Tour Guide Simulation: A Task-Based Learning Activity to Enhance Young Thai Learners' English

Autor/inn/en	Kanoksilapatham, Budsaba; Suranakkharin, Todsapon
Titel	Tour Guide Simulation: A Task-Based Learning Activity to Enhance Young Thai Learners' English
Quelle	In: Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction, 16 (2019) 2, S. 1-31Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1675-8110
Schlagwörter	Forschungsbericht; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Foreign Countries; Task Analysis; Simulation; Speech Communication; Grade 4; Elementary School Students; Linguistic Input; Error Correction; Feedback (Response); Student Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Instructional Effectiveness; Tourism; Guides; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Ausland; Aufgabenanalyse; Simulation program; Simulationsprogramm; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; Sprachbildung; Korrektur; Schülerverhalten; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtserfolg; Tourismus; Handbuch; Leitfaden
Abstract	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. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Universiti Utara Malaysia Press. UUM Press, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 08010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia. Tel: +60-4-928-4816; Fax: +60-4-928-4792; e-mail: uumpress@uum.edu.my; Web site: http://mjli.uum.edu.my/
Begutachtung	Peer reviewed
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01