Effect of Using Video Materials in the Teaching ofListening Skills for University Students

Presenter: Cara Chen

Instructor: Dr Teresa Hsu

Date: 2014/01/12

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Citation

Woottipong, K. (2014). Effect of Using Video Materials in the Teaching of Listening Skills for University Students. International Journal of Linguistics , 6(4).

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Contents

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Rationale for the Study

The Purposes of the Study

Introduction

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Rationale for the Study

• The teaching of English language has been of limited success over many years.

• The effective material used in EFL classes is a crucial aspect of the teaching method.

Introduction

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Purpose of the study

To develop the listening skills

through using video materials

To evaluate students’ attitudes

towards using video materials

Introduction

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Models of Listening ProcessAuthentic Materials for Language LearningThe Use of Videos for Language LearningRelated Research

Review of literature

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Models of Listening Process• Bottom-up : Emphasize the

individual components of spoken messages

• Top-down : Emphasize the macro-features of text

(Nunan, 1998)

Review of literature

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Review of literature The Use of Videos for

Language Learning

Video materials can enhance students' motivation to learn and help them comprehend similar situations in real life. (Mirvan , 2013)

Authentic Materials for Language Learning

… come in all forms of communication: written text, audio recordings, videos, dialogue, films

(Gardner & Miller, 1999, pp.101)

Review of literature

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Related Research

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Review of literature

Students’ listening skill increased to a higher level when using authentic materials and tasks.

(Maneekul, 2002)

1. Population and Sample2. Duration of the Study3. Variables4. Research Instruments5. Validity and Reliability 6. Data Collection7. Research Procedure and Data Analysis

Method

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Population and Sample

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Method

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Duration of the Study

Second semester of academic year 2012

• 20 periods of an hour each• 2 periods for the pre-test and post-test • 22 periods for the experiment.

Method

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Variables Method

Independent variable: The use of video materials

Dependent variables: The students’ learning achievement and attitudes towards using video materials.

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Research instruments

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Method

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Data collection

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Method

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Research procedure

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Method

Responded and calculated to a questionnaire 18

Findings

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Videos improved listening ability

Findings

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Positive attitudes

Conclusion .

1. Using video materials seemed to be effective to develop listening comprehension.

2. Videos were beneficial in learning English.

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Discussion

• Teachers should be well-trained in the use of video

• Carefully choose authentic video material to ensure the level of difficulty

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Implications and recommendations

Implications Video can contribute positively to language

learning and processing.Video-based instruction can develop listening

and speaking skills.

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Recommendations

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Implications and

recommendations

Movies or news commentaries should be conducted through comparing between two groups. Further research subject : videos help to improve speaking

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Reflections

Teachers should control: Video materials Time

Students : Find out the suitable ways to improve their language learning

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