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Stories women tell: Exploring lived experiences with natural disasters in the coastal and upland communities of Sagñay, Camarines Sur 妇女讲述的故事:探索在沿海和高地社区Sagñay, Camarines Sur的自然灾害的生活经历

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-06-20 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.13.1.2482.2023

Hazel R. Bocacao

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EFL teachers’ experiences of peer observation in Vietnamese academic institutions 越南学术机构英语教师同伴观察的经验

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-06-02 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.13.1.2279.2023

Le Thi Tuyet Nhung, Nguyen Hoang Thuc Anh Nguyen

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Students’ perceptions of applying critical thinking to learning and practicing English speaking skills 学生对运用批判性思维学习和练习英语口语技巧的看法

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2022-12-16 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2421.2022

Nguyen Huu Tai

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Exploring the connection between teacher questioning and student learning behavior from a discourse perspective - A case study 从语篇视角探讨教师提问与学生学习行为的关系-个案研究

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2022-12-16 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2583.2022

D. T. Dung, T. Trang

{"title":"Exploring the connection between teacher questioning and student learning behavior from a discourse perspective - A case study","authors":"D. T. Dung, T. Trang","doi":"10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2583.2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2583.2022","url":null,"abstract":"Teacher questioning is common interaction in classrooms, which seems to be an effective tool to stimulate and enhance teaching and learning. This paper aims to investigate English teachers’ questioning strategies in connection with student learning behavior from a discourse perspective at the University of Foreign Languages, Hue University, Vietnam, within a case study of a Reading class at the English Department. One teacher and 30 students voluntarily participated in the study. Data were collected via audio recordings and classroom observation of 06 teaching hours for Reading classes. Critical Discourse Analysis Theory and Constructivist Learning theories were applied as the analysis and explanation frameworks. Results revealed that teachers employed various discourse strategies for questioning to enhance students learning behavior such as eliciting responses, checking comprehension, and soliciting agreement question functions; which helped arouse students’ interest in the upcoming reading texts, prepare them for vocabulary learning and background knowledge forming, and guide them through the process of reading comprehension skill practice. The paper also addressed implications and suggestions to help teachers exploit teachers’ questioning more effectively in language teaching.","PeriodicalId":34726,"journal":{"name":"Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75171558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Applying Project-Based-Learning to improve English speaking skills of remote learners at tertiary education 运用项目式学习提高高等教育远程学习者的英语口语能力

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2022-12-16 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2292.2022

Nguyen Chau Bich Tuyen, N. Nga, Nguyen Thi Xuan Mai

{"title":"Applying Project-Based-Learning to improve English speaking skills of remote learners at tertiary education","authors":"Nguyen Chau Bich Tuyen, N. Nga, Nguyen Thi Xuan Mai","doi":"10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2292.2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2292.2022","url":null,"abstract":"English speaking skills are important in global communication and interaction. To speak English effectively at an acceptable level for a non-native speaker, various sub-skills are considered such as lexical resources, grammatical structures, pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, and the like. Nevertheless, a vast number of remote learners at Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU) seemed to struggle in representing their thoughts and speaking sub-skills. Thus, this study aims to explore the challenges encountered by remote learners, the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL) applied in teaching speaking skills online, and learners’ attitudes towards the applied project. To do this, a mixed research method was employed. Twenty-two remote learners participated in responding to the survey questionnaire, and five of them were randomly selected for interview in depth. The finding shows that the most of remote learners had problems of speaking sub-skills, inadequate environments for speaking practice, communication, and interaction. Also, PBL is found as a unique method that enables learners to solve their existing problems, and improve their speaking skills, and all remote learners expressed their positive attitudes of towards PBL applied in their learning process.","PeriodicalId":34726,"journal":{"name":"Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87169972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The impact of imitation on language acquisition: A critical review 模仿对语言习得的影响:综述

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2022-12-16 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2359.2022

D. T. Phuong

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The challenges faced by students in school of advanced study at Ho Chi Minh City Open University in doing research 胡志明市开放大学高等教育学院学生在做研究时所面临的挑战

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2022-12-16 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2342.2022

Dang Le Khanh Linh, Bui Thi Quyen

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Exploring Vietnamese university students’ perception of using Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) to study English 探讨越南大学生使用移动辅助语言学习(MALL)学习英语的认知

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2022-10-18 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2298.2022

L. Van, Le Hoang Duong

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Vietnamese high school EFL teachers’ perceptions of teaching cultural contents during the Covid-19 pandemic: A case study at Tra Vinh City 新冠肺炎疫情期间越南高中英语教师对教学文化内容的认知——以特拉荣市为例

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2022-10-18 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2291.2022

Tran Bao Lien, Chau Thi Hoang Hoa

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Community engagement as a learning modality for an enhanced instruction 社区参与是加强教学的一种学习方式

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences Pub Date : 2022-10-18 DOI: 10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2368.2022

Gemar Mori

{"title":"Community engagement as a learning modality for an enhanced instruction","authors":"Gemar Mori","doi":"10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2368.2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46223/hcmcoujs.soci.en.12.2.2368.2022","url":null,"abstract":"The study aims to assist learners in meeting the challenge of relevant and meaningful learning outside the traditional classroom setting. Considering the complexity of their learning demands and the intricacies of community lives, the need for Community Engagement (CE) has become increasingly urgent. Additionally, there is no study on CE among senior high school learners initiated yet within the country. It prompted the researcher to investigate the effects of CE as a learning platform on the knowledge, skill, and attitude of learners. Descriptive survey research, using a validated self-made questionnaire was utilized in public and private schools in Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines. After administering the questionnaire to the respondents, central tendency measures were used for statistical data analysis. It was found that learners acquired knowledge, skill, and attitude after their CE. A few statements for each aspect highlighted the needed enhancements to improve CE as a learning modality for learners. Several recommendations for further research on CE were provided. Ultimately, this will lead to development a more contextualized and holistic learning strategy using CE.","PeriodicalId":34726,"journal":{"name":"Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science Social Sciences","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84754001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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