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Engaging in reflective practice via vlogs: Experience of Malaysian ESL pre-service teachers Ong, Wei Ann; Swanto, Suyansah; Alsaqqaf, Asmaa
Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol 9, No 3 (2020): Vol. 9, No. 3, January 2020
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijal.v9i3.23222

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Reflective practice serves as a vital area of teacher education and the impetus for professional development among pre-service teachers. Past research has lamented the lack of critical thought of the reflection made by pre-service teachers during their teaching practice. This paper presents a qualitative investigation into the use of video blogs (vlogs), which are mediated online. The participants of the study comprised 13 pre-service ESL teachers studying in an Institute of Teacher Education. The data for this study was gathered via the analysis of the vlogs and the focus group interview. Results indicate that the respondents expressed mixed reactions to the approach, where some have enjoyed the experience while some feared of being judged and feeling awkward seeing themselves in vlogs. Most respondents have centered their reflections on issues they encountered during lessons, but one has shown the ability to reflect on issues beyond the classroom setting. The outcome of the study implied the need for pre-service teachers to be given additional coaching on the ‘how’ aspect of reflection. In addition, there is a need to address technical issues faced by respondents in using vlogs, as this can impede the reflecting experience and frequency of vlogs and comments posted by the participants.
Chinese business English undergraduates’ speaking proficiency: a developed-module effect Hu, Ke; AlSaqqaf, Asmaa
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 13, No 5: October 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v13i5.29624

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The rapid growth of English in the world has resulted in its vital role in diverse domains. However, the outcomes of learners' speaking skills remain controversial. The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of the developed teaching speaking module on the speaking proficiency of 96 Chinese English as a foreign language (EFL) business English undergraduates at the target applied university in China. This module integrates content-based instruction (CBI) and a three-stage skill development approach, namely awareness-raising, appropriation, and autonomy (3As approach). A quantitative study with a pretest and posttest quasi-experiment design was carried out at an applied university within an interventional period of 10 weeks, employing pretests and posttests as data collection tools. The quantitative data were analyzed using the SPSS 29 version suggesting that this teaching-speaking module yields significantly improved speaking proficiency among Chinese EFL undergraduates in business English than the traditional classroom has done. These findings shed a favorable light on the development of curriculum and instruction for teaching English for specific purposes (ESP) and the education of English majors in China.
Improving ESP Vietnamese learners’ EFL speaking fluency and vocabulary with DMGA scaffolding: a modular approach Nhi, Nguyen Tran Uyen; AlSaqqaf, Asmaa
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 14, No 2: April 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v14i2.30468

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Teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) speaking in an English for specific purposes (ESP) classroom can be challenging as many Vietnamese students find it difficult to master this language skill. To address this issue, scaffolding is believed to be beneficial in language learning programs. This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of the Diagnosing, Modeling, Sharing, Guiding, and Applying (DMGA) scaffolding-based module on improving the speaking skills of ESP Vietnamese learners at a public university in Vietnam in terms of fluency and vocabulary use. The study employed a quantitative method with an experimental design. The participants were 25 ESP undergraduates. The English-speaking performance test (ESPT), which served as a pretest and posttest, revealed that most posttest indicators improved from pretest values, though significance and size effects varied. Students performed significantly better in both breakdown fluency and speech rate, but there was no progress in repair fluency. While there was no statistically significant improvement in all vocabulary metrics (type-token ratios (TTR), voice-to-text ratio (VOCD), English vocabulary profile (EVP)), the students did achieve higher mean scores on the measures of vocabulary used in the post-test. Based on the findings, the DMGA scaffolding model should be applied to teach speaking skills in ESP settings within an EFL context to benefit both teachers and learners.
Co-Authors Hu, Ke Nhi, Nguyen Tran Uyen Ong, Wei Ann Suyansah Swanto, Suyansah