Detail Developing self-directed learning of English pronunciation for teachers of English   Oleh:  Pijri, Alpiah Jenis: Article from Proceeding Dalam koleksi: KOLITA 15 : Konferensi Linguistik Tahunan Atma Jaya Kelima Belas, page 620. Topik: Self - Directed Learning (SDL); R&D research Fulltext: 620 Alpiah Pijri - OK.pdf (154.48KB) Ketersediaan Perpustakaan PKBB Nomor Panggil: 406 KLA 15 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 1) Tandon: 1    Reserve Lihat Detail Induk Isi artikel This study aimed to investigate how the self-directed learning module of English pronunciation for teachers of English is developed. However, the study is a small scale study covering the product to the prototypical design of the module. The research questions are divided into two; main and sub -questions. The main question is about how the self-directed learning module of English pronunciation-the prototypical design-developed? FThe sub-research questions are about 1) the potentially problematic English phonemes and aspects to pronounce, 2) the strategies of self-directed learning of English pronunciation for English teachers, 3)the strengths and weaknesses of the self-directed learning module for teachers of English. The study is an R&D research limited to the prototypical design as the product. The participants of the study are nineteen novice teachers joining PPG (teacher training) programme and three professional teachers. The study found that teachers encounter problems in; phonemes (vowels, diphthongs, consonants), syllable and stress, intonation and connected speech aspects. The strategies used to do self-directed learning are not determined (the learners can use any strategies feasible for them) as the characteristic of self-directed learning is learners’ initiatives and responsibilities in learning. Yet the study offer self-knowing, self-study and self-reflect strategies implemented in the module. The strengths and weaknesses of the module were obtained from experts and teachers as target users. The reviews experts were gathered from a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) involving three experts, whereas the reviews from teachers are given by seven teachers to see the general response for the module. From the reviews obtained, the prototypical design of the module is considered appropriate for self-directed learning of English pronunciation for teachers. However, improvements are needed in terms of the sufficiency of content and evaluation aspects. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Kembali

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