The limitations and scope of the study leave the gaps for other studies in the field of teaching ESP to fill in. It is hoped that those who are interested in this thesis can widen the scale of the study in other universities with more participants.
Further studies can focus on solutions to help the teachers and students overcome challenges they encountered. It is also expected to find out methods and techniques to study terminology and translation skills successfully.
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APPENDICES APPENDIX 1
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ESP TEACHERS Dear colleagues,
My name is Tran Thi Huong Giang, and I am a postgraduate student at the University of Languages and International Studies, Viet Nam National University, Hanoi. I am conducting a study in ESP and I would be grateful if you took the time to complete this questionnaire as it would provide me with invaluable data for my research. The data collected will be used only for research purposes and will not be provided to the third party.
Abbreviations: GE: General English
Please answer the following questions, by circling the appropriate answer(s), or filling in where necessary.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. How long have you been teaching English for Police Studies? ………
2. Have you taught GE? a. Yes b. No
If yes, for how long? ………
3. Do you have specialist knowledge? a. Yes b. No If yes, how much? a. A little b. Satisfactory c. Very good 4. How did you come to acquire it? (you can choose more than 1 option) a. Attending lectures b. Own reading c. Years of teaching
□ Other (please specify) ...
5. If not, how do you deal with the lack of it? Please specify.
……….
6. Do you believe that specialized knowledge is essential for English for Police Studies teachers?
a. Yes b. No
II
If yes, how much do you think is essential? a. A little b. Satisfactory c. Much 7. Have you had formal training to teach EPS?
a. Yes b. No
If yes, of what form? (you can choose more than 1 option) a. Degree b. Short course
Please specify the title of your degree / short course………
8. Do you use a different teaching methods in English for Police Studies classes from GE classes?
a. Yes b. No
If yes, what makes it different? (you can choose more than 1 option)
a. The learners' age b. The learners' majors c. The subject itself d. Other reasons (please specify) ...
9. Which of the following areas would you like to receive training on to teach English for Police Studies? (you can choose more than 1 option)
a. Teaching methods b. Needs analysis
c. Materials development d. Procedures for course design e. Course evaluation
f. Testing and assessment g. Specialized terminology
h. Other (please specify) ………
II. TEACHERS’ CHALLENGES IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR POLICE STUDIES
10. Which of the following aspects do you find challenging when teaching English for Police Studies? Please rank them in order of importance. (you can choose more than 1 option)
III a. Teaching methods
Please specify ………
b. Knowledge of the subject
Please specify ………
c. Course book and teaching materials
Please specify ………
d. Time constraints
Please specify ………
e. Learners' needs analysis
Please specify ………
f. Learners’ English proficiency
Please specify ………
g. Learners’ studying habit(s)
Please specify ………
h. Learners' motivation
Please specify ………
i. Class organization
Please specify ………
j. Cooperation with the subject lecturer(s)
Please specify ………
k. Other(s)
Please specify ………
Thank you very much for your time and co-operation.
IV APPENDIX 2
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR STUDENTS Dear students,
My name is Tran Thi Huong Giang, and I am a postgraduate student at the University of Languages and International Studies, Viet Nam National University, Hanoi. I am conducting a study in ESP and I would be grateful if you took the time to complete this questionnaire as it would provide me with invaluable data for my research. The data collected will be used only for research purposes and will not be provided to the third party.
Abbreviations: GE: General English
Please answer the following questions, by choosing the appropriate answer(s), or filling in where necessary.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. How long have you been studying English for Police studies? ………
2. How do you rate your English proficiency?
a. A1 b. A2 c. B1 d. B2 e. C1 f. C2 3. How do you usually study English for Police studies?
a. by attending English classes b. by doing supplement exercises
c. by reading English for Police studies documents
d. other (please specify) ………
II. STUDENTS’ CHALLENGES IN STUDYING ENGLISH FOR POLICE STUDIES
4. Which of the following aspects do you find challenging when studying English for Police Studies? Please rank them in order of importance.
a. Teachers’ teaching methods (not suitable, no difference with GE, …)
Please specify ………
V b. Teachers’ knowledge of the subject
Please specify ………
c. Your knowledge of the subject
Please specify ………
d. Course book and teaching materials
Please specify ………
e. Time constraints
Please specify ………
f. Your English proficiency
Please specify ………
g. Your studying habit(s)
Please specify ………
h. Your motivation
Please specify ………
i. Other(s)
Please specify ………
Thank you very much for your time and co-operation.
VI APPENDIX 3
Questions for the Teachers’ Semi-Structured Interview
1. What do you think are the most challenging problems while teaching ESP?
2. In your opinion, what can you do to improve your knowledge of the subject?
3. Do you have any comments or suggestions for the class organisation of the academy?
4. Do teaching methods play an important part in teaching? How can you apply them best to your lesson?
5. How should the teachers deal with the problem of the students’ English proficiency?
6. How should the teachers deal with the problem of time-constraint?
7. Do you have any recommendations on using course book and teaching materials effectively?
8. What might cause the lack of motivation for the students in ESP classes? How can you solve the problem?