Native English-speaking teachers' perspectives on using videoconferencing in learning English by Taiwanese elementary-School students

Yu, Li-Tang

doi:10.29140/jaltcall.v14n1.224

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“…Allowing an appropriate amount of time for students to reflect on the posted question may be particularly helpful for those whose primary language is one other than English. Non-native English-speaking students may utilize independent time to critically compose an answer which may have been difficult to craft in a rapid, synchronous environment (Yu, 2018 ).…”

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Exploring an Innovative Approach to Enhance Discussion Board Engagement

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Online discussion boards are a standard learning management system (LMS) instructional tool used in the emerging online learning pedagogy. This pilot study examined an innovative approach that differs from how discussion boards have been commonly used. Using a retrospective, cross-sectional design, we evaluated the effect of shifting from traditional teacher and student-generated prompts to using student-generated videos with higher-order discussion questions to gauge student perceptions of peer feedback and engagement. Participants were graduate students in a health care administration course at a large university. Overall students’ perceptions of creating and responding to student-generated prompts were positive. Students responded that they were more engaged and thought more critically about the content with this shift from the traditional way of using discussion boards. As digital technology reshapes higher education, it is essential to reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of current LMS applications and standard procedures to improve educational delivery.

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“…Thus, computers and, lately, Internet development has had a greater impact on the way teachers and students interact. Virtual instruction allows students who might normally be shy or feel intimated in face-to-face classroom situations to find their voice through online activities (Pritchard et al, 2010;Yu, 2017). It enables marginalized students to establish themselves as part of the classroom community (Palmer, Holt & Bray, 2008;Horwitz, 2013).…”

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The Effect of Personality Traits, Class Level, and Gender on EFL Learners' Online Learning Acceptance among Tunisian University Students

Bouzayenne

2023

Jour, Eng, Fore, Lang, Teach, Reser

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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the transition from in-person instruction to online education. Most students in Tunisia repudiated such sudden transfer. This study, then, probes into factors that impact the online learning experience during the pandemic. Hence, it investigates the effect of affective variables, namely personality traits, on learners' acceptance of online learning in the Tunisian EFL formal university context. Additionally, it scrutinizes the relationship between remote learning on the one hand and class level and gender on the other hand. The considered variables are gauged using a Likert-scale response format questionnaire. The subjects are 150 Tunisian EFL university students at the Higher Institute of Applied Studies in Humanities of Gafsa. The data analysis procedures used are the alpha internal consistency coefficient informing about the instrument's reliability and the Spearman Rho correlation, giving insight into the correlations among the study variables. The study found that personality represents a good predictor of learners' acceptance of distance learning. Regarding the class level, no significant correlation was found between this variable and acceptance of online learning. The same insignificant correlation was detected between gender and Internet-based learning. Hence, the study concludes that considering learners' differences is primordial in accounting for the success of EFL online courses.

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“…They are facing is a lack of ICT skills, need-based training, and teaching materials. ICT skill in this era is an integral part of professional development (Yu, 2018). Training given to the teacher must develop ICT skills, which is lacking among the teachers in Dadeldhura.…”

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Self-Directed Professional Development: EFL Teachers' Understanding

Bhatt

2021

IJLLS

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Self-directed professional development is the process to develop professionally with the help of self-motivation, self-initiation, and strong willpower. Teacher development through self-direction is the concern these days in Nepal. The study explores the experiences of secondary-level English language teachers in the practice of self-directed professional development strategies within the theoretical framework of adult learning theory, more specifically, a key component of self-directed learning. Based on the telephone interviews with five English teachers teaching English at the secondary level of Dadeldhura district, the practice of the experience of practicing self-directed learning strategies was explored. The study reveals that the teacher teaching in secondary level challenges like large class, less or no effective teacher training, improper use of CAS, and lack of teaching material in the teaching profession. To tackle these challenges, they adopt different strategies themselves. Mainly this study showed that strategies like reading printed materials, use of internet and ICT tools, action research, reflection, and collaboration among teachers are some common among them. These strategies are very often and easy for their professional development. These strategies are adopted for solving mainly everyday problems. Despite being in remote areas of Nepal secondary level English teachers are self-motivated to adopt different strategies for their professional development.

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Native English-speaking teachers' perspectives on using videoconferencing in learning English by Taiwanese elementary-School students

Abstract: With the great advancement in technology and Internet bandwidth, synchronous computer-mediated communication (scmc) has proven to be promising for language

Cited by 10 publications

References 25 publications

Exploring an Innovative Approach to Enhance Discussion Board Engagement

Exploring an Innovative Approach to Enhance Discussion Board Engagement

The Effect of Personality Traits, Class Level, and Gender on EFL Learners' Online Learning Acceptance among Tunisian University Students

Self-Directed Professional Development: EFL Teachers' Understanding

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