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Research paper thumbnail of Enhancing Performance of Teachers through Peer Observation: A Critical Review for Implementation In Bangladeshi Colleges

International Journal of Asian Education, 2021

The research purpose of achieving quality education is that enhancing teachers' performance is a ... more The research purpose of achieving quality education is that enhancing teachers' performance is a must since it determines students' learning and academic achievement. On the other hand, peer observation (PO) is a practical tool used in a classroom where two peers work together and observe each other's teaching, and accordingly, the observer gives constructive feedback to the observed teacher, helping bring about positive changes in the instruction. Therefore, this paper seeks to explore the effectiveness of peer observation and formulate a framework for its implementation for improving the teaching performance of Bangladeshi college teachers. In this regard, the researcher used a secondary data analysis method in which around 75 papers, including journal articles, conference proceedings, and research reports of different authors and organizations, were studied, analyzed, and discussed in this paper. Besides, two more case studies in international contexts were elaborate to review. After analyzing the documents, the researcher divided the issue into several themes and sub-themes. The result found that the PO's implementation would enhance the teachers' performance, and consequently, the students' success would be augmented. Later, deliberating on different PO models, an implementation plan for PO in Bangladeshi colleges context was devised and developed.

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring Attitudes of Bangladeshi Private University Students and Teachers towards Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)

The Postmethod Pedagogy, 2020

This paper aims to investigate the attitudes of students and teachers towards Technology Enhanced... more This paper aims to investigate the attitudes of students and teachers towards Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) in English Language Teaching and Learning at private universities in and around Dhaka, Bangladesh. It also tries to explore the existing challenges which the teachers and students face in using technology in the ELT classrooms. In this regard, a questionnaire survey was used to obtain a quantitative insight of the study. Participants were 100 students and 12 teachers of 04 private universities in Bangladesh. Their responses were analysed with SPSS software. After studying their responses, it is found that students have positive attitude towards the use of technology in English language teaching and learning while the participant teachers have expressed mixed opinions with regard to the integration of technology in English language teaching. Besides, from the responses of the students, it is also conspicuous that most of the students are prone to passing their time in social media rather than study purpose. This tendency is misleading the original motto of the technology incorporation in the ELT arena. However, further scholastic considerations to resolve the problems faced by both the teachers and students can be done.

Research paper thumbnail of Integrating CALL into English Language Learning: Bangladeshi College Students' Perceptions and Challenges

Journal of English Education and Teaching (JEET), 2020

This study aims to explore Bangladeshi college students' perception and challenges with regard to... more This study aims to explore Bangladeshi college students' perception and challenges with regard to the application of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in learning English. A mixed method research was designed and administered to obtain the purposes of the present study. One hundred undergraduate students (52 male and 48 female) of English Department studying at a government college in Bangladesh participated in the questionnaire survey while twenty students (11 male and 09 female) were purposively chosen for the semi-structured interview section. The collected data of quantitative part were analyzed by SPSS software and the responses of the qualitative part were thematically analyzed. The findings revealed that students showed positive perception towards the integration of CALL in English language learning and teaching process. The results also revealed that students' face some difficulties in using computer and other relevant technological equipment for English Language learning. The results provide concepts and suggestions to the future researchers for further investigations in relation to CALL for the benefits of learners and learning.

Research paper thumbnail of Incorporating CALL into English Language Teaching: Bangladeshi College Teachers' Attitude and Experience

i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 2020

Considering the importance of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) integration in academic ... more Considering the importance of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) integration in academic setting, this study aims to explore Bangladeshi college teachers' attitude, experiences and challenges with regard to the application of CALL in English Language Teaching (ELT). In order to achieve the purposes of the present study, a qualitative method research with interview schedule was designed and administered. Twelve teachers of English Department from three government colleges in Bangladesh voluntarily participated in the semi-structured interview schedule. The responses of the participants were thematically analyzed. The findings revealed that teachers had positive attitude towards the integration of CALL in English language teaching-learning process and perceived it as easier, effective and motivational. The results also revealed that teachers face some difficulties in using CALL for teaching English Language. However, some reflections on the possible solutions to the existing challenges of using CALL in ELT as well as academic setting have been provided. The results provide concepts and suggestions to the future researchers for further investigations in relation to CALL for the benefits of teachers, learners and teaching-learning in context of Bangladeshi college education.

Research paper thumbnail of Enhancing Performance of Teachers through Peer Observation: A Critical Review for Implementation In Bangladeshi Colleges

International Journal of Asian Education, 2021

The research purpose of achieving quality education is that enhancing teachers' performance is a ... more The research purpose of achieving quality education is that enhancing teachers' performance is a must since it determines students' learning and academic achievement. On the other hand, peer observation (PO) is a practical tool used in a classroom where two peers work together and observe each other's teaching, and accordingly, the observer gives constructive feedback to the observed teacher, helping bring about positive changes in the instruction. Therefore, this paper seeks to explore the effectiveness of peer observation and formulate a framework for its implementation for improving the teaching performance of Bangladeshi college teachers. In this regard, the researcher used a secondary data analysis method in which around 75 papers, including journal articles, conference proceedings, and research reports of different authors and organizations, were studied, analyzed, and discussed in this paper. Besides, two more case studies in international contexts were elaborate to review. After analyzing the documents, the researcher divided the issue into several themes and sub-themes. The result found that the PO's implementation would enhance the teachers' performance, and consequently, the students' success would be augmented. Later, deliberating on different PO models, an implementation plan for PO in Bangladeshi colleges context was devised and developed.

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring Attitudes of Bangladeshi Private University Students and Teachers towards Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)

The Postmethod Pedagogy, 2020

This paper aims to investigate the attitudes of students and teachers towards Technology Enhanced... more This paper aims to investigate the attitudes of students and teachers towards Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) in English Language Teaching and Learning at private universities in and around Dhaka, Bangladesh. It also tries to explore the existing challenges which the teachers and students face in using technology in the ELT classrooms. In this regard, a questionnaire survey was used to obtain a quantitative insight of the study. Participants were 100 students and 12 teachers of 04 private universities in Bangladesh. Their responses were analysed with SPSS software. After studying their responses, it is found that students have positive attitude towards the use of technology in English language teaching and learning while the participant teachers have expressed mixed opinions with regard to the integration of technology in English language teaching. Besides, from the responses of the students, it is also conspicuous that most of the students are prone to passing their time in social media rather than study purpose. This tendency is misleading the original motto of the technology incorporation in the ELT arena. However, further scholastic considerations to resolve the problems faced by both the teachers and students can be done.

Research paper thumbnail of Integrating CALL into English Language Learning: Bangladeshi College Students' Perceptions and Challenges

Journal of English Education and Teaching (JEET), 2020

This study aims to explore Bangladeshi college students' perception and challenges with regard to... more This study aims to explore Bangladeshi college students' perception and challenges with regard to the application of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in learning English. A mixed method research was designed and administered to obtain the purposes of the present study. One hundred undergraduate students (52 male and 48 female) of English Department studying at a government college in Bangladesh participated in the questionnaire survey while twenty students (11 male and 09 female) were purposively chosen for the semi-structured interview section. The collected data of quantitative part were analyzed by SPSS software and the responses of the qualitative part were thematically analyzed. The findings revealed that students showed positive perception towards the integration of CALL in English language learning and teaching process. The results also revealed that students' face some difficulties in using computer and other relevant technological equipment for English Language learning. The results provide concepts and suggestions to the future researchers for further investigations in relation to CALL for the benefits of learners and learning.

Research paper thumbnail of Incorporating CALL into English Language Teaching: Bangladeshi College Teachers' Attitude and Experience

i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 2020

Considering the importance of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) integration in academic ... more Considering the importance of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) integration in academic setting, this study aims to explore Bangladeshi college teachers' attitude, experiences and challenges with regard to the application of CALL in English Language Teaching (ELT). In order to achieve the purposes of the present study, a qualitative method research with interview schedule was designed and administered. Twelve teachers of English Department from three government colleges in Bangladesh voluntarily participated in the semi-structured interview schedule. The responses of the participants were thematically analyzed. The findings revealed that teachers had positive attitude towards the integration of CALL in English language teaching-learning process and perceived it as easier, effective and motivational. The results also revealed that teachers face some difficulties in using CALL for teaching English Language. However, some reflections on the possible solutions to the existing challenges of using CALL in ELT as well as academic setting have been provided. The results provide concepts and suggestions to the future researchers for further investigations in relation to CALL for the benefits of teachers, learners and teaching-learning in context of Bangladeshi college education.