TEACHING GUIDELINES TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION OF UNIVERSITIES IN PATHUM THANI PROVINCE
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The objectives of this research were 1. to study the problems of using English for communication in the classroom. 2. to study satisfaction with learning English for communication in the classroom. 3. to propose teaching methods to promote the use of English for communication in the classroom. This research was a mixed method research. Qualitative research collected data through interviews and open-ended questionnaires to study problems in the use of English for communication in the classroom and to propose teaching methods to promote the use of English for communication in the classroom. In addition, the researcher used quantitative research to collect data by using questionnaires to study satisfaction with learning English for communication in the classroom by collecting from students at universities in Pathum Thani Province total 400 people.
The results of the study showed that regarding to the problems in using English for classroom communication. It was found that there were too many students in the classroom, anxiety in using language to communicate with their classmates, time preparation for communication and selecting appropriate topics. 2. The level of opinions of students regarding their satisfaction in learning English for communication in the classroom, it was at a high level. Considering each aspect, teacher was at the highest average followed by learning content, teaching media, classroom activities and teaching and learning evaluation respectively 3. According to the guidelines, it was found that there were 5 guidelines proposed in terms of teaching and learning to promote the use of English for communication, namely: 1. designing classroom size with appropriateness, organizing time preparation for students, creating activities outside the classroom to promote and support students’ learning from the environment to create motivation. Lastly, speaking teachers should be a good role model in the use of language.
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