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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

Drama is a unique way to make learning more enjoyable, conversational, and relevant to the real w... more Drama is a unique way to make learning more enjoyable, conversational, and relevant to the real world. Integrating a drama-based approach into the language classroom has the potential to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as presentation abilities in a varied manner. This study analyzes the advantages of incorporating drama techniques into teaching English language among tertiary level learners. It also focuses on the strategies for developing a learner-centered classroom to improve the communication abilities of second language learners. 11 students in their second year of English Language and Literature at the University of Asia Pacific in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were the participants of this case study. The study is conducted using qualitative research methodology. According to this study, drama-based English instruction has a positive impact on all aspects of growth—physical, emotional, social, and cognitive. It illuminates the strategy of placing stude...

Shanlax international journal of English, Sep 1, 2021

The aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the lives of Bangladeshi people and impacted dramatically ... more The aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the lives of Bangladeshi people and impacted dramatically on the educational systems. Due to the pandemic situation, the Bangladeshi tertiary education sector had to switch to an online learning and teaching model from the traditional ones. This paper aims to identify the obstacles encountered by the university teachers in online teaching during the pandemic in Bangladesh. An exploratory qualitative research methodology has been used in this paper. The study was conducted among the teachers working in several universities of Bangladesh. Open-ended questions and semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 13 male and 17 female educators to collect data regarding the problems faced by them. The findings revealed four different categories of impediments that the teachers faced during the online mode of teaching and learning. The study results can be helpful to the regulatory authorities and employers of higher education institutions who are planning to adopt online teaching as a regular activity in the future.

Shanlax international journal of English, Dec 1, 2019

In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiatio... more In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). The communicative approach is expected to form such an ambiance in the language classrooms where anxiety, fear, and boredom are minimized, and students are not under the infl uence of the affective factors at a tertiary level. This paper intends to explore the reasons that the students' background and affective factors affect highly on the speaking skills of the undergraduate level learners, and it aims to fi nd solutions to these problems from the students' perspectives. To collect the data, researchers used a questionnaire to specify major problems faced by the tertiary level learners in speaking English and strategies to overcome those from their viewpoints. The survey shows, in many cases, anxiety, fear and hesitation and performance pressure hinders the speaking of individuals, whereas, if the speaking situation is friendly and provide a platform to uninterrupted speaking with constructive feedback, it may facilitate learners speaking. In the end, analyzing the results, the researchers have discussed some effective solutions from their experiences to overcome these affective states among adult learners.

Crossings: A Journal of English Studies

This paper explores different kinds of feedback that teachers give on the midterm scripts and the... more This paper explores different kinds of feedback that teachers give on the midterm scripts and the students’ attitudes towards these kinds of feedback. The total number of participants of this study was eighty-one. The participants were randomly chosen from the Departments of English of three private universities in Bangladesh. To collect the data a questionnaire with twenty-three items was used. The findings show that the students received three types of feedback more frequently (oral, written, and explicit) and the students preferred both oral and written feedback at times.

Vocabulary knowledge is very complex and learning vocabulary often requires the application of va... more Vocabulary knowledge is very complex and learning vocabulary often requires the application of various vocabulary learning strategies (VLS).These strategies recommended by educationists and researchers are based on some theoretical principles and are considered as effective in varying degrees in different contexts. It is important to find out the comparative effectiveness of these strategies in case of the tertiary level students of Bangladesh who are not found to be very good at using VLSs. This study, thus, investigates the comparative effectiveness of three different strategies by randomly assigning 90 tertiary level students into three groups. These three groups received different treatments and were given tests to find out both the short term and long term retention rates of 16 vocabulary items. The findings show that both the short and long term retention rates were the highest when learners were taught vocabulary using the visual aids.

Shanlax International Journal of English, Dec 1, 2019

In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiatio... more In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). The communicative approach is expected to form such an ambiance in the language classrooms where anxiety, fear, and boredom are minimized, and students are not under the infl uence of the affective factors at a tertiary level. This paper intends to explore the reasons that the students' background and affective factors affect highly on the speaking skills of the undergraduate level learners, and it aims to fi nd solutions to these problems from the students' perspectives. To collect the data, researchers used a questionnaire to specify major problems faced by the tertiary level learners in speaking English and strategies to overcome those from their viewpoints. The survey shows, in many cases, anxiety, fear and hesitation and performance pressure hinders the speaking of individuals, whereas, if the speaking situation is friendly and provide a platform to uninterrupted speaking with constructive feedback, it may facilitate learners speaking. In the end, analyzing the results, the researchers have discussed some effective solutions from their experiences to overcome these affective states among adult learners.

Shanlax International Journal of English

The aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the lives of Bangladeshi people and impacted dramatically ... more The aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the lives of Bangladeshi people and impacted dramatically on the educational systems. Due to the pandemic situation, the Bangladeshi tertiary education sector had to switch to an online learning and teaching model from the traditional ones. This paper aims to identify the obstacles encountered by the university teachers in online teaching during the pandemic in Bangladesh. An exploratory qualitative research methodology has been used in this paper. The study was conducted among the teachers working in several universities of Bangladesh. Open-ended questions and semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 13 male and 17 female educators to collect data regarding the problems faced by them. The findings revealed four different categories of impediments that the teachers faced during the online mode of teaching and learning. The study results can be helpful to the regulatory authorities and employers of higher education institutions w...

Shanlax International Journal of English, Dec 1, 2019

In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiatio... more In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). The communicative approach is expected to form such an ambiance in the language classrooms where anxiety, fear, and boredom are minimized, and students are not under the infl uence of the affective factors at a tertiary level. This paper intends to explore the reasons that the students' background and affective factors affect highly on the speaking skills of the undergraduate level learners, and it aims to fi nd solutions to these problems from the students' perspectives. To collect the data, researchers used a questionnaire to specify major problems faced by the tertiary level learners in speaking English and strategies to overcome those from their viewpoints. The survey shows, in many cases, anxiety, fear and hesitation and performance pressure hinders the speaking of individuals, whereas, if the speaking situation is friendly and provide a platform to uninterrupted speaking with constructive feedback, it may facilitate learners speaking. In the end, analyzing the results, the researchers have discussed some effective solutions from their experiences to overcome these affective states among adult learners.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

Drama is a unique way to make learning more enjoyable, conversational, and relevant to the real w... more Drama is a unique way to make learning more enjoyable, conversational, and relevant to the real world. Integrating a drama-based approach into the language classroom has the potential to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as presentation abilities in a varied manner. This study analyzes the advantages of incorporating drama techniques into teaching English language among tertiary level learners. It also focuses on the strategies for developing a learner-centered classroom to improve the communication abilities of second language learners. 11 students in their second year of English Language and Literature at the University of Asia Pacific in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were the participants of this case study. The study is conducted using qualitative research methodology. According to this study, drama-based English instruction has a positive impact on all aspects of growth—physical, emotional, social, and cognitive. It illuminates the strategy of placing stude...

Shanlax international journal of English, Sep 1, 2021

The aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the lives of Bangladeshi people and impacted dramatically ... more The aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the lives of Bangladeshi people and impacted dramatically on the educational systems. Due to the pandemic situation, the Bangladeshi tertiary education sector had to switch to an online learning and teaching model from the traditional ones. This paper aims to identify the obstacles encountered by the university teachers in online teaching during the pandemic in Bangladesh. An exploratory qualitative research methodology has been used in this paper. The study was conducted among the teachers working in several universities of Bangladesh. Open-ended questions and semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 13 male and 17 female educators to collect data regarding the problems faced by them. The findings revealed four different categories of impediments that the teachers faced during the online mode of teaching and learning. The study results can be helpful to the regulatory authorities and employers of higher education institutions who are planning to adopt online teaching as a regular activity in the future.

Shanlax international journal of English, Dec 1, 2019

In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiatio... more In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). The communicative approach is expected to form such an ambiance in the language classrooms where anxiety, fear, and boredom are minimized, and students are not under the infl uence of the affective factors at a tertiary level. This paper intends to explore the reasons that the students' background and affective factors affect highly on the speaking skills of the undergraduate level learners, and it aims to fi nd solutions to these problems from the students' perspectives. To collect the data, researchers used a questionnaire to specify major problems faced by the tertiary level learners in speaking English and strategies to overcome those from their viewpoints. The survey shows, in many cases, anxiety, fear and hesitation and performance pressure hinders the speaking of individuals, whereas, if the speaking situation is friendly and provide a platform to uninterrupted speaking with constructive feedback, it may facilitate learners speaking. In the end, analyzing the results, the researchers have discussed some effective solutions from their experiences to overcome these affective states among adult learners.

Crossings: A Journal of English Studies

This paper explores different kinds of feedback that teachers give on the midterm scripts and the... more This paper explores different kinds of feedback that teachers give on the midterm scripts and the students’ attitudes towards these kinds of feedback. The total number of participants of this study was eighty-one. The participants were randomly chosen from the Departments of English of three private universities in Bangladesh. To collect the data a questionnaire with twenty-three items was used. The findings show that the students received three types of feedback more frequently (oral, written, and explicit) and the students preferred both oral and written feedback at times.

Vocabulary knowledge is very complex and learning vocabulary often requires the application of va... more Vocabulary knowledge is very complex and learning vocabulary often requires the application of various vocabulary learning strategies (VLS).These strategies recommended by educationists and researchers are based on some theoretical principles and are considered as effective in varying degrees in different contexts. It is important to find out the comparative effectiveness of these strategies in case of the tertiary level students of Bangladesh who are not found to be very good at using VLSs. This study, thus, investigates the comparative effectiveness of three different strategies by randomly assigning 90 tertiary level students into three groups. These three groups received different treatments and were given tests to find out both the short term and long term retention rates of 16 vocabulary items. The findings show that both the short and long term retention rates were the highest when learners were taught vocabulary using the visual aids.

Shanlax International Journal of English, Dec 1, 2019

In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiatio... more In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). The communicative approach is expected to form such an ambiance in the language classrooms where anxiety, fear, and boredom are minimized, and students are not under the infl uence of the affective factors at a tertiary level. This paper intends to explore the reasons that the students' background and affective factors affect highly on the speaking skills of the undergraduate level learners, and it aims to fi nd solutions to these problems from the students' perspectives. To collect the data, researchers used a questionnaire to specify major problems faced by the tertiary level learners in speaking English and strategies to overcome those from their viewpoints. The survey shows, in many cases, anxiety, fear and hesitation and performance pressure hinders the speaking of individuals, whereas, if the speaking situation is friendly and provide a platform to uninterrupted speaking with constructive feedback, it may facilitate learners speaking. In the end, analyzing the results, the researchers have discussed some effective solutions from their experiences to overcome these affective states among adult learners.

Shanlax International Journal of English

The aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the lives of Bangladeshi people and impacted dramatically ... more The aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the lives of Bangladeshi people and impacted dramatically on the educational systems. Due to the pandemic situation, the Bangladeshi tertiary education sector had to switch to an online learning and teaching model from the traditional ones. This paper aims to identify the obstacles encountered by the university teachers in online teaching during the pandemic in Bangladesh. An exploratory qualitative research methodology has been used in this paper. The study was conducted among the teachers working in several universities of Bangladesh. Open-ended questions and semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 13 male and 17 female educators to collect data regarding the problems faced by them. The findings revealed four different categories of impediments that the teachers faced during the online mode of teaching and learning. The study results can be helpful to the regulatory authorities and employers of higher education institutions w...

Shanlax International Journal of English, Dec 1, 2019

In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiatio... more In Bangladesh, private university sectors have observed several modifi cations with the initiation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). The communicative approach is expected to form such an ambiance in the language classrooms where anxiety, fear, and boredom are minimized, and students are not under the infl uence of the affective factors at a tertiary level. This paper intends to explore the reasons that the students' background and affective factors affect highly on the speaking skills of the undergraduate level learners, and it aims to fi nd solutions to these problems from the students' perspectives. To collect the data, researchers used a questionnaire to specify major problems faced by the tertiary level learners in speaking English and strategies to overcome those from their viewpoints. The survey shows, in many cases, anxiety, fear and hesitation and performance pressure hinders the speaking of individuals, whereas, if the speaking situation is friendly and provide a platform to uninterrupted speaking with constructive feedback, it may facilitate learners speaking. In the end, analyzing the results, the researchers have discussed some effective solutions from their experiences to overcome these affective states among adult learners.