Master’s Thesis Denchai Prabjandee 2010 Thesis Advisor Jutarat Vibulphol

Master’s ThesisDenchai Prabjandee

2010

Thesis AdvisorJutarat Vibulphol

Scope of the Presentation

Background of the Study

Research Questions

Self-directed learning

Research Design

Quasi-experimental study Researcher conducted counseling

sessions for learners who were interested in improving their language skills5 phases

Participants

Name GenderAge

(Year)

Level of

studyField of study

Level started

learning

English

Preme Male 19 Grade 12 Science – Math Kindergarten

Mc Male 17 Grade 12 Science – Math Kindergarten

Noon Female 17 Grade 12 Math –English Kindergarten

Ting TingFemale

18 Grade 12 Math – English Kindergarten

AimFemale

17 Grade 12 Science – Math Kindergarten

BiewFemale

17 Grade 12 Science – Math Elementary

Instruments

English Language Counseling Program

English Language Counseling Program

English Language Counseling Program

Phase 1: Understanding the learner

Phase 2: Raising learner’s awareness about learning styles

Phase 3: Designing a self-study plan

Phase 3 (Continued)

Problems with General Skills Fundamental Skills

Listening Vocabulary and Pronunciation

Speaking Vocabulary, Pronunciation, and Grammar

Reading Vocabulary and Grammar

Writing Vocabulary and Grammar

Phase 3 (Continued)

English language learning resources

1. URL: http://www.cdlponline.org/

Level: All

Topics: Working, law and government, family,

school, health and safety, housing,

money, science and technology,

services, going places, nature.

Description:

There are many topics that you can

listen along with the reading passage

such as family, school, nature etc. Some

topics provide video clips to help you

understand better.

Speakers: Native speakers

Types of file: Audio/ Video

Transcript: Available

Phase 4: Counseling

Phase 5: Evaluating learning

Manual for Counselors

Findings: Research Question 1

English language counseling program Self-directed learning

Findings: Research Question 2 The participants had positive opinions towards the

English language counseling programAdvantages: completion, success Improved language skillsIncreased self-discipline Increased confidence Helped them achieve the goals

Discussions

Limitations of the study

Data from leaner’s journals are limited Time constraints Materials are limited