Topic: The effects of group work activities on motivating the firstyear students in speaking lessons. I. Rationale The use of group work in classroom activities is a method used for motivating learning and increasing the idea of pleasure through learning.
Name: Class: Subject: Research Methodology Topic: The effects of group work activities on motivating the first-year students in speaking lessons CONTENT I Rationale - The use of group work in classroom activities is a method used for motivating learning and increasing the idea of pleasure through learning - The current study investigates the advantages of group work in exams in the English, It was found that the students who worked in groups did not improve However, most students reported that they enjoyed the tasks and would like to work in a group more often - In Vietnam, group work í known as a learning method, but not widely known Especially for first-year foreign language students, when learning speaking lessons, students are not equipped with knowledge, applying knowledge, experience is not enough and systematic - So the study “The effects of group work activities on motivating the firstyear students in speaking lessons” is essential to improve the quality of learning for students II Aims of the Study - Theoretical and practical research on group work activities of first-year students - Propose measures to improve efficiency of group work activities on motivating the first-year students in speaking lessons III Research Questions - How does group work for first-year motivation in speaking lessons work? - How approach and what management methods can improve the effectiveness of group work for first-year students motivation? - What factors determine the effectiveness of group work? IV Scope of the Study - About the content: Study group work activities for first-year students motivation - About the locality: Research, learn and research group work activities to motivate first-year students at the Ha Noi Open University - Research period: From 2019 to 2021 V Methods of Study - Question; - Survey; - Analysis; - Conclusion VI Tentative Design of the Study In order to improve learning efficiency for first-year students when studying lectures, it is necessary to find out teaching and learning methods that are suitable for the psycho-physiological characteristics and characteristics of the subject If in the process of deploying learning for first-year students with lectures, effectively organizing group activities will create a great motivation for students to have good results VII Outline of Literature Review Key concepts - Student: Are people studying at the university and college level with the purpose of learning, training, acquiring knowledge, forming skills, ethical qualities, lifestyle and comprehensive personality development to become into quality workers in the future - Group work activities of students: It is the activity of acquiring knowledge, forming skills and skills corresponding to a number of students who have the same learning purpose, interacting and influencing each other in learning - Motivation: Is the motivation for people to perform activities, helping them to be enthusiastic and promoting their strength to overcome difficulties and challenges The effects of group work activities on motivating the first-year students in speaking lessons - Group study to share knowledge - Identify your own strengths and weaknesses - Practice collective work skills - Time saving - Increase the ability to think and criticize - Forge high concentration of a certain thing - Increase communication ability Some measures to help group work effectively - Listen to others - Organization and assignment of work - Persuade, present - Respect and help each other - Take responsibility for your work - Praise and support the efforts and efforts of the members Conclusion - The use of group work in classroom activities has shown its usefulness in many fields of education - Without group work, the students may feel bored Mixing individual work with group work raises interest and enjoyment - It was found that the advantages of group work was more than the disadvantages if a few steps were taken when forming and working in a group For example, the groups can be formed earlier in the beginning of the semester to give students a chance to familiarize themselves with their peers and become more comfortable to engage in any discussion Moreover, the instructor should constantly view the work of the group members to encourage cooperation and stop the “one-member job” phenomenon VIII References Arumugam, N., Rafik-Galea, S., Mello, G D., & Dass, L C (2013) Cultural influences on group learning in an ESL classroom Review of European Studies, 81-89 http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/res.v5n2p81v Brown, F A (2008) Collaborative learning in the EAP classroom: Students’ perceptions English for specific purposes world Online Journal for Teachers Issue Hassanien, A (2007) A qualitative student evaluation of group learning in higher education Higher Education in Europe Horder, J (2010) Encouraging vulnerable learning: Student responses to group work experience JATE, 60-77 http://dx.doi.org/10.1558/jate.v7i1.60 Ibnian, S (2012) Group work and attitudes of non-English major students towards learning EFL International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Special Issue 6 Johnson, D W., & Johnson, R (2000) Joining together: Group theory and group skills Needham Heights: Pearson Education Tuan, T A., & Neomy, S (2007) Investigating group planning in preparation for oral presentations in an EFL class in Vietnam Regional Language Centre Journal ... raises interest and enjoyment - It was found that the advantages of group work was more than the disadvantages if a few steps were taken when forming and working in a group For example, the groups... Tentative Design of the Study In order to improve learning efficiency for first-year students when studying lectures, it is necessary to find out teaching and learning methods that are suitable... familiarize themselves with their peers and become more comfortable to engage in any discussion Moreover, the instructor should constantly view the work of the group members to encourage cooperation