Common Framework of Reference (CEFR) is a document produced by the council of Europe (CoE) to set a standard for teaching and learning English as the Second Language (ESL). Propelled by the need to situate Malaysia English language parallel to the standard of the European countries, the Ministry of Education Malaysia rushed the adaptation of CEFR framework into Malaysia education system. Teachers' lack of training and understanding on CEFR as well as unsuitable content used in the textbook are among the main challenges faced by teachers to name a few. Nonetheless, the key concept of Plurilingualism which served as the principle in CEFR has been given very minimal focus in the syllabus. Considering Malaysia as a multilingual and multicultural country, there is a potential of English Second Language learners to benefit from the concept of plurilingualism given appropriate training and exposure given to the teachers as the gatekeeper of knowledge and information. In fact, plurilingualism could also be the missing piece that could help aid teachers' understanding of the framework better.
Successful language learners, especially for the second language, are generally recognised for employing different learning strategies. Even so, not so many learning strategies to further improve their listening skills have been discussed. Thus, this study aims to identify and explore the strategies employed by successful learners among the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) degree holders who are teaching in various education institutions in Malaysia, primarily on listening skills. The quantitative method was applied in this study. An online survey was conducted with the involvement of 58 participants who are Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) degree holders teaching in various education institutions in Malaysia. The survey questions were adapted from the Language Learning Strategy Use Survey, developed by Cohen, Oxford & Chi (2002). Findings revealed that most of the respondents; (i)prefer to use media to heighten their exposure to the target language; (ii) form words association with the familiar sound of words in the target language; (iii)pay special attention to specific aspects of the language prior to the conversation; and, (iv)utilized all compensation strategies when they the meaning does not get through. The findings of this study could help teachers to enrich their learning experience not only as educators but also as a good language learner. When it comes to good language learners and language learning strategies, both teachers and learners' roles are mutually dependent and crucial. Teachers should be able to identify the strategies that suit their learners well, and guide them in applying various strategies accordingly. Based on the results, further study could be conducted to identify the suitable activities that would help the learners to improve their listening skills.
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