Sáng kiến kinh nghiệm Applying shadowing techniques to improve english pronunciation for ethnic students at Quy Hop high school Quy Hop district, Nghe An province

Nội dung tóm tắt: Sáng kiến kinh nghiệm Applying shadowing techniques to improve english pronunciation for ethnic students at Quy Hop high school Quy Hop district, Nghe An province

1. Score and percentage (%) without applying Shadowing method Grade Total (In the first semester . School year: 2021-2022) Excilent Good Average Weak SL % SL % SL % SL % 10D2 41 14 34.1 13 31.7 14 34.1 0 0 10D3 42 15 35.7 14 33.3 13 30.9 0 0 10D4 42 13 30.9 15 35.7 14 33.3 0 0 10D5 41 14 34.1 12 29.3 15 36.6 0 0 44. Results from post-test Score and percentage (%) applying Shadowing method (Inthe second semester - School year: 2021-2022) GRADE TOTAL Excilent Good Average Weak SL % SL % SL % SL % 10D2 41 21 51.2 19 46.3 1 2.4 0 0 10D3 42 21 50.0 19 45.2 2 4.8 0 0 10D4 42 23 54.8 18 42.9 1 2.4 0 0 10D5 41 22 53.7 18 43.9 1 2.4 0 0 From the above table, we can see that the percentage of quite good students increased when Shadowing technique was applied to ethnic students in Quy Hop district - Nghe An province. That is the greatest joy and pride of an English teacher. However, it is necessary to apply this method continuously, more for the students to have a sense of learning and practicing according to the teacher, which is also the training for them to pronounce correctly, accurately and fluently. it is also necessary to improve for ethnic students to develop better in the subject of English 35
2. After 6 weeks of experimentation (not yet applied in the 1st semester and applied in the 2nd semester ), I find this technique effective for students who still do not know how to pronounce correctly, fluently,not brave when reading the lesson, learning consciousness is not high . and ethnic children in the western mountainous district of Nghe An-specifically, in Quy Hop . district 4.5. The students’ opinions toward the lessons with shadowing methods The questionnaire on the students’opinions toward the shadowing methods Applying "Shadowing" method in English Date of evaluation: pronunciation Please answer the following questions by putting a tick in the appropriate box. “ Shadowing techniquique” in English pronunciation Agree Disagree 1. Helped me practice pronounciation in English naturally 2. Helped me get more and more familiar with English sounds, the rhythm and the intonation of a sentence. 3. Made me develop listening comprehension 4. Helped me develop the ability to produce speech 5. I felt relaxed and excited when shadowed a poem or a song 6. This kind of activity should be held regularly in the school Other comments: Thank you for your cooperation 36
3. The following chart illustrates the participants’ opinions towards the lessons used the shadowing techniques. It is clear from the Chart, 86 percent of the students felt interested in the lessons. However, it seemed that the minority of the surveyed students, which accounted for 14 percent did not find the lessons interesting because they were not hardworking enough. And they were stimulated to take part in the lessons. Students'opinions toward the shadowing methods 14% Agreement Disagreement 86% 37
4. 4.6.Here are some pictures of the class related to shadowing in English pronunciation in Quy Hop high school: 38
5. PART III.Conclusion: 1.Conclusion In summary, shadowing technique is very important for high school students - but it is also easy to implement for mountainous students especially through this research I found it suitable for the local level of absorption and learning and it is very practical. with basic classes of QUY HOP high school Through using teaching methods in teaching English, especially Shadowing method in pronunciationl, I manually draw some following experienced lessons : 1. Teachers should have careful preparation for the lessons. If this is done, students will feel interested in learning the lesson. 2. During the listening lesson, teachers should take steps to change or modificate to suit each lesson for students to avoid boredom. 3. Pronunciation can not only help students improve their language but also help them be confident to communicate with the foreigners. 4. Teachers should design the lessons smoothly and simply so that students can easily practice the topic of the lesson. I am now a teacher of English of these classes as the follows:10D2, 10D3, 10D4,10D5. I realized that students had many difficulties in“pronunciation” many years ago. But after teaching the knowledge to the students, they are interested in learning this part very much. Most of them (95%-97%) can understand the lessons. To be honest, this thesis was completed with my best attempt but mistakes are unavoidable. So I do hope that I’ll receive ideas, advice from my friends and colleagues. 2.Recommendations Through the teaching process, I have gained some small experiences and the results are very encouraging. The number of students who read poorly and read slowly in class has now decreased a lot, showing that their sense of learning is very good In English lessons, the students read with great enthusiasm, not only reading aloud and clearly, but many students practice their voice very well. And the first step into learning English has flourished. It is also an important factor for children to study in different programs. Above are the "methods to guide English pronunciation through shadowing method" that I have given form. I think, this is also a matter of great interest in common English. We look forward to receiving the comments of teachers and teachers to improve their expertise in the teaching process. 40
6. After six weeks of preparation and conducting a survey at Quy Hop High School, I found that the children pronounce better and are more bold when speaking English while learning other skills they already know how to combine and create an atmosphere in learning English The QH school should establishe professional network groups, clusters of expertise, organizes training sessions at schools to contribute to improving teaching quality and skills for teachers. Teacher asks students to listen every day, anytime, anywhere. This is a mandatory rule, but many people fail and give up English because they do not understand and see this principle. To be successful with English, students have to spend 2-3 hours a day. But no one is completely free to listen to that. And then I argued that I was busy, I was too busy, so I couldn't learn English . “English does not require you to spend as much time as you do in school. You just need to spend a little time on it, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes every time you are walking to school, going to the market, sitting on the bus, washing clothes, cooking rice, listen to take advantage. time every day. You will find listening becomes much lighter and easier.” Try asking all the people who are successful with English, they will give you the same answer: Listen every day, anytime, anywhere! In order for the shadowing lesson in pronunciation in Quy Hop to achieve high results, it must be skillfully integrated, not forced, and must be carefully prepared by teachers and students. The preparation of the teacher must be shown through the pronunciation system in the lesson preparation, which must be concise and scientific, suitable for all subjects in the class (each class, each lesson, each part) in different ways. In addition to preparing lessons, teachers must prepare necessary teaching materials such as pictures, videos, youtube channels For students, they must do well the exercises in the textbook, and read new lessons before going to class. . Teachers must continuously apply the Shadowing method in teaching English pronunciation In the process of teaching, teachers must pay attention to listen to students' opinions, answer their questions, and pay attention to them. From there, teachers will help students pronounce correctly and fluently, helping them understand the lesson more deeply. Subject teachers regularly work with homeroom teachers, school administrators, families and localities to agree on measures to educate studentsabout the environment. 41
7. Besides, the lessons organized for students to work in groups and in pairs are very necessary and useful for students to practice better in the English learning environment. Sincere thanks! 42
8. PART IV: REFERENCE a- Some channels that students can participate in learning by level from easy to difficult: 1. Serlymar – kênh Youtube học tiếng anh có phụ đề cho người mất gốc 2. Let’s Talk – kênh youtube học tiếng anh có phụ đề hay nhất 3. Rachel’s English – kênh Youtube học tiếng anh có phụ đê giúp phát âm chuẩn nhất 4. VOA Learning English 5. Dan Hauer 6. Learn English with Steve Ford – kênh Youtube học tiếng anh nâng cao cho học sinh 7. 8 IELTS – kênh youtube học tiếng anh dành cho các bạn có trình độ nâng cao 8. TED talks – kênh youtube luyện nghe tiếng anh nâng cao 9. BBC Learning English 10. Learn English witn TV Series b- Some websites and applications to practise english with shadowing techniques • • • • • 43