Tuesday 31 December 2013

Reflection

Salam...

Preparing for my research proposal taught me many things. I regret some of the things I've done during the process of finishing my proposal. So many things happened along the way. Some helped me in the process, some had let me down. I am thankful to Allah for giving me the courage to finish the task. I was very close to give up.

I can't remember how I did my Academic exercise before. I only remember I had to send chapter by chapter to my supervisor. This experience is different from what I have now. I think I needed some push maybe :)

Despite having to struggle to finish my proposal, I did learn many things from doing this task. By looking at the proposal I can imagine how I should do my research later. I had problems in gathering my info for literature review but I think after this I know how to find more good info. I learned about it a little too late for my proposal.  I don't think I did good in this task. The more I look at my proposal the more I think I want to redo everything. I am totally not satisfied with my work. However the time is ticking and I am now already late. :((

 I am so sorry to you Dr for sending my proposal late. I know anything I said would just be excuses. I learned my mistake. I hope this will not happen again. Tq so much for your guidance Dr Aziah.

Tuesday 24 December 2013

Chapter 3

Okay now back to work. I am totally late already. Worried so much...
So....This was how I did my Chapter 3. I'll add more to this later..
I am so scared and confused!:(
3.0  Introduction

 

3.1  Research Design

A quantitative method is to be implemented in this study.
 

3.2  Population and sample

The population of the study is the students of KPM Ayer Molek, Melaka. The population consisted of the Preparatory Intensive Programme students. The samples were selected based on purposive sampling technique. The respondents are all from Preparatory Intensive Programme in KPM Ayer Molek, Melaka.

 

3.3  Instrumentation

3.3.1 Test

                       The pre-test and post-test are to be administered to the respondents to indicate the progress of the target group.

i.                    Pre-test
ii.                  Post-test

3.3.1 Questionnaire

                                                            Respondents will be given questionnaire to be completed in order to gain students’ perceptions towards using drama as teaching technique in teaching speaking. This questionnaire will be given after the post-test to check on their perceptions towards the use of drama technique in English class.



3.4 Conclusion

This chapter has covered the research design, the sample of population, and instrumentation used to collect the data.

 

Monday 23 December 2013

A little Joy

Despite having the difficulty in completing my proposal, I'm now happy that the wedding went well.
Now, I can concentrate on my task huhuhu

Monday 16 December 2013

A mess!

I'm here in Kuching. My parents just moved in to their new house quite a distance from our old house. The day I came I slept in our old house where there's no more mattress left so I had a very uncomfortable sleep. I was determined to sleep in the new house the next day. Unfortunately, here we don't have the wifi yet so I had to rely on my broadband to access the internet. It was tough.

Oh I forgot to mention I went back to Kuching to attend my sister's wedding. Juggling assignment and preparation for the wedding is not easy for me.. I feel like crying at times because there are so many assignments to be submitted before and after the wedding. Now I realized that I am not  good in  multitasking.  I'm hoping I can finish all of those on time.. InsyaAllah.

Wednesday 11 December 2013

Chapter 2

Salam..

In my Chapter 2, I included some of the teaching methods that I have learned during my last subject which was TSL751. I hope it is relevant to  my topic.

Doing chapter 2 was quite a daunting task for me. Finding good article to suit my literature review was quite challenging. In my literature review I wrote the following as my subheadings:

i.various methods
ii. technique
iii. advantages

I'm not sure if these are enough and strong for my literature review. I wished I could do more. :(

These are among the articles and journals that I read as my references:

Akinjobi, A. (2004). Speaking Skills. In A. Alo, & A. Ogunsij, English Language Communication Skills (pp. 59-69). Ibadan: General Studies Programme Unit.

Ayu, L. D., & Murdibjono. (2012). The Use Of Games In Teaching English at SMAN 2 PARE.

Burn, A., & Joyce, H. (1997). Focus on Speaking. Sydney: National Center for English Language Teaching and Research.

Carkin, G. et al. (2008). The Effectiveness of and student satisfaction related to three approaches to learning English through drama: Applied drama techniques, process drama, and readers’ theatre. Unpublished Investigation.

Chen, I.-J. (February, 2005). Using Games to Promote Communicative Skills in Language Learning. The Internet TESL Journal, Vol XI, No.2.

Dinapoli, R. (2001). The Power of DramatizingCase Studies in ESP. The Journal of Imagination in Language Learning and Teaching, 6.

El-Nady, M. (2000). Drama as a Teaching Technique: Dialog on Language Instruction. Drama as a Teaching Techniquein the Second Language Classroom, Vol. 14, Nos. 1&2, 41-48.

Freeman, L. D. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. New York : Oxford University Press

Gill, C. (2013). Enhancing the English-Language Oral Skills of International Students through Drama. English Language Teaching, Vol 6, No. 4.

Gilbert A. Jarvis and Masters Salomone (1988). Review of H. Douglas Brown 'Principles of Language Learning and Teaching' Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 10, pp 400-402. doi:10.1017/S027226310000752X.

Heldenbrand, B. (2005). Drama techniques in English language learning. Korea TESOL Journal, Vol.6 No.1

Hiew, W. (2012). English Language Teaching and Learning Issue in Malaysia: Learners' Perception Via Facebook Dialogue Journal. Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce, 12-19.

Hyacinth, G. (1990). Using Drama Techniques in Language Teaching.

Islam, P., & Islam, T. (2010). Using Games In a Foreign English Classroom Amy Talak- Kiryk. Degree at The SIT Graduate Institute.

Janudom, R.,  Wasanasomsithi, P.( 2009) Drama and Questioning Techniques: Powerful Tools for the Enhancement of Students’ Speaking Abilities and Positive Attitudes towards EFL Learning. ESP World, Issue 5(26), Vol.8.

Ito, Y. (2001). Effect of Reduced Forms on ESL Learners' Input-Intake Process. Second Language Study, 99-126.

Kiyrk, A. T. (2010). Using Games in A Foreign Language Classroom. MA TESOL Collection.

Mora, J. K. (2012). Mora Module-Enhanching Academic Achievement of Bilingual Learner. Retrieved from Second and Foreign Language Teaching Methods: http://moramodules.com/ALMMethods.htm

Sam, W. Y. (July, 1990). Drama in Teaching English as Second Language-A Communicative Approach. The English Teacher Vol XIX.

Wang, Y.-H. (2010). Using Communicative Language Gamesin Teaching and Learning English in Taiwanese Primary Schools.

Whitear, S. (1998). English Through Drama: A Visual/ Physical Approach. The Language Teacher .

Wright, A., Batteridge, D., & Buckby, M. 2005. Games for Language Learning (3rd ed.). New York: Cambridge University Pre

Zainuddin et al (2011). Fundamental of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in K-12 Mainstream Classrooms. Kendall Hunt Publishing Co.

 

 

 

Monday 9 December 2013

Chapter 1

Salam...

I find doing Chapter 1 is quite difficult as I think at first I wasn't sure of my topic. So when I did my chapter 1 I was thinking of changing my topic all over again. however as I read through many articles and journal, I think my topic is doable.

In Chapter 1, I have already included the reason why I chose my topic which was under the background of study and the problem statement.

I wasn't sure on my limitation as I only can find 1 at present. may be I will add more as I go with my research later.

Monday 2 December 2013

My profile

Hi..

When I started my blog, I didn't know I had to write a little bit about my profile. So, I'm going to write on it today...:)

My name is Fauziah Binti Hj Amin. I was born in Kuching, Sarawak on 7 March. I graduated from UiTM Shah Alam Section 17 in 2008 in Bachelor Degree in TESL. I started to work with Mara in January 2009. I was posted to IKM Johor Bahru and worked there for 3 years. Then, I was transferred to KPM Ayer Molek Melaka on July, 2011 which is where I work now. In IKM JB I taught certificates students and in KPM AM I am teaching the Diploma students. I've watched myself grow in terms of teaching but I think there are still more to learn. I hope by doing this master's programme I will become a better teacher.. Insha'Allah.