Presentation-based-learning And Its Impact On The Outcomes Of Master Students
Auteurs : Remil Nour Elhouda .
Résumé
Teaching has constantly been the act of imparting knowledge and sharing experience. It is a demanding job that requires time and energy. Great efforts are made by both teachers and learners to successfully perform in academic contexts. In this research paper, the researcher intends to discuss presentation-based learning as one of the debatable topics in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. First, the researcher aims to answer the two straightforward questions; what is the impact of presentation-based learning on Master I students' outcomes? And how can this strategy improve the level of language proficiency among students? Also, the researcher aims to compare the students' achievements before and after their presentations occur inside the classroom. The case study takes place at Master I Class of Practical Communication in the English Department, Saida University. In this respect, the researcher has used the mixed method approach where the questionnaire and classroom observation are employed to collect the necessary data. Participants are Sixty-five Master I students studying Didactics and Civilization. They are asked to share their opinions on the use of presentations and their effect on their outcomes. The results show that students consider classroom presentations as a burden and a source of fatigue without any tangible results. However, some teachers believe that the presentation task is necessary for Master students since it will help them later in their careers as future English teachers. Further, other teachers add that presentations teach students self-confidence and public speaking skills.
Mots clés
Language proficiency, academic performance, presentations-based learning, teacher involvement, classroom presentations
