The Effect of Mobile English Learning Center to Teacher's Ability, English Proficiency and Attitude of Students in Remote Areas

Inequality in education is an important problem in Thailand especially English learning between urban and rural students that concerned teacher quality, socioeconomic status of students, and English learning support system that directly affects the quality of English learning. This research aimed to...

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Main Authors: Wanida Simpol, Phoom Praraksa, Prakit Sinthong, Paulina paulina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of English Teacher Education 2021-07-01
Series:IJET (Indonesian Journal of English Teaching)
Online Access:http://jurnalftk.uinsby.ac.id/index.php/IJET/article/view/649
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author Wanida Simpol
Phoom Praraksa
Prakit Sinthong
Paulina paulina
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Prakit Sinthong
Paulina paulina
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description Inequality in education is an important problem in Thailand especially English learning between urban and rural students that concerned teacher quality, socioeconomic status of students, and English learning support system that directly affects the quality of English learning. This research aimed to develop teachers' ability in teaching English, English proficiency and attitude of primary students in Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 where located in the remote area of Thailand using Mobile English Learning Center based on activity based learning approach. The study conducted 2 phases in the academic year 2019 with the 157 affiliated schools comprising of 130 teachers and 1,482 students. The quantitative and qualitative data were collected through questionnaires, English skills assessment, observation, interview, and reflection meetings. Descriptive statistics were applied for quantitative data, Z-test and one sample t-test for hypothesis testing and content analysis for qualitative data. The result of this research indicated that the treatment affected teachers' ability in teaching English, English proficiency and attitude of the students with the statistical significance, and also achieved the student attitude toward English learning. The implication and recommendation were also discussed.
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spelling doaj.art-8e52a7a8e0ab4417bcb51db7f975a6972022-12-22T01:47:59ZengDepartment of English Teacher EducationIJET (Indonesian Journal of English Teaching)2302-29572548-64972021-07-01101708510.15642/ijet2.2021.10.1.70-85452The Effect of Mobile English Learning Center to Teacher's Ability, English Proficiency and Attitude of Students in Remote AreasWanida Simpol0Phoom Praraksa1Prakit Sinthong2Paulina paulina3Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 2Samutprakan Primary Educational Service Area Office 1Jiarawanon-Utis 4th School, WangsaphungUniversitas Muhammadiyah GresikInequality in education is an important problem in Thailand especially English learning between urban and rural students that concerned teacher quality, socioeconomic status of students, and English learning support system that directly affects the quality of English learning. This research aimed to develop teachers' ability in teaching English, English proficiency and attitude of primary students in Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 where located in the remote area of Thailand using Mobile English Learning Center based on activity based learning approach. The study conducted 2 phases in the academic year 2019 with the 157 affiliated schools comprising of 130 teachers and 1,482 students. The quantitative and qualitative data were collected through questionnaires, English skills assessment, observation, interview, and reflection meetings. Descriptive statistics were applied for quantitative data, Z-test and one sample t-test for hypothesis testing and content analysis for qualitative data. The result of this research indicated that the treatment affected teachers' ability in teaching English, English proficiency and attitude of the students with the statistical significance, and also achieved the student attitude toward English learning. The implication and recommendation were also discussed.http://jurnalftk.uinsby.ac.id/index.php/IJET/article/view/649
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Phoom Praraksa
Prakit Sinthong
Paulina paulina
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title_short The Effect of Mobile English Learning Center to Teacher's Ability, English Proficiency and Attitude of Students in Remote Areas
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