TESL Undergraduates’ Perceptions: Utilizing Social Media to Elevate Speaking Skills

Donny, Claudia Dona; Adnan, Nor Hafizah

doi:10.24093/awej/vol13no4.35

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“…YouTube is reported to increase students' confidence in English speaking, lower their anxiety to learn faster and help retain attention (Albahlal, 2019). Many researchers have reached similar conclusions regarding the effectiveness of YouTube videos in enhancing speaking skills (Donny & Adnan, 2022;Muslem, Sahardin, Heriansyah, Fata, Djalaluddin & Hankinson, 2022;Saed, Haider, Al-Salman & Hussein, 2021).…”

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Unlocking English proficiency: Youtube's impact on speaking skills among indonesian university students

Habibi,

Mailizar,

Yaqin

et al. 2024

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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This study examines the factors affecting the intention to use and actual use of YouTube in improving English-speaking skills in Indonesia. To meet the aims, we extended the theory of technology acceptance model (TAM); two external factors, subjective norms, and perceived enjoyment, to support the TAM variables (perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, intention to use, and actual use). Data were collected through a survey with 526 measurable responses from Indonesian preservice English teachers in three Indonesian universities. The data were analyzed through partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), measurement, and structural model. The findings informed that all hypothesized relationships were accepted and confirmed. The strongest relationship emerged between intention to use and actual use. Meanwhile, the weakest correlation was between subjective norms and perceived ease of use. The study facilitates recommendations for future researchers, language educators, and all related parties.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 76%

Unlocking English proficiency: Youtube's impact on speaking skills among indonesian university students

Habibi,

Mailizar,

Yaqin

et al. 2024

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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“…fostering a sense of healthy competition and achievement (Donny & Adnan, 2022). Teamwork in an online environment can promote communication, enhance collaborative skills, and create a more dynamic learning setting (Adnan & Sayadi, 2021).…”

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“…Last but not least, mental readiness levels among students in online learning. Educational supports such as providing training on basic digital literacy skills (Donny & Adnan, 2022), providing additional assistance in language proficiency (Adnan & Sayadi, 2021) and offering technical support are important to make sure that students with access to online English classes can effectively utilize the available resources and understand the content. By focusing on these crucial aspects, students not only have access to online English classes but also receive the necessary support to succeed in their language learning journey.…”

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Perceptions, Accessibility and Mental Readiness of Secondary School Students Towards ESL Online Learning: A Case Study

Othman,

Adnan

2023

IJARPED

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The educational issues in one of the public schools in the northern region of Malaysia were worrying due to the lack of English teachers. There were only two English teachers out of 45 for all 343 pupils, translating to an instructor-to-student ratio of 1:171. This scenario brought a negative impact on the hopes of parents, the possibilities for students to succeed in English, and their self-esteem. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of students towards online learning, the online accessibility level of students, and the mental readiness level of students for English online learning. The school consists of students who reside in suburban and rural areas. This study discovered that students' perceptions of online learning, online learning accessibility, and mental readiness for English online learning were all below the moderate level, indicating that they were struggling with online learning. This study was conducted to contribute adequate information on the condition of the students in the urban area towards online learning, and it can be used as a guide for policymakers in developing education policies that are both effective and feasible, allowing them to take the necessary steps to avoid students from falling behind in the exam.

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“…This study supported participants' opinions because similar issues were revealed in previous research (Hsieh, 2019). ESL students were aware they required to communicate in English during the activity, but their lack of proficiency prevented effective communication (Lin & Nooreiny, 2013;Yan 2020;Donny & Adnan, 2022). Not only that, Storch (2016) noted that students' lack of confidence in communicating in English causes them to be reserved during the writing activity.…”

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ESL Teachers’ Perceptions of Web-Based Collaborative Writing Activity

Mohd Zaki,

Adnan

2023

IJARPED

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Collaborative writing was deeply rooted in Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, where social interaction and communication were crucial for learning and cognitive development. Research on collaborative writing has been well-established in the mainstream education of English-speaking countries, however, it has been rarely conducted in the context of second language speakers. In Malaysia, the advancement of education technology has prompted local researchers to explore the practice of web-based collaborative writing activities. However, most local research on web-based collaborative writing has centered on students' acceptance and perceptions of the method. Teachers, despite playing a crucial role in facilitating and moderating students' collaborative writing, have rarely been the focus of these efforts. To minimize this information gap, this study employed a qualitative research approach with the aim of exploring ESL teachers' perceptions of web-based collaborative writing in Malaysian secondary schools. Based on interviews with six experienced and novice ESL teachers in Malaysia, this study discovered that collaborative writing was not well understood among secondary school teachers, particularly senior teachers and those located in rural areas. The findings of this study revealed that web-based collaborative writing in secondary schools was conducted on a smaller scale to suit students' levels of English proficiency. Teachers compensated for their lack of knowledge on the tools by allowing students the freedom to choose any web-based tools and platforms they prefer. The freedom of being in charge of their writing and the support students received throughout all stages of writing was theorized to increase students' creativity and interest in writing. Although the results of this study was based on the perceptions of a small sample, they offered various insights into possible teaching strategies, limitations, and benefits of collaborative writing that are beneficial to ESL teachers in Malaysia, as well as internationally.

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TESL Undergraduates’ Perceptions: Utilizing Social Media to Elevate Speaking Skills

Cited by 5 publications

References 37 publications

Unlocking English proficiency: Youtube's impact on speaking skills among indonesian university students

Unlocking English proficiency: Youtube's impact on speaking skills among indonesian university students

Perceptions, Accessibility and Mental Readiness of Secondary School Students Towards ESL Online Learning: A Case Study

ESL Teachers’ Perceptions of Web-Based Collaborative Writing Activity

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