Innovation in teaching methodology based on ability development of students in english in secondary schools

THANH HOA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING THACH THANH DIVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE IDEA THEME RENOVATION IN TEACHING METHODOLOGY BASED ON THE ABILITY DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH IN SECONDARY SCHOOL Implemented by: Nguyen Hoang Le Position: Teacher Working place: Thanh Van Secondary School Major: English THACH THANH, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENT A INTRODUCTION Page I Reason for choosing topic II Purpose of the study III Objectives of the study IV Research Methodology .3 B CONTENT I The rationale of the initiative……………………………………………………4 II The real situation ………………………………………………… ………… III Solutions ……………………………………………………………………….6 IV Effectiveness of the initiative for educational activities, individuals, colleagues and schools……………………………………………………………………… 16 C CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Conclusion 18 Recommendation … 18 A INTRODUCTION I REASONS FOR CHOOSING THEME Nowadays, although English is a very important means of communication, many secondary school students, especially rural students, not like to learn a foreign language or take it seriously as some other subjects In other hand, students are still shy, not brave enough to participate in class activities A small number of students are poor and have a lack of confidence in communication Although the teaching methods are used more, the objectives are to provide knowledge with students, so that the students only remember knowledge passively Assessment criteria is based on memorization and reproduction of learning content Therefore, learning English not only becomes boring but also creates a sense of "fear" for many games Thanks to the forms of active classroom activities I learned from the training sessions, took part in outstanding teachers exams, lectures and teaching experience in the process of teaching, learning from colleague I see that teaching-learning transition from content approach to student’s competency approach is essential and necessary This issue is not new but is not applied much in teaching In the face of that situation, I myself have been trying to improve the teaching content, teaching methodology, assessment and evaluation, in order to contribute to the transition from content approach to student’s capacity approach with the aim to develop the comprehensive capacity of students I would like to introduce the study: "Innovation in Teaching Methodology based on ability development of students in English in secondary schools" so that colleagues can consult and comment II PURPOSES OF THE STUDY Objective of implement the innovation in teaching methods in English for junior high school is to train skills, form the capacity and quality of students III OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY I undertake this project to introduce innovative teaching methods that are oriented towards the development of English proficiency skills for students in secondary schools IV RESEARCH METHODS Research methods to build theoretical basis - Find, read and study the theory of competency, how to form the capacity and the competencies that need to be created for students - Collect and study materials on active teaching methods that are oriented towards the development of student competencies Method of investigation, field survey, information collection Carry out going to the class for teaching to compare the effectiveness of methods; create test forms before, during and after implementation of methods; exchange and collect peer feedback, student opinions Statistical methods, data processing Make a statistical table about the number of students scoring average, weak, good and fairly before and after implementing innovative teaching methods, calculate the percentage of each type B CONTENT I THEORETICAL BASIC Our education and training sector is under the process of implementing a radical and comprehensive reform according to Resolution No 29-NQ / TW of the 8th Party Central Committee's Executive Committee session XI Along with the contents of the renovation in the major, essential and critical issues, from the thinking, the viewpoint to the objectives, the system, the program, the policies, the mechanism and the conditions to ensure the quality of education The Resolution affirmed that the education process must be shifted from the knowledge-based to the comprehensive development of the learner's ability and qualities: "Continuing strongly renovating modern teaching and learning methods; Promoting positive, active, creative and apply old knowledge and skills of learners; Overcoming the oneway transmission, remembering machines Focusing on teaching methods, thinking, encouraging self-learning, creating the basis for learners to update themselves and innovate knowledge, skills, capacity development Transiting from predominantly classroom learning to multi-disciplinary learning organization, paying attention to social, extra-curricular activities, and scientific research Promoting the application of information and communication technology in teaching."[2] The Education Development Strategy for 2011-2020, issued in conjunction with Decision No 711 / QD-TTg dated 13 June 2012 of the Prime Minister, also states: "Continuing to renovate teaching methods and evaluate learning results, training in the direction of promoting positive, self-conscious, active, creative and self-learning ability of learners” [2] The above-mentioned viewpoints and orientations create the premise, basis and legal environment which are conducive to the renewal of general education in general and synchronous renovation of teaching methods in the orientation of developing the pupils' English in secondary school in particular II THE REAL SITUATION BEFORE APPLYING THE EXPERIENCE INITIATIVE In recent years, our country's education program has developed towards the content approach The basic characteristic of this program is to focus on the transfer of the scientific knowledge system in the subjects specified in the curriculum, attaching importance to equipping the learner with the system of objective scientific knowledge in many different areas with less emphasis on the learner as well as on the ability to apply knowledge learned in practical situations The advantage of content-oriented curriculum is that knowledge is systematic[1] English is a subject in the curriculum that focuses on the transfer of knowledge, leading to the fact that many students complete the program at all levels from elementary school to high school without being able to use the knowledge of the levels in communication, listening, speaking, reading and writing at average level Survey results for students in class 6A, 8A in capacity Capacity Self-learning Problem-solving Creation Self-management Memory Cooperation Using language Communication Assessment Weak Confusing Limited Not self-conscious Normal None Poor Limited With the request of real life, our country's education is moving from content-based education to learner-centered approach, which means that we focus on what students through learning process than what they get In order to make that happen, it is necessary to successfully transfer from teaching method which focus on knowledge, to teach how to learn, how to use knowledge, train the skills, form the capacity and qualities It is also necessary to shift the evaluation of the education results from the memory test to the test and evaluation in student’s ability on applying the problemsolving knowledge and focus on the evaluation in the teaching process in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning activities.[1] Access to the general education curricula in the direction of developing student capacity, teaching and assessment English at secondary level has been undergoing a lot of innovations To meet the goals set for the project of teaching foreign languages in the national education system, it is necessary to change the orientation of the program from language teaching to teaching comprehensive communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) III SOLUTIONS Required capabilities in English for students in secondary school In order to have a teaching approach based on student’s ability development, the teacher must know the competencies that need to be set for the student: a Specialized capacity: - Ability to use language - Ability to solve situations b General competence: - Self-learning ability - Creativity - Ability to solve problems - Ability to communicate - Ability to cooperate - Ability to self-manage - Ability to remember [1] 2.Harmonizing teaching methods based on students’s ability development in Enghlish in secondary school In addition to mastering required competencies, English teachers need to innovate the design of the unit so that they can innovate their teaching methods Promoting student activeness through a series of teacher actions is the essence of the new teaching method By encouraging the positive that students are no longer passive, students become individuals in a team that aspires to be explored a Design of the unit based on student’s capacity A lesson which is designed through competence approach has the following characteristics - Objectives: Orientation to the description of the competencies to be achieved, not the content of knowledge transmitted by the teacher - Desired ability to form in learners is clearly defined, observable, and evaluated - Promote the interaction between teacher - student, student - student, encourage students to exchange arguments, evaluate, share views, experience, promote cooperation spirit, groups work skill - Create a friendly learning environment so that students are excited, confident in expressing personal views - Emphasize understanding, discovery, experiences, especially apply knowledge into real life situations - The role of teachers is to change the learner in the angle of readiness, positive expression, positive interaction stimulate the creativity of the learner - At the end of the lesson, students feel that they have changed and known how to change [1] b Teaching methods The objective of each lesson is to provide students with basic competencies, teachers develop forms, apply appropriate teaching methods and techniques Active teaching methods and techniques that are often used in student-centered instructional development in English are: - Group discussion - presentation - Project-based teaching - Teaching methods by angle - The technique of table covers - Mind-mapping technique - Collaborative learning - Interview, role play - Language games - Brainstorming [3] Applied teaching 3.1 Develop students' self-learning abilities * Capacity is formed and developed after class: self-study, presentation * Scope of implementation: for the Looking Back periods * How to organize: - Teachers use mind mapping techniques, group discussion methods - Ask the students to summarize their knowledge by using a mind map at home -Ask students to have group discussion at class Each group uses appropriate paper size and color pens to draw a flowchart that briefly summarizes the content of the knowledge and then presents to the class about the product 3.2 Developing ability of communication, cooperation, using language, creation, problem solving… Depending on the lesson, teachers use appropriate teaching methods: corner learning, project-based teaching, collaborative teaching and active teaching techniques such as: mind-map… The teacher organizes students to work in groups, assignments, research topics, etc The structure of an English lesson is divided into specific and clear skills (listening speaking - reading - writing) These four skills are practised through various activities as well as different types of exercises, combining individual activities, group activities in order to encourage students to involve in class However, each class is usually quite crowded so students have less opportunity to practice in language lessons In addition, the majority of students are often shy to give their personal opinions to the class It is therefore important to use teamwork as one of the means of promoting student speech The larger the class, the more likely it is to apply group work in English language teaching Group-group activity has a significant effect on teaching and learning as students are more involved It provides opportunities for students to develop language expressions Students who are shy, usually with little speaking in class, will have a motivating environment to participate in the lesson Better students feel proud of helping their peers On the basis of the joint activities will stimulate collective spirit, for the benefit of the group, the community and society English teachers guide students to participate in group activities that give students the skills to collaborate and share Especially competitive elements will be a huge learning engine Moreover, most group activities have self-correction mechanisms and students teach each other, complement each other and thus develop skills together This allows students to take on the role of natural communicator in a relaxed atmosphere This gives students the opportunity to practise high-level intellectual skills such as creativity, assessment, synthesis and analysis * Some of the methods and techniques of group teaching are usually applied during English lessons a Using the tablecloth technique: *Effects on students: - Improving the thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills - Students achieve individual and cooperative learning goals - Enhance the relationship between students Develop communication skills, learn to share experiences and respect each other - Improve learning efficiency * Scope of implementation: - Be organized in the Reading Exercises and Listening Exercises Particularly the Listening, because students hear a lot of different information, the students synthesize them to give the most common answers - Only questions have one answer Technical chart "tablecloth" * How to organize: Teacher activities - Divide the class into groups that match the content of the study, appointing team leaders - Give each group a paper A0 available and guide how they work The teacher raised the discussion question - For groups hanging products in the same location Ask the team representative to present the results Students activities - A0 paper divided into sections, including the middle and surrounding parts The surrounding area is divided by the number of members of the group The team leader directs the members to the position corresponding to the surrounding parts of the "tablecloth", the secretary, the party secretary, the spokesman for the group - Each student works independently for a few minutes, thinking and answering questions on his or her paper in A0 - Teachers give feedback, comment - Based on the opinions of each individual, the students discuss the group, agree and write in the middle of the A0 paper - The group representative presented the results - Compare, contrast, complement, counteract the results of other groups Example: Unit 7- Grade - Skill 1- Activity Work in groups and discuss the sollution to water pollution Make note of your answers The pictures illustrate the students discuss the group under the technique of "tablecloths" 10 b Mind-map * Effects on students - Develop logical thinking, analytical capabilities - Develop creative capacity * Scope of technical implementation: - In all lessons - In the question, there is an image or a keyword representing an idea or concept / subject / main content * How to organize: - At the center of the diagram is an image or keyword - From the center, main branches will be developed, linked to the images or key words / sub-topic - Main branches continue branching to secondary images or keywords / sub-topics - So, the ramifications continue and the concepts / content / issues are always connected 11 For example: teaching about present continuous tense Unit A closer look 2( Grade 6) Example Unit 4: Part communication (grade 8) In unit 4, the topic of communication is to teach students how to build an Audio Guide about a place Students must answer a number of questions after thinking about the content of the tourist guide Have you ever traveled? Where did you go? Have you ever heard an audio guide? How many parts are there? What are they? 12 After class most students were able to retell problems discussed during the lesson Students practice the purpose of the lesson, they feel more interested English, I realize that the lesson of applying such method is very effective c Use project-based teaching methods (Usually done in groups) * Scope of technical implementation: Project parts Project Work is a learning activity designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge from a variety of areas of study, applying creatively to life When learning in a project, learners are able to select their own content and subtopics and ask themselves which issues need to be studied Learners will be completely active in planning research, synthesize, process information to solve the problem This method is used to teach the Project *Effects on students: - Develop problem-solving capacity, self-management capacity Each individual has the opportunity to develop his or her ability as all students receive the same opportunities to practice Each group is given the opportunity to express personal ability Therefore learning becomes part of the enjoyable experience - Development of collaborative capacity, communication capacity, skills for collecting information and presenting reports 13 - Training persistence, patience - An excellent opportunity to bring practical knowledge to the school and to interact with the outside world * How to organize: - Teachers give the main theme Teacher activities - Describe the purpose of the lesson, the learning method, the topic introduction Sub-topic development guide - A guide to planning, presenting the plan - Guide students to collect information - Instruct students to process and synthesize information - A guide to present results and comments Students activities - Build ideas (use mind mapping) and select the sub-theme for the project as you like - Planning and assigning tasks within the group - Gather information from multiple sources - Analyze and synthesize information - Demonstrate product presentation and sharing experience * Example 1: When learning about the topic "English speaking countries" Unit ( grade )I divided the class into groups The task of each group is to plan and collect information, photos, learn and explore the English speaking countries they love The groups synthesize and design their own products for the group The final product can be presented in a variety of forms: presentations, role-plays, movies, exhibits, PowerPoint presentations After the lecture and presentation they are reinforced by asking questions to the class, the correct answer will receive the gift Classroom atmosphere is very exciting Thus, the knowledge of the customs and culture of the English speaking countries comes to mind in a natural and relaxed way Knowledge of grammar vocabulary is engraved more deeply Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are also developed Especially after that the children feel more united to create students the skills to cooperate and share d Using the method of teaching by angle 14 Corner learning is a teaching method in which students perform different tasks at specific locations in the classroom but at the same time aim to occupy a learning content in different learning styles *Effects on students: - Enhance participation, improve excitement and comfort of students - Students are taught deeply and effectively - Development of professional capacity and social capacity * Scope of technical implementation Speaking part in every Skills * How to organize Teacher activities - Introduce the lesson, the angle learning method, the task at the corner, the maximum time to perform the task at the corners and allow the students to choose the starting angle - Observe and support students - End of time at each corner, teacher requires rotation angle - Teachers review students' learning results, focus their knowledge * Example: Students activities - Listen, learn and decide on the angle of interest - Perform tasks at corners - End of class at corner, representing the corners of the presentation Other students commented Example: Teaching Unit 7, grade 8, Skills 1, teachers can organize students in the following angles: + Corner says: Students discuss ways to prevent water pollution Activity + Writing Corner: Students completes the water pollution contamination chart, providing a solution to the problem e Role play: *Effects on students: - Develop communication capacity - Development of memory capacity - Pronouncing practice 15 - Reduce the timidity * Scope of implementation: - The Reading, Speaking, Listening, Communication or Looking back section * How to organize: At the end of each lesson, the role playing game reinforces the student's knowledge and understanding of the content of the unit Role play is a form of oral development that needs to be used during teaching, communication, and late Reading, Listening sessions The teacher often asks students to play a role in pairs Example 1: in Skills 1- Unit - Grade Teacher can ask students to play role in a tourist and a Scotish to talk about Scotland A: What you like about Scotland? B: I like Tradition sports? A: Why? ……………………… To this task, students will apply their knowledge from Reading Skill Example 2: In Looking Back – Unit 9- Grade 6- Part Communication To review and practise Present Perfect Tense, teacher can ask student to play role in a reporter and others imagine they have ever visied some cities in the world, they talk about these cities Student have to use the information and the knowledge of the whole unit to this activity - For class with good students, they will know how to ask questions easily For students with weak, average class, they will have difficulty asking questions, so I give each pair a handout to help them ask and answer more easily IV Effectiveness of the initiative for educational activities, individuals, colleagues and schools Overall results Based on the teaching methodology of English subjects, after applying the theme of "Innovation in teaching methods based on student’s ability development in English in secondary school" in classes 6A, 8A I have obtained the following results: - During the lesson, the students are excited, enthusiastic, focused on learning and eager to participate in the speech 16 - Attract students' attention to learning activities in the highest way - They have the ability to promote their positive and active learning - Development of logical thinking - creativity of students - Students know the knowledge in a natural way, excited, deep understanding, long remember the knowledge learned - Students are more brave, no longer embarrassed, anxiety when entering school - Students use English to communicate more, more naturally when presenting - The students who are quite good at the ability use the language in the direction of comprehensively The topic is implemented regularly in where I teach, the results are very positive Throughout the teaching process, the subject teachers assessed the experience that the subject mentioned above is very practical and effective * Student competencies have improved significantly, namely: After implementing the topic: Survey throughout the teaching process and special end of the year Capacity Assessment Self-learning Problem-solving Creation Self-management Memory Cooperation Using language Communication High Good Improve Self-conscious Good Good Good, natural Good Results for semester I 2016-2017 Class Under weak Weak Fair Good 6A 0% 43,33% 36,67% 20% 8A 0% 48,3% 29,03% 22,58% 17 C CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS I CONCLUSION: The innovation of teaching methods based on developing students' ability in English in secondary school is very necessary to meet the objectives in the project "Teaching and learning foreign languages in the national education system for the period 20082020 " The innovation of teaching methods contributes significantly to the fundamental renewal of the education and training sector, meets the practical requirements II RECOMMENDATIONS For Thanh Hoa Department of Education and Training The training of teachers on the subject of the renovation of textbooks needs to be organized more regularly and more effectively Besides, it is necessary to provide reference materials on innovating English teaching methods for secondary school teachers For junior high school and teachers - Schools need to create the best conditions in terms of time as well as budget for teachers to study by themselves, study and improve their knowledge in pedagogical profession, provide a full range of quality teaching equipment such as computers, speakers, projectors - For teachers: the teachers, on the basis of mastering their linguistic and cultural knowledge, must constantly train their professional refresher skills, pay special attention to researching and innovating teaching methods according to the set curriculum based on student capacity development, strengthen the exchange of experience and learn from each other about teaching methods Above are some of my experiences of innovating teaching methods in English for junior high school with a focus on capacity development Hopefully, with a little experience of mine, this topic will be a small contribution to teaching good English; Students are motivated, active Although I have made many efforts, the subject is difficult to avoid the limitations, shortcomings So I look forward to getting sharing and contribution ideas from other teachers Please respectfully report and thank you! 18 Thanh Hoa, 14-4-2017 I pledge that this is my experience writing and there is no plagiarism Confirmation of the Principal The author Nguyen Hoang Le 19 REFERENCES [1] English Teacher Training Materials [2] Some documents are directed and guided by the Ministry of Education and Department of Education [3] Teaching and learning positively - Some teaching methods and techniques Publisher of Hanoi University of Education ( Nguyen Lang Binh (editor), Do Huong Tra, Nguyen Phuong Hong, Cao Thi Thang) 20 THE LIST OF AWARDED EXPERIENCE IDEAS Implemented by: Nguyen Hoang Le Position: Teacher Working place: Thanh Van Secondary School Major: English Ordinal Name of the experience number ideas Some techniques to make Department/ Division Devision Result B teaching aids in secondary school Some methods of School year 20072008 Devision B 20102011 Devision A 20142015 Devision A 20162017 motivating students in English lessons Somes techniques of teaching vocabulary effectively for student in grade Renovation in teaching methodology based on the ability development of students in English secondary school The author Nguyen Hoang Le 21 ... CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS I CONCLUSION: The innovation of teaching methods based on developing students' ability in English in secondary school is very necessary to meet the objectives in. .. based on ability development of students in English in secondary schools" so that colleagues can consult and comment II PURPOSES OF THE STUDY Objective of implement the innovation in teaching methods... cooperate - Ability to self-manage - Ability to remember [1] 2.Harmonizing teaching methods based on students s ability development in Enghlish in secondary school In addition to mastering required