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Two Years for an English Teacher to Become a Novice Educational Researcher: Author’s Experiences from Writing Opinion Articles to Research Articles Sereyrath Em
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): March
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v2i1.59

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The current study employs an autobiographical design. An autographical design is a type of qualitative approach affiliated with the social explanatory paradigm of research. The author of this article collected his published work, certificates of achievement, and degrees to present as the results of this study. He also used the memorization of his training, workshops, and seminars to present the findings. The results show that from July 2021, the author has upgraded himself from an English teacher to become a novice educational researcher, and his work has been concerning the English language and educational fields. Additionally, he presented how he became a researcher including the difficulties, challenges, and opportunities he experienced in his life over the last two years. He noted that English for teaching and learning is not the same as English for writing research articles. He also encouraged other teachers to engage in research since it is not as difficult as everyone might have expected, and it is the best way to solve the existing problems in all fields including learning and teaching. Besides, research is not only to solve problems but to improve the outcome of the process of learning and teaching as well as other concerning areas. He finally showed simple and easy ways that everyone could become researchers and how to get their work published.
Debate: One of the Key Factors to Improving Students’ English Language Speaking Skills Bunheng Ban; Sina Pang; Sereyrath Em
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v2i2.69

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Over the last decade, English debates have become very popular in Cambodia. Most students with experience debating in English tend to have good English-speaking skills. It is interesting to learn more about the effect of debating in English on these students’ English language skills. Thus, this research paper aims to look into the debate's impact on the English language speaking skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) university students who have participated in debate competitions in Cambodia. It was a case study at The University of Cambodia (UC). The qualitative approach was used, and the total participants in the study were ten undergraduate students who participated in a debate competition in the English language in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The study results showed that the respondents positively perceived a debate. They reported that debate improved their English language speaking skills. In conclusion, the debate has positively impacted my speaking performance and other critical thinking skills. Therefore, it should be added to the university's program as an extracurricular activity.