...RELATED STUDIES ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF COLLEGE FRESHMEN AT CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE S/Y 2011- 2012 ELBERT O. BAETA MARIA L. GALVANODESSA C. SOLOMO JAY RUSTY D. ZAMUDIO CLARIBELLE C. HABER GLORIA B. OSEA Findings of the study revealed that the College Freshmen were proficient in Grammar with an average score of 13.53 and moderately proficient both on Reading Comprehension with an average score of 5.37 and Phonology with an average score of 12.16, but they are hardly proficient in Vocabulary with an average score of 4.98.The general proficiency level of College freshmen falls under moderate proficiency. After the data collection and interpretation, the researchers had come up with the following conclusions: 1. The College freshmen of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture are proficient on Grammar and moderately proficient both on Reading Comprehension and Phonology but hardly proficient on Vocabulary. 2. Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Grammar, Reading Comprehension and Grammar, Grammar and Phonology have a moderate correlation or relationship. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level while Vocabulary and Phonology has low correlation. Based on the conclusions cited by the researchers, the following recommendations were made: 1.) Adapt and utilize new strategies in teaching English language to College freshmen that will ensure their proficiency. 2.)Establish a speech laboratory to further hone students’ language...
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...Abra Valley Colleges Bangued, Abra Research Paper Submitted to : G. Marquez “ The Effects of Jejemon Phenomenon in Language Proficiency ” Marso 20, 2013 DEDICATION This Research Paper is lovingly dedicated to our respective parents who have been our constant source of inspiration. They have given us the drive and discipline to tackle any task with enthusiasm and determination. Without their love and support this project would not have been made possible. Researchers ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Apart from the efforts of our self, the success of any project depends largely on the encouragement and guidelines of many others. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the people who have been instrumental in the successful of this project. We would like to show our greatest appreciation to Sir, Marquez, we can't say thank you enough for his tremendous support and help. We feel motivated and encouraged every time we attend his meeting. Without his encouragement and guidance this project would not have materialized. To God the father of all, we are thankful for the strength that keeps us standing and for the hope that keeps us believing that this study would be possible and more interesting. To our group mates who willingly helped us gather the necessary data and information needed for this study, we thank you. And lastly, we wanted to thank our families who inspired, encouraged and fully supported...
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...What might be the implications for practice from the conclusions of the study? The conclusions of the study might influence curriculum design, teaching technique and initial assessment processes to better address the needs of the students. 9. What ethical issues were addressed? How were they addressed? (Here you might need to infer how the researcher or researchers met high ethical standards.) I did not see any outward indications of how ethical issues were addressed. That being said, it seems like the researchers were quite interested in finding connections that would enhance a non-academic learner’s ability to learn English. This alone would suggest that they have high standards for an inclusive environment which would provide insight into helping these students and others learn the language skills necessary to function in American society. 10. What questions might you ask the researcher(s) if you were able to discuss the study with her/him/them? I had several questions that came to mind after reading the study. Some of them are noted...
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...Introduction English language was introduced in South China in the eighteenth century. It took root in the mid nineteenth century when a school teaching English was started. The first missionary schools lasted for 10 years (1835-1851). After the 1860 war the schools were reopened and they spread to other parts of china. Between 1872 and 1925 over 7,000 missionary schools were operational with over 260,000 students. Learning English was a means to learning modernized military methods and an opening for china to work with foreign countries and create alliances. Strained relations with USSR when Russian language was to replace English gave the Western culture a better impact opportunity (Hughes, 2006). The support of English has undergone many difficulties but since the 1980’s China has encouraged working relations and study opportunities in English as it has helped them economically, politically and in its cultural dynamics. English has received much support in recent years as it has made Chinas world market expand astronomically. On other hand, China is obliged to use English language for the purposes of international trade and interaction. This is because English has remained to be the world largest spoken language (Wu, 2012). Economical China has enjoyed successful relations with on a global scale for its conformation to the English language. Since 1980’s, Mainland China has been doing business with different international countries but especially those with an English support...
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...BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Major In English DINGDING, CRISNA D. PIEDAD, JESIRYL V. CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Rationale English, the second language in Philippines plays an important role as a means of communication in many parts of the world, and is considered important in order to absorb and develop technology, art and culture and also to maintain good relationship with foreign country. English is also the tool to communicate and interact with foreign people and international audiences. English has been acknowledged as the medium of great deal of the world’s knowledge (Crystal, 1999). In this case, the educational institution plays an important role in supporting the teaching of English. In learning English, there are four language skills that have to be mastered by learner. According Ronny (2009), we have to learn at least four language skills: (1) listening (2) speaking (3) reading (4) writing. Every aspects on the process of teaching and learning, assessing students, giving instruction, even the books are in English. That is why the students are supposed to be master in English to make them easy to understand another lesson – in this case it is Mathematics. Students have to take the time to study English before they study another lesson. Understanding the relationship between language and mathematics learning is crucial in designing mathematics and English instruction for students who are English Learners and/or math learners. Learning mathematics...
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...Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Rationale of the Study Today's world, each is aiming to be globally competitive. To be competitive enough we need to be effective in our verbal communication which is a best medium for social relationship with others. Our national language is proved to be English and thus become a drive in international forces to be proficient in English language. Society today demands more than passive graduates, they are generating new forms of portrayal of outcomes and act as catalyst in advocating for educational change, reform and quality improvement. SJIT saw the importance of English Proficiency and thus, offers the said program for the benefit of its students in line with the Life Purpose of Saint Joseph Institute of Technology which is “To educate and equip students with knowledge, skills, English communication proficiency, right attitude, and values in technical and professional fields”. With this, a research is conducted on the performance of the verbal communication of 4th year Education students in Saint Joseph Institute of Technology to determine the improvement in English language proficiency as the effect of enrolling in JEEP Classes. Theoretical Background The most precious gift that God has given is the power of speech. It is this power that distinguishes man from animals. Man uses speech to communicate his thoughts, feelings, desires, and aspirations to his fellow beings with whom he interacts in communal living or in social...
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...THE PROFICIENCY LEVEL OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAUGHT BY MAJOR AND NON-MAJOR TEACHERS ________________________________________ A Thesis Presented To the Faculty of the School of Graduate Studies University of Nueva Caceres City of Naga ________________________________________ In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics _________________________________________ JUMAR R. VELASCO July 2011 APPROVAL SHEET This Thesis entitled “THE PROFICIENCY LEVEL OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAUGHT BY MAJOR AND NON-MAJOR TEACHERS” prepared and submitted by JUMAR R. VELASCO, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral Examination. MELINDA SB. GIMAL, Ph.D. Adviser THESIS COMMITTEE ANITA C. AUTOR, M.A.T. Chairman SALVADOR C. ARCILLA, JR. M.A.T. CLARA M. RANCES, M.A.T. Member Member ------------------------------------------------- PANEL OF EXAMINEES Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination on August 23, 2011 with a grade of 94%. ANITA C. AUTOR, M.A.T. Chairman SALVADOR C. ARCILLA, JR. M.A.T.CLARA M. RANCES, M.A.T. Member Member Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics. Comprehensive...
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...English Language Learner’s Assessment English Language Learners, (ELL), have specific tests and procedures that the ELL teacher must follow in order to properly assess each student’s level of proficiency in English. After interviewing the English Language Learner teacher at our school, assessing ELL students gives the both the home teacher and ELL teacher the information needed to develop a SIOP, (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol), for each student. First, all new students are given a home language survey for their parents to fill out. If any language other than English is recorded on the survey, the student is given the WAPT in which this test identifies students who are English Language Learners. Language proficiency levels are determined through the ACCESS test which is given once a year in the early spring, and when the correct levels of English proficiency is determined, then the English Language Learner teacher will devise a plan specially designed to help the ELL student progress in learning English. The students are assessed in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the English language. They are scored on a rubic: one-entering, two-beginning, three-developing, four-expanding, five-bridging, and six-reaching. Then, the results from this assessment are used to make a learning plan for the student. This is a formal assessment, while informal assessments are used and vary throughout the school year. Teachers, (both home and ELL) are given the ACCESS...
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...Chapter I THE PROBLEM Introduction To acquire an adequate command of the English language is to have ready access to a vast body of knowledge and thought. This is how important English language is to all of us considering that it is the universal language. This language is not easy for everyone to learn, it should be taught in a step- by-step process. To become a good speaker of this language, you must first have a good teacher who is capable of teaching you in a way that you will best learn this language. The New Teacher Center works with teachers in every grade and subject area, each of whom faces daunting challenges. One difficulty that many beginning teachers consistently discuss with their mentors is that English- language learner (ELL) students lack the basic literacy skills needed to grasp grade-level content.According to the statewide survey of teachers there are top three challenges facing secondary teachers regarding English-language learners. First is communicating with English-language learners about academic, social, and personal issues. Second is, encouraging and motivating English-language learners. And third is addressing the individual and diverse needs of English-language learners in both academic skills and English- language acquisition. The study would like to know the competencies, skills, and knowledge that the teacher must possess and the essential features that would help establish a positive classroom climate...
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...Office Affairs, the Hilltop area in 2013, annual median household income was $102, 913,00.00. Just under 34% of residents in this area were married couples have children that could attend Carson Elementary. Also, 95% of the Hilltop neighborhood is of the White racial background. Carson is considered a distinguished school, with a score of 81.43%. (DPS 2014). with 76.1% progress over time for growth (DPS 2014). In 2013-2014, there were 417 students at Carson, with 21 Black, 15 Asian, 303 White, 56 Hispanic, and 30 of two or more races. 15.49% of students are classified as economically disadvantaged, 9.59% have limited English proficiency, 8.8% have learning disabilities, 17% are minorities and 32.94% are considered gifted and talented. 15.8% of students are on Free and Reduced lunch (FRL), and 10.8% were English language learners. Academic Proficiency and Growth According to the data, there is a large achievement gap between White students compared to Black and Hispanic students. For example, 95.56% of...
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...Downturn English Level in Hong Kong Hong Kong is a prosperous international financial city of the world. For this business world, English is important. But Hong Kong students have a downturn English level, they have got worse and worse result of English public examinations in recent years, many people state that is the responsibility of local schools and universities. In fact, the poor English proficiency of students is created by their own personal motivation and living environment or government policy. I am going to discuss several reasons how students are getting poor English. One of the reasons, I believe, is the changing educational policy by the government. Not only will it affect the environment of studying English for students, it also makes it difficult for teachers. Both students and teachers are always to adapt these new and complex educational systems. For example, the government implemented the policy called “Mother-tongue Education” earlier. Obviously, students have got worst English proficiency in this program, because some of the subjects had been changed into Chinese. Students have less opportunity to write, read, speak and listen. In addition, both politically and economically, but also from the economic aspect, Hong Kong society must recognize Putonghua, due to the rise of China. So the government had to carry out the educational policy “two language and three dialects”. This reduces the important of English and Putonghua has become more important...
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...EFFECTS OF SOME SELECTED FACTORS ON THE READING PROFICIENCY LEVEL OF GRADUATING STUDENTS OF COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL SY 2012-2013 An Action Research Project Presented to Dr. Victoria C. Naval of the Open University System Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila In Partial fulfillment of the Requirement of the Course MEM654 Economics of Education By Cleofe R. Manuel CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM Introduction Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundations for lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. Reading is the magic key to the world of enlightenment and enjoyment. It is the basic tool for learning in all subject areas. It is through reading which enables man to ponder the mysteries of the world. The true aim of reading is quality, not quantity. High literacy qualifications should be combined with it. On the other hand, it should not be combined with dull thoughts, an indolent mind and a loose memory. It must constantly seek higher attainments, better methods and continuous growth. To attain this, reading should not be forced on unready and unreceptive mind. The mental powers must be awakened, the interest must be aroused. This needs particular method provided in this study. The value of reading proficiency as a means of educating should never be lost sight of. As a miner digs for the golden treasure on earth, so persistently must we seek for the golden treasure...
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...instructions and finally evaluate whether the instruction has been masteredaccording to the standards (Hinkel, 2005).Along with the comprehensive ELP Standards that Oregon has developed it has also provided detailed proficiency levels. These grade-by-grade standards were developed to helpteachers move LEP students to full fluency in English and to proficiency on the Oregon English-Language Arts (ELA) Standards (ODE, 2011). The state of Oregon has implemented thisrefinement because they believe that it is needed so teachers can better assess the progress of their students. The proficiency levels addressed are levels 1-5. A student at level one isconsidered beginning and just starting out with English, while a level 5 is a student who isconsidered advanced and is ready to be exited from the ELL program. What I like about thisleveling system is that it gives the teachers an idea of where to start differentiating a student’sinstruction of curriculum. LEP students working at the Advanced proficiency level on the ELPStandards are to demonstrate proficiency on all standards detailed in levels 1-5 along with allOregon ELA standards for the grades in which they are enrolled (ODE, 2011). LEP studentsworking at the Intermediate proficiency level of these ELP Standards should demonstrate proficiency on the ELP standards for all prior grades (ODE, 2011).Another source that can...
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...I Acknowledgement For many of us, the state of education in a country speaks volumes. Where English is spoken and taught as a second language, fluency is deemed a basic requirement for proper communication and propagation of ideas and connotes success. Does this fluency actually translate to a country's economic success and overall standing in the world of nations? The reason why we came up with this topic is to test the capability of a certain number of people when it comes to proficiency in English, not just to test but to give some idea what is the importance of being proficient in English and how can it help us. English language is and has always been one of the most popular languages spoken, written & followed all over the globe. No matter in which part of the world you choose to go, command over this language enables you to communicate with others regardless of what their national language would be. Therefore it becomes not only important but compulsory to master this art & implement it in the real life. This course is designed to clear concepts, renew basics and to professionally prepare you for real life communication at all levels. · Background of the study English has been considered as international language and also for studying use English as official language. Proficiency in English includes capability to read and understand the language and the way words are pronounced as well as the sense in which word are used (though variations in usage is identified...
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...case studies done by various researchers. Text Messaging Effects on Writing Texting feature in mobile phones has become a “God’s gift” for most of the people. This feature made this communication very convenient to everyone. It has become an important part of the daily lives of people, especially to the Filipinos. According to AHN Media Corp (2010), the Philippines has been tagged as the “texting capital of the world”. Many Filipinos exchange text messages with the use of their mobile phones. People have become frequent texters, and they have started sending messages in shortened ways. This problem cropped up with the innovation of this new technology, and its possible effects on the students’ language proficiency. The language proficiency of the students are important for effective communication. Language, according to McKee (1939), will successfully help people in different activities, which involve communication, various types of interaction, or even writing. Whether we are students or not, there is a need to use language appropriately. McKee goes on to say that the ability to write effectively is still important regardless of the influential and incredible effects of technology on man’s activities (p.3). One of the most common issues of text messaging is its effects on education. Some educators say it is negatively affecting the...
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