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Integration of English ‘teaching-learning-assessing’ in Chinese High Schools: A Literature Review
Get PDFClassroom assessment has always been the focus of research on foreign language teaching, and "integration of teaching and assessment" has become a heated topic in international second language teaching field, but this topic has not yet attracted the attention of some scholars. In result, this paper retrieves the papers published domestic and abroad between 2017 and 2023 focusing on the "integration of teaching and evaluation" in English subject as data sources and analyzes the research contents. The results show that the research type of "integration of teaching-learning-assessing" is mainly theoretical research, but the number of empirical research is quite small. Besides, the theoretical research also shows an upward trend. The research objects are mainly secondary school English teachers and students. The research content focuses on the following four aspects: the definition of "integration of teaching-learning-assessing"; the implementation path of "integration of teaching-learning-assessing" in the classroom; the application of "integration of teaching-learning-assessing" in specific subjects and the investigation of "integration of teaching-learning-assessing" in the classroom. The data collection methods were mainly questionnaires, interviews and classroom observations. In the end of this paper, the future research and the development trend of "integration of teaching-learning-assessing" are pointed out
Communicative Competence in Spiral Progression Curriculum: A Study Reinforcing the Implementation of MATATAG Curriculum in the Philippines
Get PDFThe Philippine English curriculum aims to produce communicatively competent individuals, considering that Filipinos are known to be proficient in the use of the English language. However, there has been a poor performance of Filipino learners in international assessments, and their English proficiency has been declining over the recent years. The English curriculum in the Philippines plays a crucial role in the development of communicative competence of students. One of its principles that is said to be disjointed and is presumed to have affected the communicative competence of students is the spiral progression approach. Accordingly, this research aims to identify and to interpret the teachers’ implementation of the spiral progression approach in junior high school English in selected public schools in the second district of Ilocos Sur that could have influenced the communicative competence of students that prompted the Department of Education to revise the current Philippine curriculum. Findings revealed that teachers implemented the said approach. This was later substantiated through a documentary analysis and a semi-structured interview with the school managers. However, findings also revealed that there is an inconsistency in its implementation that can be linked to the poor performance of Filipino learners in international assessments. From these findings, it was concluded that teachers shall equip themselves with strategies and techniques through a series of training, and the reduction of learning competencies can address the broken continuity to ensure mastery. Hence, curriculum change is supported
Challenges facing stakeholders\u27 participation in improving teaching and learning process in public secondary schools in Rorya District, Mara, Tanzania
Get PDFStakeholder participation is crucial for the success and well-being of any organization. The study aimed to explore challenges facing stakeholder’s participation in improving teaching and learning process in public secondary schools. The study employed an explanatory sequential mixed method design under a mixed research approach where the information was collected through questionnaires, interview guides and documentary reviews. The sample size of this study was 195, and simple random sampling, stratified sampling and purposive sampling techniques were applied to choose the respondents. Quantitative data were analyzed through SPSS version 20, while qualitative information was analyzed thematically. Again, the results of the study show that political interference, lack of awareness, poverty, negligence of some parents, lack of transparency and poor relationships with parents were the major challenges identified to affect stakeholders in supporting teaching and learning process. The study recommended that parents and other stakeholders should be enlightened about their duties and responsibilities in education to enhance their participation in supporting education issues. Additionally, a government should prepare a good policy that clearly states parents’ roles and duties in education to be aware of what they are required to contribute to supporting students’ learning
Investigating the Effectiveness of ESL Games and Activities in Developing Listening Skills among ESL Learners
Get PDFThis study aimed to examine the efficacy of using ESL games and activities to enhance ESL learners\u27 listening skills. The study was conducted with participants of 75 from various universities in Kurdistan Region, selected using a stratified random sampling method. The pretest-posttest control group design was employed in this study, in which the experimental group received ESL games and activities, while the control group received traditional listening instruction. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and ANCOVA. The findings of the study revealed that the experimental group outperformed the control group on the post-test, indicating that ESL games and activities had a significant impact on the development of listening skills among ESL learners. This study’s outcomes have several implications for teaching and learning practices. Instructors and curriculum designers could integrate ESL games and activities into their teaching methodologies to make language learning more engaging and interactive. Furthermore, learners could benefit from a more enjoyable and dynamic learning experience. The study’s limitations were that it was conducted in a specific cultural and educational context, which may limit its generalizability. Additionally, the study did not consider individual differences among participants, such as prior language proficiency or motivation levels, which may have influenced the results. In conclusion, this study indicates that ESL games and activities can enhance listening skills among ESL learners. Future research could explore the effectiveness of these methods in different educational settings and with different populations of ESL learners
A Tracer Study of AB Psychology Graduates\u27 Employment Outcomes for Batches 2017-2020: Effects of Pandemic and Bases for Program Enhancement
Get PDFThis study examined the employment outcomes of 53 AB Psychology graduates out of 98 from the University of Southern Mindanao in the Philippines between 2017 and 2020. The findings showed that 66.04% of the graduates secured full-time employment, with a majority working in private firms (50.94%) and government organizations (13.21%), mainly in Davao City. The most common job role for these graduates was an administrative assistant in human resources and related fields. Those who worked for themselves had an annual income of P100,000 or more, while overall incomes ranged from P100,000 to P200,000. The COVID-19 pandemic caused increased stress and difficulty in finding employment for graduates. Despite these challenges, the alumni appreciated the program\u27s curriculum, extracurricular activities, interdisciplinary learning, and opportunities for gaining practical knowledge. Graduates aspiring to become licensed guidance counselors and psychologists pursued advanced degrees in psychology, such as MA in Guidance and Counseling or MS/MA in Psychology. The pandemic influenced the perspective of recent graduates regarding further education. This research highlights the importance of practical experience, interdisciplinary learning, and a curriculum that prepares students for the current job market challenges faced by AB Psychology graduates. To address the pandemic\u27s impact on employment, it is crucial to implement program interventions like virtual internships, expand career counseling services, and establish connections with companies to increase job opportunities. Curriculum adjustments should also be made to meet evolving market demands and ensure graduates are ready for a changing labor market
Behind the Eyes of Adolescents from Broken Families
Get PDFThis qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of adolescents from broken families. This utilized an in – depth interview to gather responses from six (6) participants who were within the range of 13 – 19 years old, enrolled in Junior or Senior High School, have parents who were formerly married but separated in a period of 5 - 10 years (during the child’s early childhood to adolescence period based on Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of Development), and live in a province in the Philippines. The following themes, family as an emotional system, emotional setbacks, changes in their interpersonal relationship, acts of rebellion, went through the stages of grief, friends as support system, faithfulness in God, and hopeful and moving forward were derived from the study. Children from broken families displayed emotional distress that affected different aspects of their lives, but despite this challenging reality of being part of broken families, the participants of this study remained hopeful about their future. Indeed, the love and support of their loved ones served as a motivating force for them to be optimistic in life
Impact of ICT integration in Science Classrooms at One of the Middle Secondary Schools
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to explore the impact of ICT integration in science classrooms at one of the middle secondary schools of Bhutan. This study adopted a mixed-method approach with a pretest-posttest control group design. Tools used for the data collection were semi-structured interviews, survey questionnaires, class observation, and test questions. Qualitative data were analysed thematically, while quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. The finding of the study revealed that the integration of ICT in the science classroom enhances students’ engagement and academic achievement in the test. Further, online science resources such as websites and YouTube videos were found to be more effective in learning science. In addition, 3 prominent challenges in integrating ICT in the science classroom were found to be; insufficient gadgets, inadequate network facilities, and misuse of the gadgets by students
Analyzing the Reasons for Formulating the Belt and Road Initiative
Get PDFThe discussion over the impetus behind the Chinese government\u27s actions in the realm of international relations has become more intense since the 1970s when China began the platform of reform and opening up. Based on The related literature, there are different kinds of opinions related to this issue. On the one hand, according to some academics, China\u27s foreign policy is intended to showcase its tremendous might and begins with its own interests. According to particular academics, the foreign policy of the Chinese government focuses on cultural inclusiveness and takes social consensus as a central starting point. By using the example of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to illustrate the variables influencing the formation of China\u27s foreign policy, this study primarily examines the factors that influence foreign policy in China. Besides, the International relations (IR) theory and political heuristic theory will be used to carry out the discussion. The methodology of this paper will rely on secondary data to study the different views of the academic community and propose a foreign policy that China could adopt in the future
A Review of Foreign Research on Written Corrective Feedback
Get PDFThis paper mainly reviews the empirical research and descriptive research on written corrective feedback in foreign countries. In the introduction part, it mainly clarifies the theoretical and practical needs of the research on corrective feedback in writing. In the theoretical foundation part, it mainly explains some core concepts about errors and corrective feedback and clarifies the research paradigm of error analysis. The key part of this paper is a systematic review of the empirical research and theoretical research on written corrective feedback and provides some implications for the respective research directions of the two types of research in the future. In addition, this paper hopes to provide useful enlightenment for second or foreign language teachers who provide written corrective feedback in their teaching practice
The Situation of State Management of Labor in Nghi Son Economic Area, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Get PDFState management of labor plays a particularly important role in the socio-economic development of the country and the region. It is an important solution to improve the quality of labor resources, connect supply and demand, create jobs for workers, create wealth for society, generate income for themselves, and improve their lives. Constantly improving capacity and qualifications is also a condition for employees to enjoy achievements in culture and human civilization. Within the framework of this article, the author focuses on analyzing the current state of state management of labor in Nghi Son economic zone, Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam. On that basis, propose some solutions to improve the efficiency of the state management of labor in the study area the next time