Topic 1: Teaching and learning English as student needed
Title: Investigating Learning English Strategies and English Needs of Undergraduate Students at the National University of Laos
Thongma Souriyavongsa, Mohamad Jafre Zainol Abidin, Rany Sam, Leong Lai Mei, Ithayaraj Britto Aloysius (2013)
the model or strategy must be based on the needs of students at the level of material students and learning objectives. because it is known that English is very much needed today for the progress of himself and his country. learning styles and language learning strategies allow students to improve their learning activities. students can use cognitive strategies such as using pictures, reciting and writing words repeatedly and reading texts at a glance. English language skills, namely listening, speaking, reading, writing, translating and grammar are very important to be empowered to students.
Topic 2: The challenge of teaching and learning English in elementary school students
Title: CHALLENGES FOR TEACHING ENGLISH IN RURAL BASIC SCHOOLS IN BANGLADESH: SOME RECOMMENDATIONS
Rashed Khan Milon (2016)
There are many challenges to learning English in elementary school. For example less teachers, inappropriate use of methods, limited hours, class size, insufficient knowledge about pedagogy, unavailability of English learning tools. As an action that can be taken to overcome this problem is to recruit teachers who have high quality, provide adequate training, increase funding, provide teaching aids, changes in methods and techniques. for example in reading skills children need to change strategies, for example by improving, skimming and searching for information. In general, English students only memorize grammar rules. the solution to using media by utilizing technology can also help support. For students who are lacking in English learning the teacher can help them with remedial classes and invite their parents to help with their assignments. community institutions can also help, teachers must understand the students' moods about students who must very well follow the feedback on the need to hold an English language competition at the school so students can be motivated.
Topic 3: Teaching and learning English using STAD and snowballs
Title: Improving Students' Speaking Ability in Preliminary English Material Through Snowball Throwing Games in Class VII B of SMPN 3 Surabaya
Endah Sri Kustiningsih (2019)
English is not only learning vocabulary and grammar but must be used in everyday life as a communication tool. The number of problems that arise because of low self-confidence and lack of ability to develop words, a method that makes students happy is a method in the form of a game. Snowball throws one of them. this game emphasizes more on students to communicate. Snowball throwing game is a method that uses paper containing balls containing questions that must be answered by students.
Topic 4: Problems teaching to speak English
Title: Problems and challenges in teaching and learning to speak at the advanced level
MAGDALENA (2011)
problems in using speech at an advanced level of use In addition to fear, shame in the difficulty of a sentence or word. Advanced language lessons must be made. Increase the optimal for developing Social Knowledge, cultural students. selection of learning depends on age, level of students, material and learning objectives. speaking skills development activities consist of students speaking sentences used in everyday life then students train independent skills by conducting training in student relations between students. learners can do the interview method that is collecting questions related to a particular topic in the classroom asking questions to others and asking questions. the method of discussion is also a popular form of class interaction. the topic raised was controversial enough to be able to invite their opinions. Other activities that can be useful in conversation are monologues or talking about stories, listening, poetry and drama, role playing and simulation activities.
Topic 5: Use laboratory language to improve student reproduction
Title: Investigation to CALL in Teaching English through a Language Laboratory
Kazi Dawood Hafiz (2013)
This study analyzes the use of CALL in the Bangladesh State University language laboratory. Today's English language skills are very necessary. By increasing this ability for students in English lessons can be done in a language laboratory. When this arises from sophistication in technology, it appears that it is needed, namely CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) which is needed to learn and develop oral and written skills. Related to this include voice, animation, video, communication through the internet network for example through chat channels. Many schools have used laboratories to integrate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Good laboratory language if it's inside. There are supporting tools such as computers, headphones, LCDs, etc. Developing teachers can integrate material with technology to develop a variety of specific skills related to syntax, vocabulary and grammar.
Resources that can be used in language laboratories consist of multimedia and software, projectors for watching English films and videos so students are interested in learning. Audio files can be transferred to all students to be listened to, then students can send back what they heard. Ask students to write reviews of a short film or video they watched. These two examples are very good ways to improve word-making skills, grammar, etc. Using technology in a language laboratory can make independent learning or groups. In addition, it can create classes that are full of interactions, both teacher interaction with students, students and teachers, and students with students.