Vocabulary acquisition in EFL class is a hard and demanding process and most of the language lear... more Vocabulary acquisition in EFL class is a hard and demanding process and most of the language learners want to learn appropriate and effective vocabulary method from the instructors. Vocabulary teaching is one of the most significant ways in which facilitator can improve student’s proficiency in the language. It also a challenging task for the teachers as well. The English language learner who has limited vocabulary finds difficult to express language spontaneously and accurately. In the Language teaching classes the greatest tool we can give students for learning effectively and accurately is a large, rich vocabulary and the skills for using those words. In addition to the vital importance of vocabulary for success in life, a large vocabulary is more specifically predictive and reflective of high le reading achievement. In this article, I review the research methods to develop the vocabulary knowledge to communicate well and discuss challenges and strategies in designing effective v...
ABSTRACT : It is important to note that many ESL tertiary students face a lot of problems in writ... more ABSTRACT : It is important to note that many ESL tertiary students face a lot of problems in writing. Their inability to write well not only affects their grade in their English proficiency class, but their overall course grade as well. In light of this issue, Writing is the most focused but the least developed English language skill among the learners in Bangladesh. At tertiary level the situation is not different teaching writing is the timely need to alter the poor standard in English writing of tertiary level students. Cognition or belief related literature suggests what teachers think and believe has a great impact on classroom practices. it is important to analyze the students’ writing problems and needs in order to provide a suitable writing module which can enhance their writing ability. The study aimed to identify the classroom problems that faced teachers in public university in Bangladesh province and the proposed solutions. The samples of the study were 10 teachers from the public university in Bangladesh province. By using questionnaire to collect the data, the results of the study show that the mean of the behavioral problems was 2.66, and the mean of the academic problems was 3.08. Also, the researcher found that statistical significant differences refer to interaction between gender, level of university, and teaching experience in the behavioral problems for male in the basic university, those with work experience less than 5 years. Also, there are no statistical significant differences between gender, level of university, education degree, and teaching experience in the academic problems. The study did give some recommendations.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2014
In the early 90's education started being affected by the introduction of word processors in scho... more In the early 90's education started being affected by the introduction of word processors in schools, colleges and universities. This mainly had to do with written assignments. The development of the Internet brought about a revolution in the teachers' perspective, as the teaching tools offered through the Internet were gradually becoming more reliable. Nowadays, the Internet is gaining immense popularity in foreign language teaching and more educators and learners are embracing it. Undoubtedly, ICT has impacted on the quality and quantity of teaching, learning, and research in traditional and distance education institutions. In concrete terms, ICT can enhance teaching and learning through its dynamic, interactive, and engaging content; and it can provide real opportunities for individualized instruction. Teaching students effectively is a high educational goal throughout the world. In modern world the classroom environment has changed a lot than the previous years for improvement of technology day by day. As there are large number of population in the competitive world, becoming proficient in a new language is a difficult and challenging situation for the learners. ge learner (ESL) need to develop their language through reading, writing, listening and speakingThis situation is sometimes frustrating and tendering in the context of Bangladesh if language learning successfully is not possible. English as a second language. Today technological infrastructure of the universities throughout the world has developed a lot. Innovative tools for language learning have been developed for computer assisted instruction. So for developing language skills computer can play an essential part in providing ESL students with valuable language support as they learn a new language spontaneously. Promoted by the educational policy over the past two decades, the technological infrastructure in most universities throughout the world has advanced. Innovative tools of technology for language learning have been developed for computer assisted instruction This article focus on how computer assisted instruction (CAI) can be a supplement al teaching tool for teaching English language learners in tertiary level in Bangladesh. Moreover there is a discussion of the benefits and suggestions for professional development to encourage the professional development in English language development program that have found using CAI with EFL is also analyzed elaborately. In this research project, I reviewed the relevant literature as a means to examine how technology affects second/foreign language education and how it can be used effectively in the secondary EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom in Bangladesh. According to the findings of the previous literature, technology integration in second/foreign language education has mostly generated improvement in students' language skills and increased student interests in learning activities. Those types of technology proved to be useful strategies for Bangladesh EFL teachers in informing them how technology can help enhance language learning in the tertiary level.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2014
In the early 90's education started being affected by the introduction of word processors in scho... more In the early 90's education started being affected by the introduction of word processors in schools, colleges and universities. This mainly had to do with written assignments. The development of the Internet brought about a revolution in the teachers' perspective, as the teaching tools offered through the Internet were gradually becoming more reliable. Nowadays, the Internet is gaining immense popularity in foreign language teaching and more educators and learners are embracing it. Undoubtedly, ICT has impacted on the quality and quantity of teaching, learning, and research in traditional and distance education institutions. In concrete terms, ICT can enhance teaching and learning through its dynamic, interactive, and engaging content; and it can provide real opportunities for individualized instruction. Teaching students effectively is a high educational goal throughout the world. In modern world the classroom environment has changed a lot than the previous years for improvement of technology day by day. As there are large number of population in the competitive world, becoming proficient in a new language is a difficult and challenging situation for the learners. ge learner (ESL) need to develop their language through reading, writing, listening and speakingThis situation is sometimes frustrating and tendering in the context of Bangladesh if language learning successfully is not possible. English as a second language. Today technological infrastructure of the universities throughout the world has developed a lot. Innovative tools for language learning have been developed for computer assisted instruction. So for developing language skills computer can play an essential part in providing ESL students with valuable language support as they learn a new language spontaneously. Promoted by the educational policy over the past two decades, the technological infrastructure in most universities throughout the world has advanced. Innovative tools of technology for language learning have been developed for computer assisted instruction This article focus on how computer assisted instruction (CAI) can be a supplement al teaching tool for teaching English language learners in tertiary level in Bangladesh. Moreover there is a discussion of the benefits and suggestions for professional development to encourage the professional development in English language development program that have found using CAI with EFL is also analyzed elaborately. In this research project, I reviewed the relevant literature as a means to examine how technology affects second/foreign language education and how it can be used effectively in the secondary EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom in Bangladesh. According to the findings of the previous literature, technology integration in second/foreign language education has mostly generated improvement in students' language skills and increased student interests in learning activities. Those types of technology proved to be useful strategies for Bangladesh EFL teachers in informing them how technology can help enhance language learning in the tertiary level.
Vocabulary acquisition in EFL class is a hard and demanding process and most of the language lear... more Vocabulary acquisition in EFL class is a hard and demanding process and most of the language learners want to learn appropriate and effective vocabulary method from the instructors. Vocabulary teaching is one of the most significant ways in which facilitator can improve student’s proficiency in the language. It also a challenging task for the teachers as well. The English language learner who has limited vocabulary finds difficult to express language spontaneously and accurately. In the Language teaching classes the greatest tool we can give students for learning effectively and accurately is a large, rich vocabulary and the skills for using those words. In addition to the vital importance of vocabulary for success in life, a large vocabulary is more specifically predictive and reflective of high le reading achievement. In this article, I review the research methods to develop the vocabulary knowledge to communicate well and discuss challenges and strategies in designing effective v...
ABSTRACT : It is important to note that many ESL tertiary students face a lot of problems in writ... more ABSTRACT : It is important to note that many ESL tertiary students face a lot of problems in writing. Their inability to write well not only affects their grade in their English proficiency class, but their overall course grade as well. In light of this issue, Writing is the most focused but the least developed English language skill among the learners in Bangladesh. At tertiary level the situation is not different teaching writing is the timely need to alter the poor standard in English writing of tertiary level students. Cognition or belief related literature suggests what teachers think and believe has a great impact on classroom practices. it is important to analyze the students’ writing problems and needs in order to provide a suitable writing module which can enhance their writing ability. The study aimed to identify the classroom problems that faced teachers in public university in Bangladesh province and the proposed solutions. The samples of the study were 10 teachers from the public university in Bangladesh province. By using questionnaire to collect the data, the results of the study show that the mean of the behavioral problems was 2.66, and the mean of the academic problems was 3.08. Also, the researcher found that statistical significant differences refer to interaction between gender, level of university, and teaching experience in the behavioral problems for male in the basic university, those with work experience less than 5 years. Also, there are no statistical significant differences between gender, level of university, education degree, and teaching experience in the academic problems. The study did give some recommendations.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2014
In the early 90's education started being affected by the introduction of word processors in scho... more In the early 90's education started being affected by the introduction of word processors in schools, colleges and universities. This mainly had to do with written assignments. The development of the Internet brought about a revolution in the teachers' perspective, as the teaching tools offered through the Internet were gradually becoming more reliable. Nowadays, the Internet is gaining immense popularity in foreign language teaching and more educators and learners are embracing it. Undoubtedly, ICT has impacted on the quality and quantity of teaching, learning, and research in traditional and distance education institutions. In concrete terms, ICT can enhance teaching and learning through its dynamic, interactive, and engaging content; and it can provide real opportunities for individualized instruction. Teaching students effectively is a high educational goal throughout the world. In modern world the classroom environment has changed a lot than the previous years for improvement of technology day by day. As there are large number of population in the competitive world, becoming proficient in a new language is a difficult and challenging situation for the learners. ge learner (ESL) need to develop their language through reading, writing, listening and speakingThis situation is sometimes frustrating and tendering in the context of Bangladesh if language learning successfully is not possible. English as a second language. Today technological infrastructure of the universities throughout the world has developed a lot. Innovative tools for language learning have been developed for computer assisted instruction. So for developing language skills computer can play an essential part in providing ESL students with valuable language support as they learn a new language spontaneously. Promoted by the educational policy over the past two decades, the technological infrastructure in most universities throughout the world has advanced. Innovative tools of technology for language learning have been developed for computer assisted instruction This article focus on how computer assisted instruction (CAI) can be a supplement al teaching tool for teaching English language learners in tertiary level in Bangladesh. Moreover there is a discussion of the benefits and suggestions for professional development to encourage the professional development in English language development program that have found using CAI with EFL is also analyzed elaborately. In this research project, I reviewed the relevant literature as a means to examine how technology affects second/foreign language education and how it can be used effectively in the secondary EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom in Bangladesh. According to the findings of the previous literature, technology integration in second/foreign language education has mostly generated improvement in students' language skills and increased student interests in learning activities. Those types of technology proved to be useful strategies for Bangladesh EFL teachers in informing them how technology can help enhance language learning in the tertiary level.
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2014
In the early 90's education started being affected by the introduction of word processors in scho... more In the early 90's education started being affected by the introduction of word processors in schools, colleges and universities. This mainly had to do with written assignments. The development of the Internet brought about a revolution in the teachers' perspective, as the teaching tools offered through the Internet were gradually becoming more reliable. Nowadays, the Internet is gaining immense popularity in foreign language teaching and more educators and learners are embracing it. Undoubtedly, ICT has impacted on the quality and quantity of teaching, learning, and research in traditional and distance education institutions. In concrete terms, ICT can enhance teaching and learning through its dynamic, interactive, and engaging content; and it can provide real opportunities for individualized instruction. Teaching students effectively is a high educational goal throughout the world. In modern world the classroom environment has changed a lot than the previous years for improvement of technology day by day. As there are large number of population in the competitive world, becoming proficient in a new language is a difficult and challenging situation for the learners. ge learner (ESL) need to develop their language through reading, writing, listening and speakingThis situation is sometimes frustrating and tendering in the context of Bangladesh if language learning successfully is not possible. English as a second language. Today technological infrastructure of the universities throughout the world has developed a lot. Innovative tools for language learning have been developed for computer assisted instruction. So for developing language skills computer can play an essential part in providing ESL students with valuable language support as they learn a new language spontaneously. Promoted by the educational policy over the past two decades, the technological infrastructure in most universities throughout the world has advanced. Innovative tools of technology for language learning have been developed for computer assisted instruction This article focus on how computer assisted instruction (CAI) can be a supplement al teaching tool for teaching English language learners in tertiary level in Bangladesh. Moreover there is a discussion of the benefits and suggestions for professional development to encourage the professional development in English language development program that have found using CAI with EFL is also analyzed elaborately. In this research project, I reviewed the relevant literature as a means to examine how technology affects second/foreign language education and how it can be used effectively in the secondary EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom in Bangladesh. According to the findings of the previous literature, technology integration in second/foreign language education has mostly generated improvement in students' language skills and increased student interests in learning activities. Those types of technology proved to be useful strategies for Bangladesh EFL teachers in informing them how technology can help enhance language learning in the tertiary level.
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