The purpose of this study is to identify the perceptions of Vietnamese EFL in-service teachers an... more The purpose of this study is to identify the perceptions of Vietnamese EFL in-service teachers and students from gifted versus non-gifted high schools towards English as a lingua franca (ELF). In this quantitative study, a questionnaire was utilized to collect data that was then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that both Vietnamese high school EFL teachers and students had positive perceptions towards ELF in general and towards each of the dimensions of ELF in particular. Additionally, there were some statistically significant differences between the perceptions of sub-groups of Vietnamese EFL teachers and students from gifted versus non-gifted high schools. The study contributes to the literature of the field and assists policymakers when it comes to formulating policy to enhance English communication skills at the high school level, particularly in the Vietnamese context. In addition, the current study is beneficial for teachers and learners ...
The goal of vocational high schools (VHSs) in Taiwan is to offer VHS students a learning environm... more The goal of vocational high schools (VHSs) in Taiwan is to offer VHS students a learning environment that combines professional knowledge with practical skills. However, VHS English education seems to have failed to achieve this goal because English has been taught as a subject rather than as a communication tool. To bridge the gap between learning in schools and demands in the job market, an intensive task-based English for Special Purposes (ITB ESP) program was developed for the purposes of this study to link students' professional knowledge and English skills to the workplace. Twenty-four VHS students were recruited as learning participants to make business PowerPoint (PPT) presentations for workplace purposes. The participants were engaged in making presentations four times (pre-instruction, after-instruction, pre-workplace and post-workplace presentations) and making changes based on instruction and suggestions from different stakeholders (teacher-learners, teachers of busi...
... Since Jamie and I could identify each other's definition of an instructor, we establ... more ... Since Jamie and I could identify each other's definition of an instructor, we established the kind of instructor-student ... in teaching online courses require professional development and opportunities to share stories of online teaching and learning experiences (Sima, 2001; Trimmer ...
A curriculum is a form of politics (Apple, 1993). The politics of a curriculum defines what is le... more A curriculum is a form of politics (Apple, 1993). The politics of a curriculum defines what is legitimate and valued and what is not. In Taiwan, the objectives of vocational high school (VHS) education are to prepare students to acquire relevant professional knowledge and practical skills and to integrate them into their future career development. However, with the push for students to pass the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), few English curriculum designs have been developed to align with the originally intended objectives. Inspired by the notion of critical pedagogy and participatory curricula, a task-based ESP (English for Specific Purposes) program was developed for a group of Vocational High School (VHS) students. This program aimed to empower and embody an alternative curriculum politics that opposed the test-oriented curriculum but highlighted authentic language use and meaningful tasks and emphasized the integration of theory and practice. This paper analyzes and describes...
AUTHOR Lo, Yi-Hsuan Gloria TITLE Exploring Gender Issues across Cultures: A Literature Based Whol... more AUTHOR Lo, Yi-Hsuan Gloria TITLE Exploring Gender Issues across Cultures: A Literature Based Whole Language Approach. PUB DATE 2000-08-22 NOTE 67p. PUB TYPE Reports Evaluative (142) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS College Freshmen; College Students; *English (Second Language); Foreign Countries; Higher Education; *Literature; Literature Appreciation; Reading Instruction; Reading Writing Relationship; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Sex Bias; *Sex Role; Sex Stereotypes; *Whole Language Approach; Worksheets; Writing Instruction IDENTIFIERS Taiwan
... Since Jamie and I could identify each other's definition of an instructor, we establ... more ... Since Jamie and I could identify each other's definition of an instructor, we established the kind of instructor-student ... in teaching online courses require professional development and opportunities to share stories of online teaching and learning experiences (Sima, 2001; Trimmer ...
The purpose of this study is to identify the perceptions of Vietnamese EFL in-service teachers an... more The purpose of this study is to identify the perceptions of Vietnamese EFL in-service teachers and students from gifted versus non-gifted high schools towards English as a lingua franca (ELF). In this quantitative study, a questionnaire was utilized to collect data that was then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that both Vietnamese high school EFL teachers and students had positive perceptions towards ELF in general and towards each of the dimensions of ELF in particular. Additionally, there were some statistically significant differences between the perceptions of sub-groups of Vietnamese EFL teachers and students from gifted versus non-gifted high schools. The study contributes to the literature of the field and assists policymakers when it comes to formulating policy to enhance English communication skills at the high school level, particularly in the Vietnamese context. In addition, the current study is beneficial for teachers and learners ...
The goal of vocational high schools (VHSs) in Taiwan is to offer VHS students a learning environm... more The goal of vocational high schools (VHSs) in Taiwan is to offer VHS students a learning environment that combines professional knowledge with practical skills. However, VHS English education seems to have failed to achieve this goal because English has been taught as a subject rather than as a communication tool. To bridge the gap between learning in schools and demands in the job market, an intensive task-based English for Special Purposes (ITB ESP) program was developed for the purposes of this study to link students' professional knowledge and English skills to the workplace. Twenty-four VHS students were recruited as learning participants to make business PowerPoint (PPT) presentations for workplace purposes. The participants were engaged in making presentations four times (pre-instruction, after-instruction, pre-workplace and post-workplace presentations) and making changes based on instruction and suggestions from different stakeholders (teacher-learners, teachers of busi...
... Since Jamie and I could identify each other's definition of an instructor, we establ... more ... Since Jamie and I could identify each other's definition of an instructor, we established the kind of instructor-student ... in teaching online courses require professional development and opportunities to share stories of online teaching and learning experiences (Sima, 2001; Trimmer ...
A curriculum is a form of politics (Apple, 1993). The politics of a curriculum defines what is le... more A curriculum is a form of politics (Apple, 1993). The politics of a curriculum defines what is legitimate and valued and what is not. In Taiwan, the objectives of vocational high school (VHS) education are to prepare students to acquire relevant professional knowledge and practical skills and to integrate them into their future career development. However, with the push for students to pass the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), few English curriculum designs have been developed to align with the originally intended objectives. Inspired by the notion of critical pedagogy and participatory curricula, a task-based ESP (English for Specific Purposes) program was developed for a group of Vocational High School (VHS) students. This program aimed to empower and embody an alternative curriculum politics that opposed the test-oriented curriculum but highlighted authentic language use and meaningful tasks and emphasized the integration of theory and practice. This paper analyzes and describes...
AUTHOR Lo, Yi-Hsuan Gloria TITLE Exploring Gender Issues across Cultures: A Literature Based Whol... more AUTHOR Lo, Yi-Hsuan Gloria TITLE Exploring Gender Issues across Cultures: A Literature Based Whole Language Approach. PUB DATE 2000-08-22 NOTE 67p. PUB TYPE Reports Evaluative (142) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS College Freshmen; College Students; *English (Second Language); Foreign Countries; Higher Education; *Literature; Literature Appreciation; Reading Instruction; Reading Writing Relationship; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Sex Bias; *Sex Role; Sex Stereotypes; *Whole Language Approach; Worksheets; Writing Instruction IDENTIFIERS Taiwan
... Since Jamie and I could identify each other's definition of an instructor, we establ... more ... Since Jamie and I could identify each other's definition of an instructor, we established the kind of instructor-student ... in teaching online courses require professional development and opportunities to share stories of online teaching and learning experiences (Sima, 2001; Trimmer ...
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