Teaching and learning strategies foe English language speaking skill among early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates

<p>This study aimed to develop a provisional framework of English language speaking</p><p>skills for early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates. This study was carried out</p><p>to identify the level of speaking proficiency am...

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Teaching and learning strategies foe English language speaking skill among early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates
description <p>This study aimed to develop a provisional framework of English language speaking</p><p>skills for early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates. This study was carried out</p><p>to identify the level of speaking proficiency among the undergraduates, ascertain the</p><p>challenges faced by them in using English, and determine teaching and learning</p><p>strategies to overcome the challenges. The study adopts the mixed-method approach.</p><p>The method used for quantitative data was a survey and speaking test from 90</p><p>respondents. The method used for qualitative data was document analysis of</p><p>90 language test scores and semi-structured interviews with three students from</p><p>each semester and five ECE lecturers. The English proficiency level was acquired</p><p>through the respondents speaking test scores. The online survey was conducted to</p><p>ascertain the challenges faced by undergraduates. The semi-structured interviews of</p><p>students and lecturers were conducted to determine teaching and learning</p><p>strategies towards overcoming those challenges. The survey was analysed using</p><p>descriptive analysis of the statistical data. Thematic analysis was used to analyse</p><p>the interview data. The findings revealed that there were no significant differences</p><p>in speaking proficiency levels between respondents from different semesters (p</p><p>value=.400). This suggested that there had been no significant improvement in their</p><p>speaking proficiency level as they progress in their semesters. The findings on the</p><p>challenges were fear of criticism, limited vocabulary, shyness and no motivation.</p><p>The findings on the strategies were communication-based language learning</p><p>techniques, constant use of English and positive language exploration. In</p><p>conclusion, the provisional Framework of English Language Speaking Skills was</p><p>developed based on the challenges faced by ECE undergraduates and the</p><p>strategies employed by them to overcome those challenges. The implication of this</p><p>study suggests that the framework provides a vital reference for future researchers</p><p>on how to improve ECE undergraduates English speaking skills.</p>
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title Teaching and learning strategies foe English language speaking skill among early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates
title_short Teaching and learning strategies foe English language speaking skill among early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates
title_full Teaching and learning strategies foe English language speaking skill among early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates
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title_full_unstemmed Teaching and learning strategies foe English language speaking skill among early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates
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spelling oai:ir.upsi.edu.my:85872023-01-12 Teaching and learning strategies foe English language speaking skill among early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates 2021 Hasviniy Padmanathan LB Theory and practice of education <p>This study aimed to develop a provisional framework of English language speaking</p><p>skills for early childhood education (ECE) undergraduates. This study was carried out</p><p>to identify the level of speaking proficiency among the undergraduates, ascertain the</p><p>challenges faced by them in using English, and determine teaching and learning</p><p>strategies to overcome the challenges. The study adopts the mixed-method approach.</p><p>The method used for quantitative data was a survey and speaking test from 90</p><p>respondents. The method used for qualitative data was document analysis of</p><p>90 language test scores and semi-structured interviews with three students from</p><p>each semester and five ECE lecturers. The English proficiency level was acquired</p><p>through the respondents speaking test scores. The online survey was conducted to</p><p>ascertain the challenges faced by undergraduates. The semi-structured interviews of</p><p>students and lecturers were conducted to determine teaching and learning</p><p>strategies towards overcoming those challenges. The survey was analysed using</p><p>descriptive analysis of the statistical data. Thematic analysis was used to analyse</p><p>the interview data. The findings revealed that there were no significant differences</p><p>in speaking proficiency levels between respondents from different semesters (p</p><p>value=.400). This suggested that there had been no significant improvement in their</p><p>speaking proficiency level as they progress in their semesters. The findings on the</p><p>challenges were fear of criticism, limited vocabulary, shyness and no motivation.</p><p>The findings on the strategies were communication-based language learning</p><p>techniques, constant use of English and positive language exploration. In</p><p>conclusion, the provisional Framework of English Language Speaking Skills was</p><p>developed based on the challenges faced by ECE undergraduates and the</p><p>strategies employed by them to overcome those challenges. The implication of this</p><p>study suggests that the framework provides a vital reference for future researchers</p><p>on how to improve ECE undergraduates English speaking skills.</p> 2021 thesis https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=8587 https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=8587 text eng closedAccess Masters Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Fakulti Pembangunan Manusia <p>Abawi, K. (2013). 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