Exploring the Language Awareness of Students: A Mixed Method Inquiry
Journal Title: Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal - Year 2024, Vol 29, Issue 1
Abstract
The study aimed to explore the language awareness of English education students in a local college. This study engaged mixed method design, utilizing parallel convergent approach. The participants of the study were the English education students from all year levels. There were 214 students who were randomly selected for quantitative and 10 students for the qualitative phase: five for in-depth interview and five for focus group discussion who were purposively selected. Based on the results of the study, it was determined that the level of language awareness is high. Also, in the results of qualitative data, there were five essential themes that emerged from the lived experiences of students: gaining motivation for language learning and teaching, having the ability to uncover underlying meanings and messages in texts, utilizing English as a tool for effective communication, having different means of identifying proper approach in communication, and enhancing language proficiency and communication strategies. On the other hand, there were four essential themes which emerged from the insights of English education students which are: the importance of establishing engagement for effective language expression, the significance of foundational knowledge and communicative competence in learning a language, the interconnectedness of language learning and performances, and the value of employing variety of language materials and actual activities. Moreover, the results from the quantitative and qualitative converged when they were being corroborated.
Authors and Affiliations
Venus Avelour Felicio, Evelyn Erellana
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