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
