Luận văn thạc sĩ VNU ULIS using the flipped classroom model as a vocabulary teaching aid for the new ‘tiếng anh 11’ to enhance EFL learning of students at a high school in ha noi

VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES - - KIỀU THỊ THU THỦY USING THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODEL AS A VOCABULARY TEACHING AID FOR THE NEW „TIẾNG ANH 11‟ TO ENHANCE EFL LEARNING OF STUDENTS AT A HIGH SCHOOL IN HA NOI (Sử dụng mơ hình lớp học đảo ngược làm cơng cụ hỗ trợ việc giảng dạy từ vựng cho sách giáo khoa “Tiếng Anh 11” chương trình thí điểm nhằm nâng cao hiệu học tập ngoại ngữ học sinh trường THPT Hà Nội) M.A MINOR PROGRAMME THESIS Field : English Teaching Methodology Code : 8140231.01 Hanoi, 2020 LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES - - KIỀU THỊ THU THỦY USING THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODEL AS A VOCABULARY TEACHING AID FOR THE NEW „TIẾNG ANH 11‟ TO ENHANCE EFL LEARNING OF STUDENTS AT A HIGH SCHOOL IN HA NOI (Sử dụng mơ hình lớp học đảo ngược làm cơng cụ hỗ trợ việc giảng dạy từ vựng cho sách giáo khoa “Tiếng Anh 11” chương trình thí điểm nhằm nâng cao hiệu học tập ngoại ngữ học sinh trường THPT Hà Nội) M.A MINOR PROGRAMME THESIS Field : English Teaching Methodology Code : 8140231.01 Supervisor : Prof Dr Hoàng Văn Vân Hanoi, 2020 LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com DECLARATION I, the undersigned, declare that this thesis is the results of my own research and has not been submitted to any other university or institution partially or wholly Except where the reference is indicated, no other person‟s work has been used without due acknowledgement in text of the thesis Student Kiều Thị Thu Thủy In my capacity as supervisor of the candidate‟s thesis, I certify that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge Supervisor Prof Dr Hoang Van Van i LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First of all, the researcher would like to express her gratitude to the Dean, the Vice Dean and all staffs of the Faculty of Postgraduate Department for their priceless wisdom, encouragement, help and kindness during her study and writing this thesis In the second place, she wishes to extend her great honor and deepest gratitude to her adviser, Prof Dr Hoang Van Van, for his invaluable guidance, correction, facilitation and encouragement in the writing of this thesis Her special thanks also are forwarded to Mr Khuat Dang Khoa, the Headmaster of the High School where she is working, who had permitted her to conduct this research in his school Her thanks are presented to all the English teachers of the school‟s English group for their help and advice during the implementation of the research And then, her great thanks are extended to students of class 11A4 (school year: 2017-2018) for their cooperation during the time the research was conducted Finally, she would like to thank her family, her friends for their spirit, encouragement and their support Without them this thesis couldn‟t be accomplished ii LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com ABSTRACT To master all four language skills, vocabulary is very essential to successful communication Understanding this need and the problems that learners face during learning English, this action research was conducted with the aim at improving students‟ English language learning through Flipped Classroom Model technique to the eleventh graders at a high school in Ha Noi in the academic year of 2017-2018 and investigating their attitudes toward this technique Forty three participants were involved in the research during 16 weeks of the second term The present study was concerned with using Flipped Classroom techniques as a vocabulary teaching aid by administering pre-test, post-test and questionnaire as the research instruments The results showed that students‟ achievements in all four language skills were higher after the intervention Although the general achievement was not so impressive, it however indicates that Flipped Classroom Model is still an effective learning method and worth applying in English language teaching and learning Besides, most of the students showed their agreement on the use of Flipped Model as it helped them to be more motivated, active, and engaged in learning It also created a friendly learning environment where students felt more confident, cooperative and responsible during learning process In general, Flipped Classroom Model improved students‟ outcomes academically, socially and psychologically iii LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii ABSTRACT iii TABLE OF CONTENTS iv LIST OF ABBREVIATION vi LIST OF TABLES vii LIST OF FIGURES viii PART A: INTRODUCTION PART B: DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1: LITERATURE REVIEW 1.1 Definition of key terms 1.1.1 Vocabulary and Vocabulary Teaching .5 1.1.2 Vocabulary and integrated four language skills .7 1.1.3 Flipped Classroom 1.1.4 Traditional Classroom and Flipped Classroom .9 1.2 Theoretical Framework 11 1.3 Elements of the Flipped Classroom Model 15 1.4 Advantages of FC Model 16 1.5 Previous Studies 16 1.6 Strategy to Conduct FC Model 23 CHAPTER 2: METHODOLOGY 25 2.1 Rationale for Choosing Action Research 25 2.2 Procedure 27 2.3 Research Setting 29 2.4 Textbook 30 2.5 Hypotheses of the Study 32 2.6 Data Collection Instruments .33 iv LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com 2.7 Intervention 35 2.8 Study Timetable and Data Analysis 36 2.9 Summary 40 CHAPTER 3: THE PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS 41 3.1 Data Tabulation and Description .41 3.2 Data Analysis 43 3.2.1 Findings Related to Research Question One: 43 3.2.2 Findings Related to Research Question Two 46 3.3 Discussion of the Findings 48 3.3.1 Achievement 48 3.3.2 Attitudes 49 PART C: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 50 Conclusion 50 Limitations of the Study 51 Recommendations 53 REFERENCES 54 APPENDICES I v LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com LIST OF ABBREVIATION FC Model Flipped Classroom Model ELT English Language Teaching EFL English as a foreign language F2F Face to face vi LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com LIST OF TABLES Table Definitions of Flipped learning 17 Table Tabulation of data showing the subjects‟ scores through FC model 41 Table Students‟ responses to the two „open-ended‟ questions 43 Table Summary of the research finding showing the mean score from pre-test and post-test of four language skills 44 vii LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Comparison of traditional classroom and flipped classroom 10 Figure Synthesis of the models and theories associated with flipped learning 14 Figure Synthesis of learning processes in flipped learning 15 Figure Action research cycle 28 Figure 5.The students‟ progress in each language skills through FC model 45 Figure The progressing of grand mean in students‟ achievement thanks to application of FC model 46 viii LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com El Nino‟s counterpart, La Nina, meaning „the girl‟, contrastingly forms when Pacific trade winds grow more powerful than usual It is the result of the cooler-than-average temperatures of South American equatorial surface waters which cause global cooling La Nina duration usually lasts for to 10 months and although forming in the Pacific region, it can wreak havoc across large swaths of the world During the winter months, the western Pacific areas including Australia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have much greater rainfall Conversely, unusually dry conditions settle in over North America‟s Gulf Coast and large sections of South and Central America as well Additionally, in the Canadian and American West, there is a cooling effect By studying the patterns of the El Nino and La Nina cycles, meteorologists have come to better understand their impacts of global weather phenomena They are thus better able to make predictions especially in terms of not only the strength of each stage, but also when either will fizzle out or begin again, allowing governments to better prepare for floods and droughts which come with each cycle and to prevent billions of dollars in losses and damage Thereby, the areas under their influence need accurate forecasts to reduce the wide-reaching effects these phenomena have across many facets of both the environment and the economy The word „upwelling‟ in the passage most likely means A climbing B surging C rising D fluctuating Which of the following is stated in paragraph 1? A Cold water is conductive to marine life and beneficial to the fishing industry B El Nino and La Nina are yearly recurrences affecting the Earth‟s climate and weather systems C Some regions in Indonesia and Australia are often damaged by the Southern Oscillation XV LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com D Trade winds blow to the east across the Pacific Ocean cooling ocean temperatures Why are droughts, increased precipitation, flooding, and even cyclonic storms mentioned? A To compare the damage in the eastern and western Pacific regions B To name some of the devastating results of El Nino C To contrast the power between El Nino and La Nina D To show that there are worse outcomes compared to a difference in air pressure The word „fuels‟ in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A decreases B increases C supplies D distinguishes The word „they‟ in the passage refers to A The El Nino and La Nina cycles B meteorologists C global weather phenomena D governments The main purpose in paragraph is to _ A show the detrimental effects the El Nino and La Nina cycles have on the art of weather prediction B refute the idea that predictions are far too costly given their limited applications C demonstrate the importance of predicting the patterns of the Southern Oscillation D emphasize the excellence of the current scientific technology used in prediction According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned EXCEPT _ A the equatorial region in the Pacific Ocean in which the circulation of cold water mostly occurs XVI LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com B meteorologists‟ capability to forecast the strength of cyclonic storms C Malaysia‟s higher levels of precipitation in winter when there is a La Nina D experts‟ prediction power to state when each cycle of El Nino and La Nina will start and stop Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A More government money will be spent on technology to better predict the phenomena and save money in the long run B Global warming will change the patterns of El Nino and La Nina in a few years C Countries whose economy is largely dependent upon fishing world place a higher value on prediction than countries which rely primarily on agriculture D The government of Peru pays more attention to monitoring ocean temperatures than other countries SECTION 3: WRITING Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world Some people think that this cannot be changed while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change Discuss both and give your opinion ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… XVII LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com SECTION 4: SPEAKING Part 1: Introduce yourself Your introduction may include the following information: - Your name, age - Your interest/ hobby - Your family/ friend - Your schooling Part 2: Share your opinion about the following questions: Do you think pollution is a big problem nowadays? Have you ever taken part in any environmental events? What you to prevent our environment from pollution? XVIII LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com APPENDIX – THE QUESTIONNAIRE Dear Students, I am conducting a study on "Using the flipped classroom model as a vocabulary teaching aid for the new ‘Tiếng Anh 11’ to enhance EFL learning of students at a high school in Ha Noi” Therefore, you are kindly asked to fill in the questionnaire, honestly, genuinely and carefully I like to stress that the information you provide is completely confidential used by the researcher only For that matter, you don't have to write your name Question 1: How you feel about the use of flipped classroom model in language learning? Choose ONE option that best describe your choice  Like a lot   Like a little   Not sure   Dislike a little   Dislike a lot  Question 2: Were there anything in particular that you found enjoyable in the Flipped classroom model? Give details?  Yes  No  If your answer is Yes, put a tick (√) in any option that suits you preparing for the lesson in advance  having more time to acquire the vocabulary items  improving confidence in class  feeling more in charge of your own learning  improving learning skills  Enjoyable learning context  Others:………………………………… XIX LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Question 3: Was there any thing in particular that you did not enjoy in the Flipped Classroom Model? Give details?  Yes  No  If your answer is Yes, put a tick (√) in any option that suits you Time-consuming  More workload  More distractions  Others…………………………………… XX LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com APPENDIX 4: WRITING AND SPEAKING RUBRIC WRITING ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Assessing Criteria Rating Scale (1) Task Achievement Addressing the test questions Richness of ideas (2) Coherence and Cohesion Presenting ideas coherently Using cohesive devices (3) Lexical Resource Accuracy Variety of words (4) Grammatical Range and Accuracy Accuracy Variety of structures SPEAKING ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Assessing Criteria (1) Message Content Addressing the test questions Richness of ideas (2) Fluency and Coherence Presenting ideas fluently Using connectives and discourse markers (3) Lexical Resource Accuracy Variety of words (4) Grammatical Range and Accuracy Accuracy Variety of structures (5) Performance Using a range of pronunciation features (stress, intonation, volume ) Confidence, Willingness to communicate 10 10 10 10 Rating Scale 8 10 10 10 10 10 XXI LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com APPENDIX 5: SYLLABUS ENGLISH 11 - 2ND SEMESTER UNIT UNIT 6: GLOBAL WARMING Number of Period Content lessons 8 UNIT 7: FURTHER EDUCATION 55 Lesson 1: Getting started 56 Lesson 2: Language 57 Lesson 3: Reading 58 Lesson 4: speaking 59 Lesson 5: Listening 60 Lesson 6: Writing 61 Lesson 7: Communication and culture 62 Lesson 8: Looking back and project 63 Lesson 1: Getting started 64 Lesson 2: Language 65 Lesson 3: Reading 66 Lesson 4: speaking 67 Lesson 5: Listening 68 Lesson 6: Writing 69 Lesson 7: Communication and XXII LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com culture Progress test UNIT 8: OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES Test correction 70 Lesson 8: Looking back and project 71 Progress test No 72 Lesson 1: Getting started 73 Lesson 2: Language 74 Lesson 3: Reading 75 Lesson 4: speaking 76 Lesson 5: Listening 77 Lesson 6: Writing 78 Lesson 7: Communication and culture 89 Lesson 8: Looking back and project 80 Correct the Progress Test No 81 Review 2,1 82 Review 2,2 83 Progress test No 84 Lesson 1: Getting started 85 Lesson 2: Language 86 Lesson 3: Reading 87 Lesson 4: speaking 88 Lesson 5: Listening REVIEW Progress test UNIT 9: CITIES OF THE FUTURE XXIII LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Test correction UNIT 10: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE & LONGEVITY REVIEW Revision and the second term test 89 Lesson 6: Writing 90 Lesson 7: Communication and culture 91 Lesson 8: Looking back and project 92 Correct the Progress Test No 93 Lesson 1: Getting started 94 Lesson 2: Language 95 Lesson 3: Reading 96 Lesson 4: speaking 97 Lesson 5: Listening 98 Lesson 6: Writing 99 Lesson 7: Communication and culture 100 Lesson 8: Looking back and project 101 Review 2,1 102 Review 2,2 103 Revision 104 The second term test 105 Correct the 2nd term test XXIV LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com APPENDIX 6: SAMPLE LESSON PLAN Unit 6: GLOBAL WARMINIG Lesson 4: Speaking A Aims and Objectives: Language focus - To provide learners some vocabulary related to the topic of global warming - To instruct learners how to express opinions, agreements or disagreements about solutions to global warming Skills - To promote Ss to develop their speaking skills - To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups Attitudes - To encourage Ss to work harder - To provide Ss some motivation B Preparations: - Teacher: Videos, Handouts, textbook, lesson plan and pieces of papers - Students: Textbook C Methods: - The whole lesson: Integrated, mainly communicative D Procedures: Time/Stages At home Activities - Teacher assigns students with a pack of content videos and students watch it at home before school Interactions T < > Ss - In the videos, students learn vocabulary XXV LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com related to the topic 'Global warming' + carbon dioxide + greenhouse effect + climate change + deforestation + afforestation + fossil fuels + polar ice melting + rising sea levels + pollution, pollute, polluted, pollutant + acid rain + ozone layer depletion + renewable/non-renewable energy + 5Rs (refuse,reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink) + New lesson 10 minutes Activity 1: Work in pairs, in your opinion, which of the following activities in the table below can help to reduce global warming? - Ask Ss to work in pairs and discuss with their partner - T calls on some students to share their ideas and encourage Ss to explain their choice pair work T < > Ss XXVI LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com *Key: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10 minutes Activity 2: The table below presents the reasons why the activities in can help reduce global warming Match them with the activities - Put Ss in pairs, ask them to discuss and the task Pair work - Let Ss read the text again and locate the parts of the text where they can get the answers - Teacher calls on to explain their choices T < > Ss * Keys: e b c a d minutes Activity 3: Lan, Mai and Minh are talking about the activities presented in Work in groups of three Complete the conversation using the phrases in the box and then practice it - Ask Ss to work in groups, the task Group work - Do as appointed - Let Ss to share their groups' ideas XXVII LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Keys: energy use electronic devices planting trees carbon dioxide reusing and recycling 14 minutes Activity 4: What you think about these solutions to global warming? Work in groups of three Use the idea in and to talk about the problem of global warming and give solutions to its - Ask Ss to form groups and the task in group - Call on the representative of each group to present their discussion Wrap-up minutes - Summarize what they have learnt by asking Ss some questions: Ss < > Ss T < > Ss What have you learnt today? What can you now? - Vocabulary related to global warming - Speaking skills: making a conversation based on the sample Homework - Vocabulary related to global warming minute - Speaking skills: making a conversation based on the sample T < > Ss - Do the tasks again - Read Unit - Listening at home XXVIII LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com XXIX LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com ... „Tiếng Anh 11‟ by using the flipped classroom model as a vocabulary teaching and learning aid LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Research questions To fulfill the aim, the. .. teaching aid for the new ‘Tiếng Anh 11’ to enhance EFL learning of students at a high school in Ha Noi? ?? for months (from January to April, 2018) on class 1 1A4 The action research adapted primary... that class time is that they had a reserved for engaging positive reaction to directly with the materials flipped learning The Flipped Gaughan 19 LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com