Code-Switching for the Functions of Conveying English Lesson Material in Teaching English at the MAN 1 Praya (Published)
This research aims to describe code switching in classroom communication from the perspective of academic function. In this study, the researcher used the qualitative descriptive research that involved two teachers as research subjects at the MAN 1 Praya, Central Lombok. The technique applied in this research is an observation technique accompanied by a recording technique. At the data analysis stage, the method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. The informal presentation model is explained directly in each analysis. The result of the research showed that the code switching owned twelve functions based on conveying English lesson materials. With reference to such functions, code switching in English language learning can be made as far as it satisfies the functions. As the students’ English mastery improves, the use of code switching needs to be reduced.
Keywords: Code Switching, Implementation, academic function
Students’ Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness: level of acceptance, implementation, and causes for concern (A case study of Saudi faculty members at Jeddah University-Kholais Branch) (Published)
This study investigates the level of acceptance, causes for concern and the frequency of implementation regarding (SETE). To achieve these ends, the researchers distributed an online questionnaire (see Appendix 1) to total of (59) faculty members at Jeddah University – Khulais Branch. The study concluded that, in principle, faculty members welcome (SETE). In addition, the study showed that the most worrying point about (SETE) is the discrepancy between the ways in which students and teachers perceive effective teaching and what constitutes good or effective teaching while the less worrying point is the belief that (SETE) is demoralizing and violates the academic freedom and rights of faculty members. The study recommended that no one should be kept in the dark about the purpose, procedures, and results of (SETE) and all the stakeholders including the administration, students, and teachers should engage in an open and continuous discussion before and after the implementation of (SETE) to alleviate the gravity of the concerns about it and to increase its level of acceptance and viability. More importantly the study recommended that this open dialogue and discussion should concentrate on agreeing on a general profile as to what makes effective teachers and constitutes effective teaching.
Citation: Arafa Othman Mustafa Abdallah and Babikir Abdelmaroof Ahmed Balla (2022) Students’ Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness: Level of Acceptance, Implementation, and Causes for Concern (A Case Study of Saudi Faculty Members at Jeddah University-Kholais Branch), International Journal of English Language Teaching, Vol.10, No.3, pp.,24-36
Keywords: Implementation, Teaching Effectiveness, causes for concern, level of acceptance, students' evaluation
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA (Published)
This paper is on human resource management and effective curriculum implementation in senior secondary schools in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It is a survey research which employed a descriptive design. The study sampled 113 teachers drawn from 1045 English language teachers using stratified random sampling which include the principals, vice principals and deans of studies in Ebonyi State. Questionnaire was used as the instrument. A trial test was carried out and ascertained the validity and reliability of the instrument and a value of 0.89 was obtained from the test. Responses from all the questionnaire indicated that adequate human resources such as teachers language laboratory operators and school administers, motivation of teachers and school location can improve English language curriculum implementation in senior secondary schools in Ebonyi State. The hypothesis indicated that there is no significant difference in the opinion of teachers in the urban and rural areas. Some of the recommendations given were that the government should embark on recruitment of qualified English language teachers, workshops be organized for teachers and allow them attend other workshops organized outside their schools. Wages of secondary school teachers should be reviewed and that teachers should show more commitment in discharging their duties.
Keywords: Curriculum, English Language, Human Resource Management, Implementation, Motivation, Teacher