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This mixed-method study aimed to explore the perceptions and practices of 115 English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) lecturers regarding research at different universities in Vietnam. Data were collected through online surveys distributed via Google Forms, and 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted among the participants. Results provided evidence that EFL lecturers were fully informed of the benefits of research and the close relationship between research and teaching. The study revealed important findings: generally poor research experience among lecturers with master and bachelor degrees, unsupportive conditions for research practices at higher institutions, and struggles over the cited conditions in conducting research. The study provided certain valuable suggestions at varying levels. At the micro level, EFL lecturers need to strengthen their motivation in conducting research by attending online research courses, forming the habit of reading scholarly articles, and intrinsically building a passion for conducting research. At the meso level, the faculty should aim to establish research groups with experienced researchers to help young lecturers participate in research activities. At the macro level, universities are advised to ensure the correct identification of research objectives and subjects in accordance with the content of the training program. Finally, universities should increase funding for research., especially by allocating more sources for social science programs.
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In reality, reading plays an important role in the academic and career development of learners. Learners need to work through a large number of foreign language books for their general and specialist subjects at school. Therefore, reading skills have been the subject of many investigations in the field of English language teaching and learning so far. Most researchers have been trying to find effective ways to improve learners’ reading skills. With a new perspective, this study aimed to discover the use of reading strategies among non-English majors at NLU. The methods of the research used both a quantitative and qualitative approach based on the theory of the case study. A total of one hundred and fifty university freshmen took part in answering the questionnaire, and five students responded to the semi-structured interview questions. The results revealed that students at NLU frequently used reading strategies when they had reading lessons. Among reading strategies, cognitive strategies were used more frequently than metacognitive and socioaffective strategies. Based on the findings, several implications were made to contribute to teaching and learning reading skills.
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This study examined the state of multicultural teaching and teachers’ perception of their preparedness for it in secondary schools in Benin City, Nigeria. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The one hundred and twenty-nine (129) English Language teachers in Benin City constituted the population of the study. A sample of 98 English Language teachers selected through multi-stage sampling participated in the study. Data for the study were obtained using the ‘Questionnaire on English Language Teachers’ Awareness and Perception of Integrating Cultural Contents in ELT’ (r = .78). Data collected were analysed using Mean, Standard Deviation, t-test and ANOVA. Results revealed that teachers integrated culture in ELT. Additionally, although teachers felt adequately prepared to integrate culture in ELT, they indicated a need for further training in multicultural education. Teachers were not found to significantly differ in terms of their perceptions of preparedness for multicultural teaching based on sex and qualification. Based on the findings, it was recommended that teacher education programs be reviewed to accommodate multicultural education in ELT while in-service training should be provided for employed teachers.
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The advancement of technology and the increasing demand to enhance students’ mathematics achievement necessitates an innovative learning approach. One such approach is flipped learning, which enables students to actively participate in the learning process and work independently with the assistance of technology. The study assessed how the flipped classroom learning model enhances students’ mathematical comprehension. The flipped classroom approach involves students engaging with pre-class video assignments and learning materials, followed by in-class discussions to reinforce the acquired knowledge. This research employed a mixed method with a sequential explanatory approach. The target population was Year 11 students enrolled in a senior high school in Simpang Kanan, Aceh Singkil, Indonesia. A sample size of 22 students was selected for the study. Data collection encompassed administering pre-test and post-test assessments, using a mathematical understanding test as the research instrument, and interviews. The data analysis involved the application of paired t-tests and N-Gain tests. The research findings demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in students’ mathematical comprehension following implementing the flipped classroom model (p<0.005). The average N-gain value was calculated to be 0.45, indicating a moderate gain in understanding. This study suggests that the flipped classroom could be an alternative method to enhance students’ mathematics learning.
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Cooperative learning has been widely applied in teaching English. The research concerns the use of cooperative learning techniques to improve the English-speaking skills of first-year students at a university in Hanoi. 31 English-major freshmen from this university were the study's participants. The design of the study was action research which lasted eight weeks. Three cooperative learning techniques, namely Think-Pair-Share, Read-Pair-Share, and Write-Pair-Share, were employed when teaching students two speaking task types which were answering questions of familiar topics and making decisions in daily situations. The study collected quantitative data from a pretest and a post-test and qualitative data from interviews. The findings revealed that the use of cooperative learning techniques helped improve students' speaking performance in both part one and part three of the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Speaking Examination, but the extent of performance differed in terms of students' levels and speaking skills components. It was also discovered that most participants had a positive attitude towards this intervention. It is suggested that cooperative learning techniques should be employed in teaching and learning English speaking.
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This study aims to explore the information needs and informationseeking patterns of secondary school geography teachers in Bhutan. The study discussed availability, accessibility, sufficiency of information, and barriers to teachers’ information-seeking as the core themes of the study. This study was carried out by means of a survey collected from a total of 191 geography teachers in the whole country and two focus group discussions consisting of 5 members each. The quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while the qualitative data were analyzed using thematic method analysis. The results of the study indicated that the information needs of teachers are mostly related to teaching content, teaching resources, technology, and student’s learning needs. The investigation of the information resources available/accessible to fulfill the indicated information needs revealed that teachers are heavily reliant on online information sources. One of the major findings indicated in the study was a lack of research community in schools and a lack of information literacy among teachers. In the twenty-first century, education has to fulfill the demands of transmitting a growing amount of knowledge in an appropriate way and to be lifelong learners, continually aspiring to learn and teach. Therefore, it is apparent that educators must be aware of the changing demands in teaching and learning. The results of this research may be useful for the educational authorities to develop appropriate policies that promote teachers’ professional development competency and redevelop strategies to replace the inadequacy of information to fulfill curriculum demands.
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The article reflects and analyzes the characteristics and requirements of organizations teaching technical and technological specialties according to multi-intelligence theory, especially prior to the development of education and training activities in the Revolutionary Industry 4.0 and digital transformation in the context of higher education today. The article analyzes the concepts and content of teaching technology and technical majors according to the multiple intelligence theory; the requirements of the teaching staff in teaching majors of technology and technical. In addition, the article offers the solutions to develop digital capacity for teaching staff of technology and technical majors according to the multi-intelligence theory.
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The present article explores the impacts and factors influencing the effectiveness of digital games and augmented reality (AR) games in mathematics education for primary school students. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating quantitative data from mathematics test results and survey responses, as well as qualitative data from classroom observations and interviews with teachers and students. The research involved 168 teachers conducting 168 experimental classes from different regions of Vietnam. The investigation focused on the effects of digital and AR games on students’ academic performance, skill development, engagement, and motivation in mathematics. Additionally, it examined the influence of factors such as gender and geographical location on the effectiveness of these games in teaching mathematics. The findings offer valuable insights into the potential benefits, influencing factors, and limitations associated with integrating digital and AR games in the mathematics classroom. These insights can inform educators and policymakers in their efforts to enhance the quality of education.
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit education globally hard. Students could not go to school due to the social distancing measures taken by governments to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Therefore, in order to ensure that the learning process of students is maintained, online learning has become the key solution for this circumstance. As a result, periodic testing for students has also been changed into the remote online exams (ROEs). While the benefits of ROEs are widely recognized, the urgent use of this test presents problems and challenges for both students and teachers. This research aimed to explore a number of factors that may affect the results of online remote tests performed by high school students in Vietnam, thereby examining how those factors affect their test results compared to the traditional testing method. By using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), the research identified five potential factors affecting the online remote exam results of Vietnamese high school students with 17 items that met statistical standards, namely: Attitude towards ROEs, Preparedness, Anxiety, Technical Problems, Perceived ROEs Software. The analysis results of the linear regression model show that the only factor namely attitudes towards ROEs is positively correlated with their exam results. The results of this study not only provide a foundation for the online education and online examination research community, but also provide recommendations for educational practitioners, school administrators, and technical service providers on how to effectively support the remote online examination of high school students in Vietnam
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 has proposed Quality Education as one of the Sustainable Development Goals. In the Post-COVID era, the major apprehension was to add values to learners’ lives with connection and continuity. A matter of concern was that though the physical distancing did matter, social and emotional correctness was even more critical. One positive development was that the number of the technology users and technology usage in the context of India had increased exponentially. The ownership and the use of touchscreen technologies such as smartphones and tablets are rapidly increasing and the technology users are now much younger in age. Children have become techsavvy at early ages. The rapid expansion of technology has made the new generation more dependent and proficient in making the use of computers, mobile devices and other digital technologies. Nevertheless, in the context of early childhood settings, there are some influences that may differentiate the technology use behaviors of preschool children, which are generally constructed at home or school environment. This paper deals with how the preschools in the COVID-19 pandemic situation have taken hold of the foundational education of children with the innovative ideas and integrating technology into their pedagogy. The ICT applications in teaching-learning processes in preschool were also studied by the researchers. The pedagogical interventions offered by them were analyzed and the practices of technology integrating teaching learning at preschools were observed. In addition to this, the information through a questionnaire and structured interviews was also obtained from the teachers. The paper has explained the innovative technological interventions incorporated such as virtual shows and tours, smart books, speaking pens, touch and feel books etc. for stimulating the young minds. Further to this, it seeks to define the possible influences, effects and praxis of technology use in early childhood settings, and also intends to explore the current mindset of teachers about technology use in the field of early childhood education.