| Titre : | The Effective Use of Appreciation Education on Students’ Learning and Self-Esteem. The case of Second Year EFL Students from University of Saida Dr. Moulay Tahar |
| Auteurs : | Zahraa Rodina RAMDANI, Auteur ; P/ LLA Dr. Naima GUERROUDJ, Directeur de thèse |
| Type de document : | texte imprimé |
| Editeur : | SAIDA [ALGERIE] : 1- University of Saida - Dr. Moulay Tahar / Faculty of Letters, Languages and Arts Department of English Language and Literature, 2023-2024 |
| Format : | 53p / CD |
| Langues: | Anglais |
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| Mots-clés: | Appreciation Education, Students’ self-esteem, Algerian EFL classrooms. |
| Résumé : | The prevalence of appreciation education as an approach to teaching has been subject of important discussion in various academic studies, and its perceived benefits on students' learning and self-esteem cannot be overstated. This research study aims at investigating the effects of appreciation education usage on Algerian EFL students’ confidence and self- esteem, and exploring the advantages and opportunities it brings to the classroom environment. The significance of the study lies in its contribution to solving the common difficulties experienced by EFL students, namely the oral anxiety and decreased learning motivation, through the application of appreciation-based teaching. To carry out the investigation, a triangulation approach was utilized for the data collection process on the basis of a questionnaire administered to 40 EFL students from University of Saida Dr. Moulay Tahar, a formal face-to-face interview conducted with five EFL teachers from the same university, and a classroom observation conducted by the researcher. The findings revealed that learning through appreciation is a teaching approach validated by teachers and students alike, and one that can generate positive outcomes on students if employed correctly. Moreover, results indicate that although appreciation education is fairly employed in Algerian EFL classrooms, it remains inextricably related to the personality of the teacher; meaning it can be overlooked depending on the nature of the classroom, and the preference of instructors in terms of teaching said classroom. Raising awareness of appreciation education in Algerian universities is recommended to help students develop a positive perspective of university teaching. |
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Table of Content
Dedication .................................................................................................................................................I Acknowledgments................................................................................................................................... II Abstract ..................................................................................................................................................III List of Tables..........................................................................................................................................VI List of Figures.......................................................................................................................................VII List of Abbreviations........................................................................................................................... VIII General Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1 CHAPTER ONE: Review of Literature 1.1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2. Definition of Education................................................................................................................ 3 1.2.1. Types of Education .............................................................................................................. 4 1.2.1.1. Formal Education......................................................................................................... 4 1.2.1.2. Informal Education....................................................................................................... 4 1.3. Appreciation Education................................................................................................................ 4 1.3.1. Theoretical Foundations of Appreciation Education ........................................................... 5 1.3.1.1. Humanistic Thinking.................................................................................................... 5 1.3.1.2. Self-worth..................................................................................................................... 6 1.3.1.3. Motivational Reinforcement ........................................................................................ 6 1.4. The Role of Appreciation Education in Meeting Students’ Needs.............................................. 6 1.4.1. Students’ Evaluation and Management................................................................................ 8 1.5. The Importance of Teacher Presence in Appreciation Education................................................ 8 1.6. Student-Teacher Relationship ...................................................................................................... 9 1.6.1. Key Strategies for Building Good Teacher-Student Relationships.................................... 11 1.7. Humor in Appreciation Education ............................................................................................. 12 1.8. Motivating by Appreciation ....................................................................................................... 13 1.9. The Role of Communication in the Classroom.......................................................................... 14 1.10. Conclusion.............................................................................................................................. 15 CHAPTER TWO: Research Methodology 2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 16 2.2. Case study .................................................................................................................................. 16 2.3. Research Methodology Design .................................................................................................. 16 2.3.1. The type of the Research.................................................................................................... 16 2.3.2. Research Methodology....................................................................................................... 17 V 2.3.2.1. Triangulation Method................................................................................................. 17 2.3.2.2. Justifying the Use of Triangulation Method .............................................................. 18 2.3.3. Research Aim and instruments........................................................................................... 18 2.3.4. The Participants of the Study ............................................................................................. 19 2.3.5. Description and Administration of the Research Instruments ........................................... 19 2.4. The Questionnaire ...................................................................................................................... 19 2.4.1. Description of Students’ Questionnaire ............................................................................. 20 2.4.2 Administration of Students’ Questionnaire........................................................................ 20 2.5. The Interview ............................................................................................................................. 21 2.5.1. Description of Teachers’ Interview.................................................................................... 21 2.5.2. Administration of Teachers’ Interview .............................................................................. 22 2.6. Classroom Observation .............................................................................................................. 22 2.7. Conclusion.................................................................................................................................. 22 CHAPTER THREE: Data Analysis and Findings 3.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 24 3.2. Data Analysis............................................................................................................................. 24 3.2.1. Students’ Questionnaire ..................................................................................................... 24 3.2.2. Teachers’ Interview............................................................................................................ 34 3.2.3. Classroom Observation ...................................................................................................... 39 3.3. Interpretation of the Main Results.............................................................................................. 40 3.4. Limitations ................................................................................................................................. 41 3.5. Suggestions and Recommendations........................................................................................... 41 3.6. Recommendations for Future Research ..................................................................................... 42 3.7. Conclusion.................................................................................................................................. 42 General Conclusion................................................................................................................................ 43 Bibliography........................................................................................................................................... 46 Appendix (A): Students’ Questionnaire................................................................................................. 48 Appendix (B): Teachers’ Interview....................................................................................................... 50 52 .......................................................................................................................................................ملخص Résumé................................................................................................................................................... 53 |
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