reflect on the results thus obtained. Key Terms Defined Student-centered learning (SCL), or learner-centeredness, is a learning model that places the student (learner) in the centre of the learning process. Internet is a global computer network, providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols Android technology and Mobile technology - Android is a mobile operating system (OS) currently developed by Google
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Problem Writing is one of the four main skills that must be mastered by the foreign language learners. It could be like that because writing plays an important role in learning English. However, learning writing in English is also difficult especially in Indonesia since English is still a foreign language for Indonesian learners. There are many reasons why writing is difficult to learn. In writing, students are expected to be able to express their ideas
Vocabulary plays a vital role in learning a language and it is one of the important language components in developing oral and written communication skills. English vocabulary is vast; learning all words in English is next to impossible. Nevertheless, vocabulary instruction is facilitated at the primary and secondary levels. At tertiary level, students who learn English for a specific purpose are given vocabulary instruction specific to their area. For instance, students in an engineering college
the senses, or to comprehend or grasp a stimulus. Richard (1983) claimed teachers’ perception as “the information, attitudes, value, expectations, theories, and assumptions about teaching and learning that teachers build up over time and bring with them to the classroom (p.66). Hence, perception may affect behavior (Atweh, Bleicker& Cooper, 1998; Calderhead, 1996; Cillessen&Lafontana, 2002, cited in Susuwele-Banda, 2005). Each researcher has their own point of view. In this study, perception was
Introduction English as a second or foreign language has gained much attention during the past decades in almost every country. In Iran English is taught as a foreign language in high-schools as well as in universities (Mirdehghan, HoseiniKargar, Navab, & Mahmoodi, 2011). Aside from different language courses presented in different levels of public academic centers, there are also private institutes that teach different levels of foreign language. As a branch of English language teaching, English for
Abstract In this thesis, we will investigated how teaching grammar in the foreign classroom that divided into four main characteristic elements which are, writing, reading, speaking and listening. In order to get the best result of learning grammar in the class environment we should consider all of the elements and assimilate the information according to the priority that we give to each process. Then, we will analyze in linguistic point of view and try to find the best way to explain
appears in academic assignments”, (NY Times, 2008) Professor Sterling said, “it is an opportunity for teachers to explain that while such usages are acceptable in some contexts, they do not belong in schoolwork.” (NY Times, 2008) “As the English language evolves, some e-mail conventions, like starting sentences without a capital letter, may well become accepted practice” (NY Times, 2008) he said. “I think in the future, capitalization will disappear,” (NY Times, 2008) said Professor Sterling, he
learners stress on communicative skills and fluency in language. 2. The development in the economic growth and IT, automobile industries need engineers with excellent language skills along with technical skills. 3. The technologies and large classrooms provide fewer opportunities for implementing process approach to writing. 4. Learners at the tertiary level need to be motivated to focus on their writing skills by involving them in learning through peer
and I try to provide closed captioning whenever possible when presenting a video. Because of her physical disability she struggles a little socially and is conscientious of the others students opinions of her. However, she is a motivated student and does her best to accomplish each task and assignment at a very high academic level. Sometimes, group discussions can be a problem as she is unable to express herself very well verbally, but with the interpreter the class is able to hear her opinion and
Name: Paige Parrinelli Testimonial #1- A Day in the Life of Someone who is Deaf, Part 1-Martha, 4th Grader The video begins with Martha talking about her day. She describes what she does after she wakes up; she uses the bathroom, combs her hair, brushes her teeth, gets dressed and goes to school. Martha attends the North Carolina School for the Deaf. She describes it as being different from normal public schools because all of the students and teachers sign instead of speak. After school, Martha