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Developing speaking skills of adult learners in private universities in Bangladesh: Problems and solutions
Presenter: Sadia Chien 簡瑋婷Instructor: Dr. Pi-Ying Hsu
Oct. 20, 2008
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Sabrin, F. (2007). Developing speaking skills of adult learners in private universities in Bangladesh: Problems and solutions. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 47(1), 94-110.
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Contents
I. Introduction
II. Research Questions
III. Research Methodology
IV. Findings
V. My research
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Introduction
Since the globalization and a growing
demand for good English-speaking skills in
the job market, English language teaching
has played an important role.
(Sabrin, 2007)
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Background
Students of the private universities have
acquired a higher level of proficiency in
English than who study in public
universities after four years.
(Sabrin, 2007)
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The purpose of study
To explore how these private universities in
Bangladesh help students to develop
speaking skills of English language
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Research Questions
What are conditions that affect the
teaching- learning process?
What are the concepts that English
language teachers have of effective
teaching?
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Methodology
Face- to- face Interview
Five teachers (M:3, F:2)
28-32 years old
30-40 minutes
Dec 2005 - June 2006
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Methodology
Data collection: semi-structured
interviews, observation, document
analysis
Data Analysis: Trends, categories, and
classifications (constant comparative
method)
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Finding
Policy 15-25 students, 90mins, twice a week
No fixed textbooks
Medium of instruction
Language labs
Self access centers & language clubs
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Strategy Start with simple and familiar topics
Play games in group
Emphasize fluency rather than accuracy
Practice speech acts (requests, compliments,
clarifications and questions)
Finding
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Finding
Strategy
Small-size class
Facilitators who are advanced level
Conversational routines (small talk)
Conversational formulate (forms of address)
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Problems & Reasons
Small English vocabulary
Better in reading and writing but poorly in speaking
Shy and not willing to speak in class
Monolingual
Only reading and writing are tested in the exam
Education system for the lack of speaking in class
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My research
Place CYUT
ParticipantsNon-English major students at CYUT
Topic The obstacle of English speaking
Methodology Questionnaires
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Thanks for your attention!