An investigation of ESL learners' perceptions towards the use of an online discussion board in enhancing students' English language learning

Karen Cheryl Jinivon An investigation of ESL learners' perceptions towards the use of an online discussion board in enhancing students' English language learning. Masters thesis, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate students/ perceptions towards an online discussion board to enhance English language learning. The methodology used is case study. One case (an online discussion board) was studied. Students engage in online discussion activity for a period of six weeks. A total of 48 students participated in the online discussion. Whereas 25 students returned the self administered open-ended questionnaire. A content analysis was used to analyse the data on the online discussion board and the unit of analysis is the message posted by the students on the board. Frequency analysis was used to process the data for each question. The question of whether students were encouraged to read and write in English language/ the result was inconclusive. Based on the questionnaire administered it was found that students showed a positive response towards the online discussion. Further studies should be done in Malaysia with a larger sample size and teachers who wish to use this mode of teaching MUET should consider using a module as a guideline to teach and as a guideline for students on what and how to learn using an online discussion board.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Keyword:	Online learning, English language learning, Discussion board, Student perception, Computer-mediated communication, MUET
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1603-1696.6 Secondary education. High schools
Department:	SCHOOL > School of Education and Social Development
Depositing User:	DG MASNIAH AHMAD -
Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2025 10:03
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2025 10:03
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45643

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