Tiến Sĩ Hướng dẫn học nói tiếng Anh trong các hoạt động chính khóa và ngoại khóa của sinh viên năm thứ nhất

ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to determine the level of English language
performance and the extent of participation of students in in-class and
out-of-class activities of the freshman students in the Thai Nguyen
University system to develop learning guide in speaking English both for
in-class and out-of-class activities may be developed
The respondents of the study were four hundred (400) students
also from these universities who served as respondents.
Specially, the study sought to answer the following questions:
1. What is the level of English language performance of the
students? 2. What is the extent of participation of students in in-class
activities which require speaking in English? 2.1listening; 2.2speaking;
2.3 reading and 2.4 writing? 3. To what extent do students’ engage in
the following out-of-class activities?3.1. contests; 3.2 clubs; 3.3 sports;
3.4 games and 3.5 entertainment? 4. Is there any significant difference
between the extent of participation in in-class and that of out-of-class
activities? 5. In which among in-class and out-of-class activities do
teachers find communication barriers? 6. What learning guide in
speaking English both for in in-class and out-of-class activities may be
developed?
In order to analyze the data gathered: Frequency count and
percentage were used to describe the profile of the respondents such


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as gender, age, colleges, cities they come from, and years they have
learnt English. Weighted mean was used to determine the levels of
language performance of the students. Regression Analysis was used
to determine the communication barriers observed in in-class and out-
of-class activities. Independent sample t-test was utilized the significant
difference between the extent of participation of student in in-class
activities and out – of – class activities.
The following are the findings of the study:
1. The level of English language performance of freshman students of
Thai Nguyen University System was on the average only.
2. The extent of participation of using English in in-class activities was
high on reading and speaking.
3. There was a moderate extent of participation on entertainment as a
form of out-of-class activities.
4. The performance of the students in using English in in-class activities
is better than in out-of-class activities.
5. Writing was deliberate as communication barriers in terms of in-class
activities while joining clubs was noticed on out-of-class activities.
6. A propose learning guide was formulated to enhance students
English speaking.
In light of the foregoing findings, the following recommendations are
given:


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1. The faculty may use verbal and non-verbal cues to encourage
participation.
2. English Lecturers may undergo training and must be equipped with
modern teaching methodologies so as to increase the effectiveness of
English language teaching.

3. Students should be encouraged to watch and listen to English news
like CNN, BBC, DD news etc and English serials/movies in TV/Radio so
as to learn right pronunciation of various words and develop their
listening skill.
4. Students should be given enough practice to face interviews by
conducting mock interviews in schools and colleges so as to build their
confidence in spoken communication. Dramatization technique can be
used to improve spoken English skill.
5. Students should be encouraged to write letters to their friends in
English. Motivate them to use complete English words to communicate
using SMS by mobiles phones outside the college hours so as to
improve written communication skill of the students.
6. Government or the college Management committee should take
necessary steps and keen interest towards above activities so as to
develop communication skills of students in colleges.


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7. The management may form a system for “teacher-student” and
“student-teacher” evaluation process for the improvement in
achievement of the above objectives.
8. Faculty may structure assignments that require students to illustrate
how they are using class material in other areas of their lives, use active
learning and other effective pedagogical strategies, hold students to
high expectations, and indicate clearly what they must do to succeed
academically.
9. Faculty, administrators, and others must challenge students and each
other to view learning as continuous and contagious in the biology lab,
library, academic advisors' office, residence hall lounge, place of
employment, student union, community service, and playing fields.
10. The president of the university may periodically remind stakeholders
about the value of out-of-class experiences and make decisions based
on accurate information about students and their learning.






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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The writer extends her sincerest thanks and appreciations to those
people who in one way or another have helped make this piece of work
a reality.
Dr. Dang Kim Vui, President of Thai Nguyen University, for
establishing the international cooperation relationship between BSU and
TNU.
Dr. Hoang Bich Thao, Director for International Training Center,
for his assistance and for supporting the researcher a chance to gain
professional growth through completion of this study.
The Panel of Examiners, for their honest and meaningful
comments and recommendation to go on with this research work.
Dr. Amada Banaag, her adviser and mentor, who drained all her
effort and her best during the entire preparation and revision of this
study.
To the Rectors of the University, for his permission to conduct
the research at Thai Nguyen Universities.
To the students who served as her respondents for their
assistance and collaboration in providing information necessary for the
completion of the study.
To her husband and her children, for inspiring her fulfill her
dream.


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To her ever dearest friends, and relatives who in one way or
another, gave her encouragement and remarkable support.

V.T.Q.H














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DEDICATION
With pride and honor,
This piece of work is lovingly dedicated
To her beloved parents, her loving husband
and to her children

V.T.Q.H






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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE .
APPROVAL SHEET . i
ABSTRACT ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . vi
DEDICATION .vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS .ix
LIST OF TABLES xi
LIST OF FIGURES .xiii
CHAPTER
I. THE PROBLEM .1
Introduction 1
Statement of the Problem 9
Scope, Delimitation and Limitation .10
Significance of the Study 11
II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE, SYNTHESIS AND HYPOTHESIS
.13
Conceptual Literature .13
Research Literature 41
Synthesis 51
Theoretical Framework .55
Conceptual Framework 59


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Hypothesis of the study 62
III. RESEARCH METHOD AND PROCEDURE .63
Research Design 63
Research Environment .64
Subjects of the Study .65
IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF
DATA .71
V. SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS .116
Summary 116
Conclusions 118
Recommendations .118
BIBLIOGRAPHY .121
APPENDICES .135
CURRICULUM VITAE 166



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LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page
1. Distribution of Samples by Colleges . 65
2. Level of English Language Performance of the Students 72
3. Extent of Participation of Students in In-Class Activities 76
4. Extent of Participation of Students in In-Class Activities in
Terms of Speaking . 80
5. Extent of Participation of Students in In-Class Activities in
Terms of Reading . 82
6. Extent of Participation of Students in In-Class Activities in
Terms of Writing . 84
7. Summary Table on the Extent of Participation of Students in
In-Class Activities . 86
8. Extent of Participation of Students in Out – Of - Class
Activities in Terms of Contests . 88
9. Extent of Participation of Students in Out – Of - Class
Activities in Terms of Clubs 88
10. Extent of Participation of Students in Out-Class Activities in
Terms of Sports 92
11. Extent of Participation of Students in Out-Class Activities in
Terms of Games . 95


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12. Extent of Participation of Students in Out – Of -Class
Activities in Terms of Entertainment . 98
13. Extent of Participation of Students in Out-Of-Class Activities 101
14. Difference Between the Extent of Participation in In-class and
Out-of-class Activities . 104
15. Coefficients on the Communication Barriers in In-Class
Activities . 107
16. Coefficients on the Communication Barriers in In-Class
Activities . 109
17. Learning Guides in Speaking English both for In-class and
Out-of-class Activities . 111