The use of Information and communication technology (ICT) for language practice has a long history, and mobile learning launched when the first project to use mobile phones in language learning which was developed by the Stanford Learning Lab to help Spanish learners (Brown, E, 2001). Today the communication technology has become one of the necessities of modern learning and communication, for instance most Chinese schools and classrooms set up groups to sending their announcements, and multimedia
Abstract It's undoubtedly true that motivation in second language acquisition ( SLA) hints to the learner's attempt and desire to learn a language and their attitude toward learning language (Dornyei, 1994) . Motivation is regarded as a vital element in the develop of any activity . It plays a pivotal role in obtaining the desired goals. Motivation in SLA has been crucially investigated in variety contexts such as (Feng & Chen ,2009; Wu & Wu, 2008;Melendy,2008; Wang,2007; Lamb, 2007). As the components
in the field. Therefore, the term research needs to be defined and explained before preceding to data collection methods which are the objective of this research. The term research has been defined multiple researchers throughout various disciplines due to the spectrum of viewing research. Waltz and Bausell(1981) referred to research as phenomena interpretations and problems solving using systematic and formal procedures. Furthermore, Payton (1979) defined research as finding answers for
the learners in the classroom was almost absent. That time the main focus was on grammatical rules, memorization of vocabulary, translation of texts and doing writing exercises. Classes were also conducted in native language ‘Bangla’ with little or no use of English language. Nowadays the scenario is totally different, as the private university act in 1992 approved that the education is appropriated for the time and it emphasizes
Properly conducted classroom observation is a powerful tool in the continuing professional development of teachers. The revised performance management arrangement for teachers, which came into force on 1 September, 2007, clearly set the expectation that classroom observations are to be developmental in nature and multi-purpose in usage. The Education ( School Teacher Performance Management) Regulations 2006 state that the total period of classroom observation allowed per performance management cycle
Motivation is define as, “the driving force in any situation that leads to action. Motivation itself refers to a combination of the learner’s attitudes, desires and willingness to expend effort in order to learn the Second Language.” Motivation is further divided into two types: Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation define as; “enjoyment of language learning itself”, and extrinsic motivation define as; “motivation that derive by parental pressure, societal expectations
Second Action Research Proposal 1 Issues Regarding English as a Second Language Student in the Classroom Clifford J. Thomas Grand Canyon University UNV 530 July 18, 2012 Running Head: Issues Regarding English as a Second Action Research Proposal 2 Table of Contents Abstract……………………………………………………Page Introduction……………………………………………… Page Problem Statement and Research Question……………… Page Methodology………………………………………………Page
Many people think of race or culture, but diversity in our schools is more than that. Diversity can include race, religion, culture, and even learning styles in a classroom. In the past classrooms where not that diverse consisting of white protestant students. Currently diversity in classrooms is on the rise big time. Today’s classrooms are more effective in diversity, learning styles, and influences than past years. Learning styles is one of the ways schools have changed over the past couple
husainabdolhay@yahoo.com Abstract: Nowadays, it is strongly irrefutable that vocabulary skills founds the stepping-stone to language learning and should be at the epicenter of language teaching, in re to the fact that much cannot be conveyed without grammar; nothing can be imparted without vocabulary. Understanding the key notions of how vocabulary is acquired can help language teachers be able to dispense more realistic and effective vocabulary teaching. With this thought in mind, it is crucial to
the subject area of the topic should be the one you are well-informed about and can research it more to cover every dimension of it. You can also use light stories, illustrations, related examples and quotes as tools to make your speech more effective. A few of the topics that you can select for making persuasive speeches in college may include: 1. Is online education equally beneficial like traditional classroom mode of learning? 2. The use of advanced technological devices has made education easier