Detail Evaluation of English Foundation Course in the Output Character Building Program   Oleh:  Maharsi, Ista Jenis: Article from Proceeding Dalam koleksi: The 61st TEFLIN International Conference : English Language Curriculum Development: Implications for Innovations in Language Policy and Planning, Pedagogical Practices, and Teacher Professional Development, Solo, 7 - 9 October 2014, page 1212-1215. Topik: English foundation course; output character building; mixed method design Fulltext: EVALUATION OF ENGLISH FOUNDATION COURSE.pdf (8.1MB) Isi artikel This paper reports on the implementation and evaluation of an English Foundation Course at the Accounting Study Program Islamic University of Indonesia. This foundation course is a part of the Output Character Building Program—an integration of three required subjects (English 1, English 2, Business Communication) which is specially designed and aimed to prepare students to become academically and psychologically successful in the undergraduate program. This project is aimed to help provide data for the department and course designers to make necessary changes on the program. With totally 403 student participants from 15 parallel classes and 10 teachers, this study opted for the mixed-method design. Data were collected from pre-test, post-test, focus group discussion, observations, and questionnaires. The result of t-test on the pre-test and post-test indicates that students’ academic reading and writing skills generally improved (n = 403; Mean Difference = 12.25; Standard Deviation = 13.16). Students’ perceptions on teachers’ roles, modules, classroom activities, and language ability is reflected by the mean score 3.26 out of 4 scales. The results of Focus Group Discussion with the teachers show that the module requires some revisions and learning activities should be varied. This study shed lights on alternative designs of an English foundation program which can be customized to meet particular needs of the faculty. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Kembali

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