scholarly journals THE RIGHT MIX OF APPROACHES IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: ACHIEVING DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES IN THE ESP CLASSROOM

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 558
Author(s):  
Oleh Topuzov ◽  
Oleksandr Malykhin ◽  
Nataliia Aristova
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Teaching Approaches ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

The proposed study is focused on solving research questions concerning a common understanding of methodology in teaching English for Specific Purposes and language teaching approaches application in instruction process. The novelty of the paper lies in the theoretical substantiation of the necessity to apply the combination of competence-based, action-oriented and blended-learning approaches in the ESP classroom for improving ESP students’ languages competence regarded in our study as desired learning outcomes. The research is theoretical in nature and comprises the theoretical review of scientific literature aimed at understanding how methodology is conceived by scientists and ESP practitioners. The theoretical review contains the analysis of scientific publications and methodological materials on teaching English for Specific Purposes at higher education institutions. The authors also analyze the most trusted language teaching approaches, principles they are based on, learning outcomes they are aimed at in the ESP classroom, the advantages and disadvantages of their use in instruction process. The analysis of the most trusted language teaching approaches makes it possible to declare that the combination of competence-based, action-oriented and blended-learning approaches plays a crucial role in providing ESP students with improved languages competence.

scholarly journals Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) to the Students in English Language Teaching (ELT)

JET ADI BUANA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Tira Nur Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Positive Learning Environment

This article will provide 1) general overview and course design of English for Specific Purposes in the field of ELT (English Language Teaching), 2) the role of teacher and student in English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and 3) the difficulties related to teacher, student, environment and others in teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP). In the field of English Language Teaching (ELT), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) concerns the specific English language needs of the target learners/students. It refers to teaching a specific genre of English for students with specific goals which is oriented and focused on English teaching and learning. ESP is designed and developed based on an assessment of purposes and needs and the activities for which English is needed. There are many teacher’s roles, such as asking to organize courses, setting the learning objectives, establishing a positive learning environment and evaluating the students' progress. While, the learners are related to a specific interest in learning, subject matter knowledge, and well-built learning strategies. In the implementation of ELT, there are any difficulties or problems related to the teacher in teaching ESP, such as the low quality of lectures and textbooks, teachers’ improper qualification and teaching methods and lack of a theoretical framework of teaching ESP. Difficulties related to the students, such as demographic characteristics and demands of learning ESP, English proficiency, differences between different languages, lack of vocabulary, depending on the dictionary and lack of skills in using dictionary especially ESP terms. While, the difficulties related to the environment and others are lack of teaching materials, classes with a too large student number, and heavily focused on the examination.

scholarly journals Teaching English through Task and Project-Based Learning to Embera Chamí Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (21) ◽  
pp. 78-90
Author(s):  
Luis Ricardo Rojas ◽  
Jenifer Rueda Varon
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Indigenous Students ◽  
Conditions For Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Recognition ◽  
Learning English

Bilingual indigenous students who attend public schools around the country are to develop English language skills as part of the suggested curriculum created by the Colombian Ministry of Education. This is the case of the Embera Chamí students in Florencia, Caquetá whose conditions for learning English differ from those of monolingual Spanish students. The purpose of this study is to analyze the difficulties and the advantages of learning English through task- and project-based learning in bilingual indigenous students. The analysis of the study was developed through the method of systematization of experience. Results suggest that the two learning approaches enhanced indigenous students’ speaking skills and facilitated vocabulary recognition. However, the students mentioned being more interesting in learning English for specific purposes.

scholarly journals Why can't we do it as teachers: English language teaching from the perspectives of secondary school teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-84
Author(s):  
Sevim Maviş ◽  
Fevzi Dursun
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Black Sea Region ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to discover the issues in teaching English from the perspective of teachers. The qualitative method was employed in the study by using semi-structured interview forms to 19 teachers from a central Black Sea region province of Turkey. The teachers highlighted the impact of learning-teaching process, teacher training, teacher-stakeholder relationship and students during the study. According to the teachers, students' prejudices against foreign language learning, interest in the subject, awareness of the importance of language learning, speaking skills, participation in the lesson and the environment they take the courses affect the language learning process. Nevertheless, the reasons for the problems are a lot more complex than this. The students are also need to be supported by the education system, by the parents and by teachers in this process. For instance, the results shows that there is a need for activities that will make students more active, and more suitable environments and materials (i.e. books) are needed for English language teaching. Also, the teachers need to the support of parents, administrators, and the other teachers to become more efficient. This research once again reveals the importance of interrelation of all factors and stakeholders as well as students' willingness and thoughts in teaching English.

scholarly journals Penerapan General English dan English For Specific Purposes di Perguruan Tinggi Khususnya pada Pendidikan Vokasi

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Rena Juliana ◽  
Reni Juliani
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
English Learning ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
The Subject

Abstract The increasing role of English in this era of globalization seems to force us to recognize that English has a great impact on all aspects of life, so learning the English language is a must. Previously, studying English at Indonesian universities was limited to General English or English General Purposes, which became general subjects. However, over time, learning English has been developed specifically for English for Specific Purposes. This study is intended to show how the use of English learning at universities, especially in vocational education, works. In this study, the literature study was chosen as the research method. The literature study shows that the use of General English and English for Specific Purposes in higher education is very different. Where there is no special learning material for teaching General English. The learning material usually contains general knowledge of English. Unlike English for Specific Purposes, where teaching English for Specific Purposes requires special materials that are tailored to the needs of students depending on the subject. Keywords: Use, General English, English for Specific Purposes, University, Vocational Education. __________________________ Abstrak Meningkatnya peran bahasa Inggris di era globalisasi ini seolah memaksa kita untuk mengakui bahwa bahasa Inggris mempunyai pengaruh besar di segala aspek kehidupan sehingga mempelajari bahasa Inggris merupakan hal yang wajib. Sebelumnya di Indonesia, pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di perguruan tinggi hanya sebatas General English atau English for General Purposes yang menjadi mata kuliah umum, namun seiring berjalannya waktu pembelajaran bahasa Inggris dikembangkan lagi secara khusus dalam mata kuliah English for Specific Purposes. Studi ini memiliki tujuan untuk melihat bagaimana penerapan kedua pembelajaran bahasa Inggris tersebut di perguruan tinggi khususnya pada pendidikan vokasi. Studi pustaka dipilih sebagai metode penelitian dalam studi ini. Dari studi kepustakaan tersebut diperoleh hasil bahwa penerapan General English dan English for Specific Purposes di perguruan tinggi sangatlah berbeda antara keduanya. Dimana tidak ada materi pembelajaran khusus terhadap pengajaran General English. Materi pembelajaran biasanya berisikan pengetahuan umum tentang bahasa Inggris. Beda halnya dengan English for Specific Purposes, dimana dalam pengajaran English for Specific Purpose, dibutuhkan materi khusus yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dari mahasiswa sesuai dengan bidang yang mereka ambil. Kata Kunci: Penerapan, General English, English for Specific Purposes, Perguruan Tinggi, Pendidikan Vokasi. __________________________

scholarly journals Methods of teaching school informatics in English based on blended learning technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 3376-3386
Author(s):  
Maira Bedebayeva ◽  
Roza Kadirbayeva ◽  
Laura Suleimenova ◽  
 Gulzhan O Zhetpisbayeva ◽  
Gulira Nurmukhanbetova
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Tools

Blended cooperative learning applications, which offer education with the opportunities offered by information technologies, have the potential to increase the interaction between learners and support learners to learn information more permanently and to develop positive attitudes towards the lesson. Along with the developing technology, technological tools have been included in education. The effect of the blended learning method, which is a technological innovation, is very important in language teaching. The aim of this study; To determine the opinions of English teachers about blended teaching. Within the scope of this general purpose, the positive aspects and negative aspects of the technological tools, the advantages and disadvantages of the blended learning methods, the effect of this method on the students are determined by the English teachers working in the secondary school. A qualitative research method was used to reach the results of this research. The opinions of 15 English teachers who use the blended learning method and technological tools in their classes were taken. In the selection of the sample, the teachers' use of technology was taken as a basis. The opinions of 15 English teachers who used technological equipment in their classes and participated in the research voluntarily were consulted. The findings were thematised and explained with the content analysis method. It has been concluded that the teachers participating in the research have positive contributions to the learning of technological tools. It is among the results of the study that blended learning has important advantages such as providing instant feedback and continuous feedback to students, taking into account individual differences, increasing the interaction and communication outside the classroom, and increasing the interest in the lesson. Keywords: English, language, blended learning, technology, educational environment, information technology

scholarly journals Level teaching of the English language in schools of Kazakhstan: perception and understanding of the reform by teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-144
Author(s):  
A Litovkina ◽  
◽  
D Zhorabekova ◽  
A Issabekov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
General Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
International Standards ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
School Level ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Quality Of Teaching

This article is devoted to the analysis of the current state of level teaching of the English language in schools in Kazakhstan. The introduction of the Common European Framework of References for Languages in the process of foreign language education in Kazakhstan entailed significant changes that made it possible to im-prove the quality of teaching English, bring it closer to international standards, and ensure its competitiveness at the global level. However, research has shown that in order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to take into account the awareness and opinion of teachers. This article is an exploratory study examining the application of CEFR in the English language teaching system in general education schools in Kazakhstan, with emphasis on the knowledge and opinions of teachers. The article also provides a brief overview of world experience in the practical application of the principles of CEFR in teaching English. This study used a survey for English teachers as the primary data collection method. The results of the study showed that there are difficulties at the school level that affect the final result of proficiency in English language teaching. Nevertheless, thanks to the adopted language policy, the country is undergoing a progressive development of foreign language ed-ucation and purposeful work is being carried out to ensure the quality of teaching English, which is reflected in almost all program documents for the development of education.

scholarly journals Designing ESP Courses: Principles & Specificities

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-74
Author(s):  
D. Stoyanova
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
Course Development ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Specific Level ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Step Algorithm

The article is aimed at specialists in teaching English for professional communication and is dedicated to development of courses of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The author describes characteristic features of such courses, that need to be considered by methodologists, and describes an algorithm that has been successfully used in course development at Skyes University and Skyeng online school. Besides the step-by-step algorithm, the article describes tools that are needed to successfully develop an ESP course: tools to check the text CEFR level, tools to select learning outcomes, vocabulary and grammar functions for a specific level of language acquisition, goals and professional area. The article also lists tools to ensure the pragmatic value of the course being developed and reasons for using particular approaches and techniques in teaching, such as Task-based learning, Project-based learning, case studies. All the methods and techniques, described by the author, are illustrated with examples from online courses that have been designed and used by Skyeng and Skyes University platform. The algorithm and set of tools will be useful for development not only of online courses but also of textbooks of English for Specific purposes and professional communication.

scholarly journals Making a Case for New Directions in English Language Teaching Research at an Omani University: A Critical Qualitative Content Analysis Report

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Al-Issa
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Critical Dimension ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Master Of Education

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has been the sole English Language Teaching (ELT) research enterprise in the Sultanate of Oman through the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English degree program it launched in the early 1990s. Eighty-two theses have been completed so far about topics pertinent to ELT in the Sultanate of Oman. However, a review of those theses has shown that the discussion of these topics lacks a critical dimension that can advance Omani ELT at the micro and macro levels. This critical qualitative study, therefore, sets out to make a case for new directions in ELT research at the M.Ed. in ELT program at SQU. The discussion should lead to better understanding of the multiple ELT problems in the Sultanate of Oman and have implications for other similar contexts.

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