Students’ De-motivation in Handling Group Tasks: A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Textbook Utilization and Integrative Skills in Secondary Levels
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The document summarizes Mohammad Mostafijur Rahman's bachelor's thesis which studied the impact of textbook utilization and integrative skills on student demotivation in handling group tasks at the secondary level. The study found that teachers do not fully use the prescribed English textbooks in class and students lack opportunities to practice group work. As a result, university students face difficulties participating in collaborative activities. The document recommends training teachers in communicative teaching methods, utilizing local materials, and introducing more group discussions and pair work at the secondary level.
Students’ De-motivation in Handling Group Tasks: A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Textbook Utilization and Integrative Skills in Secondary Levels
- 1. Students’ De-motivation in Handling Group Tasks: A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Textbook Utilization and Integrative Skills in Secondary Levels Bachelor Thesis Defense by Mohammad Mostafijur Rahman Id: 122013034 Department of English & Humanities Supervisor: Ms. Nusrat Gulzar Lecturer, DEH, ULAB Date: 28 April 2016
- 2. Content • Introduction • Research Objectives • Research questions • Methodology • Data Analysis • Findings • Recommendations • Conclusion
- 3. Introduction • Few years back English used just as an academic subject. • English is requirements for high profile jobs and business to communicate to the outer world. • NCTB (National Curriculum of Textbook Board) Provides “English for Today’’ for secondary level which is based on Communicative Approach. • It provides proper tasks and guidelines on English for Today to make students proficient in all the skills
- 4. • Students are still unable to acquire the proficiency in English. • Teacher are not using textbooks properly in classes • Test papers or Model questions are following thoroughly. • Students are not engaging emotionally on their studies. • Thus, facing problems when they enter into advanced studies However,
- 5. Snapshot of EFT interactive task sections
- 7. Research Objectives • The main aim for this research is to explore the reasons behind the apathetical approach of not using textbooks properly in classes • To study the impact of having less orientation towards productive skills in secondary levels.
- 8. Research Questions • To what extent teachers follow and adapt prescribed materials in language classrooms? • What is the impact of not using group tasks, projects in secondary level language classes? • How far university students are ready to participate in group tasks, presentations and projects in language classes?
- 9. Methodology • Participants: 10 school teachers, 20 secondary level students, 25 students from two universities ( ULAB and EU) • Method of data collection: Semi-structured interview • Instrument: Interview question – 3 sets • Setting: Universities in Dhanmondi and Schools in Jatrabari, Khilgaon, Demra. • Survey: Online interview and face to face interview
- 10. Data Analysis
- 11. Opinions from Secondary Level Students 39% 16% 45% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Regularly Never Sometimes How far the teachers follow the English for Today
- 12. Opinions of University students 35% 40% 25% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Yes no Sometimes Followed English for Today by teachers
- 13. Cont. 21% 48% 31% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Yes Never Sometimes Practiced any group work in classroom
- 14. Cont. 68% 32% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Yes No Lack of motivation to participate in group works and presentation
- 15. Cont. 71% 29% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Lack of Practice Lack of self confident Reason behind these lacking
- 16. 35% 40% 25% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Yes No Sometimes Teachers’ Frequency of following test papers and model questions
- 17. Cont. 38% 39% 23% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Yes No Almost Okay English for Today is the appropriate for students
- 18. Findings • Students are not getting opportunity to practice textbooks in class. • Boring and monotonous classroom environment. • Books are not used fully in classes. Nor they use enough alternative materials for group works, projects etc. • University students facing trouble adjusting and participating in collaborative tasks. Because they have fear and lack of confidence for group works and presentations.
- 19. • Teachers are not satisfied with available textbooks. • Teachers are using test papers or model questions for saving the times. • Syllabus are really huge comparing to an academic year. • Unaware of new ways of teaching. • Lack of institutional support and logistics for making classes more interesting and collaborative. Probable reasons: According to Data Analysis
- 20. Recommendations • Redesign the syllabuses according to learner needs and current research • Create interest among students need to accept to learn adapting new ways of learning. • Teachers should be trained and instructed to follow and utilize local contextual materials to better prepare students in all skills. • teachers should introduce “Communicative Teaching” with the students in secondary level. • Group discussions or pair works need to practice in class. • Government should take steps to stop these ongoing farce in educational field
- 21. Conclusion use of English for Today or the main text can significantly contribute in learning a secondary level student in many different aspects. It is the key of success for higher studies as well as various aspects of life such as motivation, interaction, practice, actively involvement and real life acquisition with the use of creative intelligence.