Encouraging English Language Production Using TED Talks at the Tertiary Level: A Study in a Technical College

Autor/in	Karunakar, Martha Thindle
Titel	Encouraging English Language Production Using TED Talks at the Tertiary Level: A Study in a Technical College
Quelle	In: Teaching English with Technology, 19 (2019) 4, S.57-68 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1642-1027
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; College Students; Engineering Education; Language Skills; Language of Instruction; Video Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Educational Technology; Foreign Countries; Language Proficiency; Student Attitudes; Program Effectiveness; India + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Collegestudent; Ingenieurausbildung; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Teaching language; Unterrichtssprache; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Unterrichtsmedien; Ausland; Language skills; Schülerverhalten; Indien
Abstract	This paper investigates using TED Talks to promote English language learning and production to ESL (English as a second language) learners at the tertiary level with the proficiency level between A2 and C1 as determined by their college entry-level test. In this study, it is used with a mixed-ability group of students of an engineering college who have difficulty performing in the language during classroom participation, while comprehending subject lectures or while communicating with their teachers and peers. In order to make their learning more engaging and to enhance the learner experience of the English language in this engineering class, TED Talks were used. Pre- and post-viewing activities were given to a group of students and were continuously assessed using classroom observation and production of language in classroom activities. The findings show that using TED Talks as a resource in the classroom improved English language production in terms of speaking and encouraged learners to confidently use the language. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group / University of Nicosia / Maria Curie-Sklodowska University. Ul. J. Sowinskiego 17, 20-041 Lublin, Poland. Web site: http://tewtjournal.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01