The Occurrences of WTC among Malaysian Pre-university Students in and ESL Online Classroom

Anna Lynn Abu Bakar (2023) The Occurrences of WTC among Malaysian Pre-university Students in and ESL Online Classroom. International Journal of Modern Education (IJMOE), 5. pp. 1-10.

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Abstract

The English language is regarded as an important mode of communication in Malaysia, particularly in higher education institutions and the workplace. The perception that graduates lack English communication skills renders them unemployable upon graduation. Therefore, a great deal of effort has been expended to produce students who can communicate effectively in a variety of social and professional settings. The Ministry of Education has taken numerous steps to improve the English proficiency of students. This study examines preuniversity students' willingness to communicate (WTC) in a digital setting at a local university. This study employed a qualitative methodology and included 12 classroom observations. The classroom observation data was subjected to an inter-rater reliability analysis, and the results revealed that the mood and role of the English Language Instructors (ELIs) significantly influenced the occurrences of WTC in English among pre-university students. The findings of this study are intended to provide stakeholders, curriculum developers, and ELIs with a better understanding of the teaching and learning factors that must be considered in order to ensure students' WTC in English.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Willingness To Communicate (WTC), Occurrences, Online Classroom, Classroom Observation, Pre-University Students
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB2300-2430 Higher education
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2023 16:02
Last Modified:	23 Oct 2023 16:02
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37524

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