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Tour guide simulation: a taskbased learning activity to enhance young Thai learners’ English
Kanoksilapatham, B1, Suranakkharin, T2.
Purpose – This study aimed to explore the effects of task-based
language teaching (TBLT) with a tour guide simulation as a focused
activity on young Thai learners’ English speaking skills and their
attitudes towards the instruction.
Methodology – Based on a three-phase framework (i.e., pre-task,
during-task, and post-task), TBLT was implemented with a Grade 4
class for a period of eleven weeks. Initially, a set of English lessons
developed based on the context of local tourist attractions was
implemented at the pre-task stage. In the second stage, a simulated
tour guide task was used to assess learners’ ability to turn the
language input into practical and authentic use of spoken English.
Subsequently, corrective feedback on each student’s performance
was provided, and their attitudes towards the instruction were
examined at the last stage.
Findings – The students were able to satisfactorily complete the
tour guide task in English, indicating the potential of the task as a device to strengthen their speaking skills. Moreover, they generally
had a favourable attitude towards the instruction.
Significance – These findings are significant for both school
teachers and curriculum designers. In addition to confirming the
effectiveness of TBLT, this study highlights the promising use of
context specific-based lessons and class activities as an avenue for
young learners to practice speaking English in a context relevant to
them.
Affiliation:
- Silpakorn University, Thailand
- Naresuan University, Thailand
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MyJurnal (2021) |
H-Index
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3 |
Immediacy Index
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0.000 |
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Scopus 2020 |
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CiteScore (2) |
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Q1 (Cultural Studies) Q2 (Education) Q3¬¬¬ (Psychology (all)) |
Additional Information |
SJR (0.385) |
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