Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization... more Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization. In the educational sector the use of information and communication technology (ICT) is constantly changing due to the increasing trend in globalization. This has resulted in the change and transformation the facet of education in this 21st century. The various usage of technologies and other forms of learning materials that have been extensively used has created a medium where students able to be interactive because it is learner centred, and the environment of online learning is more open and flexible. However, several studies showed that students prefer traditional classroom more because they would prefer face-to-face communication with their instructor. Thus, this study intends to explore the perspective of learning listening and speaking using online among L2 learners. A total number of 102 university students at UiTM Perak Branch took part in this study. They were instructed to answer a set of questionnaires which was created using google document. From the findings the students reported that they do see the benefits of online learning. In addition, they found learning through this interactive medium as interesting and provide them space to progress at their own pace in learning. However, this does not portray students' eagerness in which may be due to several factors. This study is hoped to able to highlight the positive aspects of using online as an alternative to the traditional way of teaching listening and speaking.
Research has emphasised that errors can be an effective means of improving language learning, par... more Research has emphasised that errors can be an effective means of improving language learning, particularly grammatical accuracy. The most common practice in the field of error analysis is identifying and analysing errors in students’ language production. The present study differs from the empirical ones as it focuses on students’ ability and strategies in identifying and correcting pre-determined errors in given texts rather than the students’ own written production. It is the assumption of the study that if students are not able to perceive the errors as errors, they will continuously commit errors which, in turn, may lead to the incessant incorrect and inappropriate use of the language. Thus, the findings of the study would allow for an in-depth analysis of students’ linguistic skills and provide some suggestions for more effective instructional practice to language instructors.
Research has emphasised that errors can be an effective means of improving language learning, par... more Research has emphasised that errors can be an effective means of improving language learning, particularly grammatical accuracy. The most common practice in the field of error analysis is identifying and analysing errors in students’ language production. The present study differs from the empirical ones as it focuses on students’ ability and strategies in identifying and correcting pre-determined errors in given texts rather than the students’ own written production. It is the assumption of the study that if students are not able to perceive the errors as errors, they will continuously commit errors which, in turn, may lead to the incessant incorrect and inappropriate use of the language. Thus, the findings of the study would allow for an in-depth analysis of students’ linguistic skills and provide some suggestions for more effective instructional practice to language instructors.
Code-switching concerning the swapping from one language to another in classrooms is a typical si... more Code-switching concerning the swapping from one language to another in classrooms is a typical situation in numerous multi lingual and multicultural classes. In this situation, both teachers and students switch languages for different teaching and learning purposes. Though code-switching has been a controversial topic in the field of linguistics and education, codeswitching between the first language (L1) and English as the second language (L2) is widely practiced in local schools and institutions where English is made as the medium of instruction. Past research has shown that this type of code switching as a teaching strategy, enhances students’ learning and achievement. However, local research concerning this practice is limited, thus this study aims to look at the perception of local university students towards the use of code-switching by their lecturers in the teaching and learning process. From a survey involving 45 respondents consisting of diploma students from three differe...
Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization... more Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization. In the educational sector the use of information and communication technology (ICT) is constantly changing due to the increasing trend in globalization. This has resulted in the change and transformation the facet of education in this 21st century. The various usage of technologies and other forms of learning materials that have been extensively used has created a medium where students able to be interactive because it is learner centred, and the environment of online learning is more open and flexible. However, several studies showed that students prefer traditional classroom more because they would prefer face-to-face communication with their instructor. Thus, this study intends to explore the perspective of learning listening and speaking using online among L2 learners. A total number of 102 university students at UiTM Perak Branch took part in this study. They were instructed to answer a set of questionnaires which was created using google document. From the findings the students reported that they do see the benefits of online learning. In addition, they found learning through this interactive medium as interesting and provide them space to progress at their own pace in learning. However, this does not portray students' eagerness in which may be due to several factors. This study is hoped to able to highlight the positive aspects of using online as an alternative to the traditional way of teaching listening and speaking.
First semester students in UiTM were instructed to take an active role in their own learning expe... more First semester students in UiTM were instructed to take an active role in their own learning experiences through the use of online language learning materials to support their learning activities. Students were given a maximum of ten (10) marks for this assignment. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to 100 students to discover their perception and collective experiences upon completing the online tasks. 97 questionnaires were returned and results are obtained through analysis of the data obtained. Students feedback was categorized into six main issues namely frequency of website visits, choice, and recommendation. The remaining three issues are the problems students faced, their opinion on the effectiveness of this task and students" initiative to access these websites. The study proves that several issues need to be highlighted in order to ensure the effectiveness of using online materials in language learning. Suggestions on how to improve this task are also presented in the paper.
Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization... more Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization. In the educational sector the use of information and communication technology (ICT) is constantly changing due to the increasing trend in globalization. This has resulted in the change and transformation the facet of education in this 21st century. The various usage of technologies and other forms of learning materials that have been extensively used has created a medium where students able to be interactive because it is learner centred, and the environment of online learning is more open and flexible. However, several studies showed that students prefer traditional classroom more because they would prefer face-to-face communication with their instructor. Thus, this study intends to explore the perspective of learning listening and speaking using online among L2 learners. A total number of 102 university students at UiTM Perak Branch took part in this study. They were instructed to answer a set of questionnaires which was created using google document. From the findings the students reported that they do see the benefits of online learning. In addition, they found learning through this interactive medium as interesting and provide them space to progress at their own pace in learning. However, this does not portray students' eagerness in which may be due to several factors. This study is hoped to able to highlight the positive aspects of using online as an alternative to the traditional way of teaching listening and speaking.
Research has emphasised that errors can be an effective means of improving language learning, par... more Research has emphasised that errors can be an effective means of improving language learning, particularly grammatical accuracy. The most common practice in the field of error analysis is identifying and analysing errors in students’ language production. The present study differs from the empirical ones as it focuses on students’ ability and strategies in identifying and correcting pre-determined errors in given texts rather than the students’ own written production. It is the assumption of the study that if students are not able to perceive the errors as errors, they will continuously commit errors which, in turn, may lead to the incessant incorrect and inappropriate use of the language. Thus, the findings of the study would allow for an in-depth analysis of students’ linguistic skills and provide some suggestions for more effective instructional practice to language instructors.
Research has emphasised that errors can be an effective means of improving language learning, par... more Research has emphasised that errors can be an effective means of improving language learning, particularly grammatical accuracy. The most common practice in the field of error analysis is identifying and analysing errors in students’ language production. The present study differs from the empirical ones as it focuses on students’ ability and strategies in identifying and correcting pre-determined errors in given texts rather than the students’ own written production. It is the assumption of the study that if students are not able to perceive the errors as errors, they will continuously commit errors which, in turn, may lead to the incessant incorrect and inappropriate use of the language. Thus, the findings of the study would allow for an in-depth analysis of students’ linguistic skills and provide some suggestions for more effective instructional practice to language instructors.
Code-switching concerning the swapping from one language to another in classrooms is a typical si... more Code-switching concerning the swapping from one language to another in classrooms is a typical situation in numerous multi lingual and multicultural classes. In this situation, both teachers and students switch languages for different teaching and learning purposes. Though code-switching has been a controversial topic in the field of linguistics and education, codeswitching between the first language (L1) and English as the second language (L2) is widely practiced in local schools and institutions where English is made as the medium of instruction. Past research has shown that this type of code switching as a teaching strategy, enhances students’ learning and achievement. However, local research concerning this practice is limited, thus this study aims to look at the perception of local university students towards the use of code-switching by their lecturers in the teaching and learning process. From a survey involving 45 respondents consisting of diploma students from three differe...
Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization... more Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization. In the educational sector the use of information and communication technology (ICT) is constantly changing due to the increasing trend in globalization. This has resulted in the change and transformation the facet of education in this 21st century. The various usage of technologies and other forms of learning materials that have been extensively used has created a medium where students able to be interactive because it is learner centred, and the environment of online learning is more open and flexible. However, several studies showed that students prefer traditional classroom more because they would prefer face-to-face communication with their instructor. Thus, this study intends to explore the perspective of learning listening and speaking using online among L2 learners. A total number of 102 university students at UiTM Perak Branch took part in this study. They were instructed to answer a set of questionnaires which was created using google document. From the findings the students reported that they do see the benefits of online learning. In addition, they found learning through this interactive medium as interesting and provide them space to progress at their own pace in learning. However, this does not portray students' eagerness in which may be due to several factors. This study is hoped to able to highlight the positive aspects of using online as an alternative to the traditional way of teaching listening and speaking.
First semester students in UiTM were instructed to take an active role in their own learning expe... more First semester students in UiTM were instructed to take an active role in their own learning experiences through the use of online language learning materials to support their learning activities. Students were given a maximum of ten (10) marks for this assignment. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to 100 students to discover their perception and collective experiences upon completing the online tasks. 97 questionnaires were returned and results are obtained through analysis of the data obtained. Students feedback was categorized into six main issues namely frequency of website visits, choice, and recommendation. The remaining three issues are the problems students faced, their opinion on the effectiveness of this task and students" initiative to access these websites. The study proves that several issues need to be highlighted in order to ensure the effectiveness of using online materials in language learning. Suggestions on how to improve this task are also presented in the paper.
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