Development of a training module to improve initial elt proficiency of student-teachers in multi-ethnic community schools in Yunnan province

Name: Youxing, Xiao

LCSH: Modules (Algebra)

Classification :.DDC: 512.42

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the current needs of student-teachers’ professional development, develop a training module to improve their initial ELT proficiencies, and determine its effectiveness. The mixed methods research with convergent parallel design, starting with the quantitative and following by the qualitative research methods were employed to elicit various sets of research data. Numerous instruments were utilized in different stages with 168 respondents (studentteachers and English teachers), 18 informants (parents, kindergarten English teachers, principals and stakeholders) and 58 participants (student-teachers). The ADDIEM training process was adopted as a guideline for the framework to develop the training module. The study resulted in the following outcomes: 1) fourteen prioritized topics within the four transformed training modules (Linguistic Basis, Lesson Design, Teaching Techniques, and Teaching Demonstration) were identified as the challenges facing current student-teachers; 2) training objectives and its syllabus, lesson plans, instructional strategies, training participants and location, delivery of the training, and training evaluation and improvement were defined sequentially in each phase as the specific components of the training activities; and 3) the ADDIEM Training Process, constituting of the six phases of need analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation and modification, was merged systematically to develop a feasible training module, and the training program was highly accepted because of the effectiveness of great benefit and satisfaction. It was discovered that the participants’ improvements from the training evaluation forms were mainly categorized as follows: 1) Enhanced learning interests and confidence; 2) Improved comprehensive English pronunciation, practical spoken English and listening ability; 3) Well-acquired application skills and techniques upon instructional design; and 4) Positive self-reflected awareness of the disadvantages. Additionally, two types of evidence could be obviously identified from the two practical assignments in terms of better legibility and fluency of English handwriting by comparing their formative progress, and good fulfillment of the present teaching contextual standards or patterns for effective lesson design by checking their summative assessment of lesson plans. Finally, the constructive recommendations in view of focusing on establishing a pleasant teaching and learning environment, ensuring sufficient training periods, identifying the trainer’s professional traits and competences, specifying trainees’ background knowledge, altering training models at the in-service level were made for future practice and research.

Burapha University. Library

Address: CHONBURI

Email: buulibrary@buu.ac.th

Name: Janpanit Surasin

Role: Principal advisor

Name: Denchai Prabjandee

Role: Co-advisor

Created: 2019

Modified: 2021-06-15

Issued: 2021-06-15

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CallNumber: Th 512.42 Yo83D

eng

DegreeName: Doctor of Philosophy

Level: Doctoral Degree

Descipline: Teaching English as a Global Language

Grantor: Burapha University

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