An application on information and communication technology (ICT) in an English class

THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

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HA THI PHUONG DUNG

AN APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

IN AN ENGLISH CLASS

M.A THESIS

Field: English Linguistics

Code: 8220201

THAI NGUYEN – 2020

ĐẠI HỌC THÁI NGUYÊN

TRƯỜNG NGOẠI NGỮ

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HÀ THỊ PHƯƠNG DUNG

ỨNG DỤNG CÔNG NGHỆ THÔNG TIN

TRONG LỚP HỌC TIẾNG ANH

LUẬN VĂN THẠC SĨ

Ngành: Ngôn ngữ Anh

Mã số: 8220201

THAI NGUYEN - 2020

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ABSTRACTS

This research aims at investigating the effects of the application information

technology on improving students‟ speaking competence in English classes.

Applying technology focuses not only on using technology skills but also on

developing students' communicative skills. In this research, there are 32 students of

grade 10A at the Ethnic boarding high school of Cao Bang province selected.

Teachers will instruct students the soft wares are applied to improve speaking skills.

Before the instruction, a pre-test is used to ensure that which level students are in

speaking skills. Then students will be under the treatment for 12 weeks. During the

treatment, students will get and submit their tasks in Edmodo software and there

will have whole class discussion by using zoom software to give more

understandings in performance process, the classroom interaction and the

performance of the participants. After the treatment, students will be required to do

a post-test to make sure their English speaking competence is improved after 12

experimental weeks. Students will also be given a five-scale Likert questionnaire

after the treatment to understand their attitudes towards applying information

technology in English classes. The findings of this action research will provide

greater understandings of the effects of the application information technology on

improving students' speaking skills. Its effectiveness will then be implemented in

the classroom to yield higher results and positive outcome in the application of

information technology to improve speaking skills in English classes.

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DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this thesis and the work presented in it are my own and

have been generated by me as the result of my own original research. I confirm that:

This work was done wholly while I am in candidature for a Master degree at

The School of Foreign Language -Thai Nguyen University.

This thesis has never been submitted partially or wholly for a degree or any

other qualification at this University or any other institution.

Where I have quoted from the work of others, the source is always given. With

the exception of such quotations, this thesis is entirely my own work.

I am fully aware that should this declaration be found to be false, disciplinary

action could be taken and penalties imposed in accordance with University policy

and rules.

Approved by Supervisor

Ph.D. Nguyen Thi Hong Minh

Thai Nguyen, 12-2020

Writer

Ha Thi Phuong Dung

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

During the course of this thesis, I received tremendous help from the school,

teachers, family and friends. I would like to send my sincere thanks to those who

support me.

First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my

supervisor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Minh for giving me huge motivation, providing

me meaningful lessons, and instructing me enthusiastically. His enthusiastic

supervision and valuable advice help me complete this research in the best way

possible. I will never forget the very useful knowledge that this teacher brought me.

Furthermore, there are no words to show my appreciation to linguists whose

books and pieces of research. Without this support, I would not have been able to

enrich my knowledge and conduct this research smoothly.

I, finally, would never forget the kindness of my friends, supporters and my

family who have given me strength all time to encourage me complete this thesis.

Thank you from the bottom of my whole heart for everything!

Thai Nguyen, 12-2020

Writer

Ha Thi Phuong Dung

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACTS.............................................................................................................. i

DECLARATION ....................................................................................................... ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...................................................................................... iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................... iv

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................... vi

LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................... vii

LIST OF CHARTS ................................................................................................. viii

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................1

1.1. Rationales...........................................................................................................1

1.2. Aims of the study .................................................................................................2

1.3. Scope of the study ................................................................................................3

1.4. Significance of the study......................................................................................3

1.5. Organization of the study.....................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................5

2.1. ICT in language teaching .....................................................................................5

2.2.The utilization of ICT in English language teaching ............................................7

2.2.1. The uses of multimedia in class........................................................................8

2.2.2. The uses of internet in class..............................................................................9

2.3. E-learning...........................................................................................................11

2.3.1. Edmodo ...........................................................................................................11

2.3.2. Zoom ...............................................................................................................13

2.4. The utilization ICT on oral communication performance .................................14

2.4.1. Definitions of oral communication .................................................................14

2.5. The utilization of ICT on oral communication performance .............................15

2.6. Previous Studies.................................................................................................17

CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY .........................................................................23

3.1. Reseach questions ..............................................................................................23

3.2. Context of the study ...........................................................................................23

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3.3. The participants..................................................................................................23

3.4. Research methods...............................................................................................24

3.4.1. Research approach ..........................................................................................24

3.4.2. Research methods............................................................................................25

3.5. Research instruments .........................................................................................26

3.5.1. Questionnaires.................................................................................................26

3.5.2. Tests ................................................................................................................27

3.6. Research design..................................................................................................28

3.7. Data analysis method .........................................................................................30

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ...................................................31

4.1. Findings..............................................................................................................31

4.1.1. The situation of applying ICT in English teaching and learning in Cao

Bang Ethnic Boarding School (CBEBS)..........................................................31

4.1.2. The effects of ICT application in English teaching and learning on CBEBS

students‟ oral communication performance .....................................................37

4.2.Discussion ...........................................................................................................41

4.2.1. The current situation of using ICT in English teaching and learning at

CBEBS .............................................................................................................41

4.2.2. The improvement of students‟ oral communication performance with the

support of ICT application ...............................................................................44

CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .......................46

5.1. Conclusions........................................................................................................46

5.2. Recommendations..............................................................................................47

5.3. Suggestions for further research.........................................................................48

5.4. Limitations .........................................................................................................49

REFERENCES........................................................................................................50

APPENDIXES ........................................................................................................... I

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviate Meaning

ICT Information communication technology

CBEBS Cao Bang ethnic boarding high school

CALL Computer Assisted Language Learning