Detail Can Reading Selections Positively Influence Reading, Thinking, and Writing Skills?   Oleh:  Roengpitya, Rungpat Jenis: Article from Proceeding Dalam koleksi: 3rd CELC Symposium Proceedings: Selected Papers from the Third CELC Symposium for English Language Teachers 2011, page 133-144. Fulltext: 133-144.pdf (1.2MB) Isi artikel Many English courses in higher education are designed for an academic purpose (Kramsch, 2000). In the academia, it is crucial that the English competency of students meets the level at which enables them to use English as a medium for analysis of texts in various fields, and critical writing. However, in many primary and secondary schools in Thailand, Thai students do not have adequate competence in English to do this (Wiriyachitra, 2002, p. 7). Thus, university freshmen need English courses which can help advance their English. For this reason, reading materials of English courses at university level play an important role. While such reading materials can indirectly strengthen students’ morals and integrity (core values of some universities), they can also broaden their world views and in so doing improve their thinking skills. This paper proposes several types of reading materials for English courses specifically for freshman monks and novices. The reading materials have been designed to conform to Buddhist precepts (as this is the context of the study) and to suit the specific interests of these students, their special field being religion. It has been found that the selection of English reading materials helps students develop their thinking, strengthens their English grammar and improves their organization skills in writing. Additionally, students pay more attention and learn to study on their own if the reading materials are changed each semester. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Kembali

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