jihanne Tarhini
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
High Level ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Positive Significant Correlation ◽  
Learning English

Purpose: The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of “the learning content” on “students’ motivation” in learning English as a foreign language. Approach/Methodology/Design: A mixed-method design was employed in this study to explore the correlation between the two variables from the perspective of teachers and students. The sample included three secondary public schools in the region of Mount Lebanon. Six classes were examined in each school. Qualitative data was obtained from the interview answers of 18 grade eleven English teachers and 18 one-session class observations in the three schools. Quantitative data was obtained from questionnaires of 355 grade eleven students in the three schools. Findings: Interviews and observations’ content analysis indicated that students show a high level of motivation when they perceive the content as interesting, relevant, and beneficial. Surveys’ SPSS analysis revealed the existence of a strong positive significant correlation between the learning content and students’ motivation. Practical Implications: The study investigates the effect of one of the repeatedly mentioned factors of students’ motivation and demotivation in learning English as a foreign language “the learning content”. Originality/value: It is recommended for teachers and educators to adjust the learning content according to students’ needs and interests in order to create chances of success and achievement for students, build students’ competence, relate students to their society, and allow technology integration.

scholarly journals The Use of Contextual Teaching and Learning in Writing Subjects: A Case Study of the Second Year Students at SDN 3 Bareng Lor Klaten in 2013/2014

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Lisrohli Irawati
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Contextual Teaching ◽  
Learning English

In Globalization era, English becomes one of the crucial subjects to be taught. Generally, it is taught from the Elementary schools level to university levels. To be a creative and innovative teacher are important things to develop students’ ability because English is a foreign language. One of the method is to use CTL in teaching and Learning. The objective of this study is to find out about teaching and learning writing using contextual teaching and Learning (CTL) in the second year at SD N 3 Barenglor. The writer observed and made interview to the teacher and students to get data and the process of teaching and Learning using CTL. The object of this study involved 30 students; consist of 13 male students (boys) and 17 female 17 students (girls). The results show that CTL is used in teaching and Learning in SD N 3 Barenglor and CTL had succesfully improved the motivation of the students to study English. Keywords: CTL ; Teaching and Learning ; English

scholarly journals Chilean 12th graders’ Attitudes towards English as a Foreign Language

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Gómez Burgos ◽  
Sandra Pérez Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Learning English

<p>This article aims to provide the results of a research focusing on 12<sup>th</sup> graders’ attitudes towards English as a Foreign Language in two secondary schools in Puerto Montt, Chile. Attitude towards a language has been considered as an important factor that influences the process of learning a foreign language (Shams, 2008); for this reason, it is fundamental to identify students’ attitudes since positive attitudes towards English allow the students to have favourable orientation towards learning it (Karahan, 2007). Under this premise, this study corresponds to a case study that includes a quantitative method of data analysis. A survey of five dimensions was conducted amongst 154 students in order to measure their attitudes towards the target language. The results show that their attitudes towards English as a foreign language are favourable; however, the dimensions related to learning English, and English as a subject at school obtained unfavourable attitudes. </p>

Motivation in foreign language classrooms at tertiary level: A case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
Anh Hoang Khau ◽  
La Pho Thach
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Senior English ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
The University ◽  
Learning English

In teaching and learning a foreign language, especially English, motivation plays an extremely integral part in ensuring success. In this study, the researchers attempt to provide an overview of research on motivation and discover how motivation can assist second or foreign language learning in classrooms of English-majored students in the university setting. This study aims to investigate whether English-majored learners are motivated in learning English or not, focusing on extrinsic motivational factors to identify the factors to develop their motivation and maintain their journey of learning English. A questionnaire is devised and administered to 52 senior English-majored students. The data was then analyzed using the SPSS version 20. The results suggest that learners’ motivation is related to learning facilities and teacher’s personality which can encourage learners to think more positively and thus be more motivated in their language learning process. Along with providing specific recommendations for further research on motivation, the paper concludes by calling on for adopting a range of motivational factors that can promote English as a foreign or second language learning.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Dwi Riyanti
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Compulsory Subject ◽  
Language Context ◽  
Low Motivation ◽  
Learning English

Motivation is undoubtedly an important factor in learning foreign languages. Yet, in English as foreign language context, like Indonesia, especially in West Kalimantan, not all students are motivated to learn English, a compulsory foreign language for secondary students. Thus, it is a necessity that teachers know how to increase students’ motivation. This paper analyses the issue of motivation in learning English as a compulsory subject in a foreign language context which can be useful for teachers and students to know what why motivation is important in learning foreign languages. Through reviewing related literatures to motivation, this paper outlines the role of motivation in learning a foreign language, and the problems of low motivation commonly found in EFL contexts. It also discusses some possible causes of low motivation as well as elaborates ways to increase students’ motivation.

scholarly journals AN EXPLORATION OF POTENTIAL REWARDS IN ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNER (EYL) CLASSROOM

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-343
Author(s):  
Indra Yoga Prawiro ◽  
Natalia Anggrarini ◽  
Natalia Anggrarini
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Young Learner ◽  
Social Reinforcers ◽  
Learning Language ◽  
Learning English

In the 21st century, many parents try to introduce foreign language since earlier. The introduction is started since very beginning because some experts believed that the students who learn foreign language especially English on their primary schools or pre-schools, it will contribute the successful of them in learning language in the next level Ferrandino and Tirozzi as cited in MacDonell, C. (2007:1). This research is a case study. It aims to find out the use of potential rewards in kindergarten schools. This study will also investigate some challenges and efforts of five EYL teachers in teaching English. Hence this study will also focus on the benefits of potential rewards in motivating the EYL students in learning English. The result showed that social reinforcers is the most used reward and three activities that usually implemented in the class are giving applause, smiles and teacher’s signature. Then, there are two main challenges in teaching English in kindergarten school. The first is the use of technology and the second is classroom management. While the efforts used in teaching EYL are the use of media, strategy and rewards. So, the students will be more fun and enjoyable in learning English. Then, the last is the benefits. The result showed that by implementing the rewards system in the class. It can encourage the students to achieve the target learning. The students are happy to follow the instructions from the teacher and can complete the task well.

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