Khóa luận tốt nghiệp the current status of using the internet for learning of english majored students at vietnam national university of agriculture

Khảo sát thực trạng sử dụng Internet trong học tập của sinh viên chuyên ngành tiếng Anh tại Đại học Nông nghiệp Việt Nam, phân tích hiệu quả và thách thức.

• Tác giả: Nguyen Van Thuan
• Người hướng dẫn: Le Thi Hong Lam, M.A
• Trường học: Vietnam National University of Agriculture
• Chuyên ngành: English
• Đề tài: The Current Status of Using the Internet for Learning of English-Majored Students at Vietnam National University of Agriculture
• Loại tài liệu: thesis
• Năm xuất bản: 2021
• Địa điểm: Hanoi

Mục lục chi tiết

• CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY
• ACKNOWLEDGMENT
• 1. PART 1: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1. RATIONALE FOR THE STUDY
• 1.2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
• 1.2.1. Aims of the study
• 1.2.2. Objectives of the study
• 1.3. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• 1.4. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
• 1.5. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• 1.6. DESIGN OF THE STUDY
• 2. PART 2: DEVELOPMENT
• 2.1. Chapter 1: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1.1. REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS STUDIES (at home/abroad)
• 2.1.1.1. Review of previous studies in Viet Nam
• 2.1.1.2. Review of the previous studies abroad
• 2.1.2. REVIEW OF THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
• 2.1.2.1. Uses of the Internet
• 2.1.2.2. The role of the internet
• 2.1.2.3. University students and the Internet
• 2.1.3. RESEARCH GOVERNING ORIENTATION
• 2.1.3.1. Theoretical research methods
• 3. CHAPTER 3: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
• 3.1. THE LOCATION OF THE STUDENTS’ INTERNET ACCESS
• 3.2. THE LENGTH OF TIME STUDENTS SPEND ON THE INTERNET
• 3.3. FREQUENCY OF USING THE INTERNET FOR STUDYING
• 3.4. THE PURPOSES OF STUDENTS' INTERNET ACCESS
• 3.5. STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERNET
• 3.6. STUDENTS’ MONTHLY SPENDING/PAYMENT ON THE INTERNET
• 3.7. LIMITATION OF THE CURRENT RESEARCH
• 3.8. Recommendations for Vietnam National University Of Agriculture
• 3.9. Recommendations for the professors and academic advisors
• 3.10. Recommendations for the students
• References
• Appendix

Tóm tắt

I. Internet Learning

The study explores the internet learning practices of English major students at Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA). It highlights the increasing reliance on the internet for educational purposes, emphasizing its role in enhancing language acquisition and student engagement. The research identifies that students primarily use the internet for accessing educational resources, online courses, and interactive learning platforms. The findings suggest that digital learning has become integral to the academic lives of these students, offering flexibility and access to a vast repository of knowledge.

1.1. Online Education

The study delves into the adoption of online education among English major students. It reveals that students frequently engage with e-learning platforms to supplement their classroom learning. The research underscores the importance of educational technology in facilitating language acquisition and improving academic performance. However, it also points out challenges such as limited access to high-speed internet and the need for digital literacy training.

1.2. Digital Learning

The research highlights the transformative impact of digital learning on the educational experiences of students. It notes that students utilize various online tools and resources to enhance their learning outcomes. The study emphasizes the need for institutions to integrate e-learning into their curricula to better support students in their academic pursuits.

II. English Major Students

The study focuses on the English major students at VNUA, examining their internet usage patterns and its impact on their learning. It reveals that these students are highly active online, using the internet for both academic and non-academic purposes. The research highlights the role of the internet in fostering student engagement and improving language acquisition skills. It also discusses the challenges faced by students, such as distractions and the need for self-discipline in managing their online activities.

2.1. Language Acquisition

The study explores how English major students leverage the internet for language acquisition. It finds that students frequently use online resources such as language learning apps, video tutorials, and interactive platforms to improve their English proficiency. The research underscores the importance of integrating digital learning tools into language education to enhance learning outcomes.

2.2. Student Engagement

The research examines the role of the internet in fostering student engagement among English major students. It reveals that online platforms provide students with opportunities for collaborative learning and peer interaction. The study emphasizes the need for educators to leverage educational technology to create engaging and interactive learning environments.

III. Vietnam National University of Agriculture

The study is conducted at Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), focusing on the internet usage patterns of its English major students. It highlights the university's efforts to integrate online education into its curriculum, providing students with access to digital resources and e-learning platforms. The research also discusses the challenges faced by the university, such as the need for infrastructure development and faculty training in educational technology.

3.1. Educational Technology

The study examines the role of educational technology at VNUA, particularly in the context of English major students. It reveals that the university has made significant strides in adopting digital tools to enhance the learning experience. However, the research also points out the need for further investment in technology infrastructure and faculty development to fully realize the potential of online education.

3.2. Academic Performance

The research explores the impact of internet usage on the academic performance of English major students at VNUA. It finds that students who effectively utilize online resources tend to perform better academically. The study emphasizes the importance of providing students with access to high-quality digital learning materials and support services to enhance their academic outcomes.

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VIET NAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES BA THESIS THE CURRENT STATUS OF USING THE INTERNET FOR LEARNING OF ENGLISH -MAJORED STUDENTS AT VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE THỰC TRẠNG SỬ DỤNG INTERNET TRONG HỌC TẬP CỦA SINH VIÊN NGÀNH NGÔN NGỮ ANH HỌC VIỆN NÔNG NGHIỆP VIỆT NAM Student: NGUYEN VAN THUAN Major: ENGLISH Supervisor: LE THI HONG LAM, M.A NGUYEN THI KIM QUE, M.Ed HÀ NỘI - 2021 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY I, the undersigned, hereby certify my authority of the study project report entitled “The current state of using the internet for learning of English-majored students at Vietnam National University of Agriculture” submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor in the English Language. Except where the reference is indicated, no other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgment in the text of the thesis. Hanoi, 2021 Approved by SUPERVISOR (Signature and full name) Date:…………………… i ACKNOWLEDGMENT Throughout my thesis work, I received enthusiastic support and guidance, which guided and encouraged me to overcome all obstacles and bring this difficult but meaningful time to a close. First of all, I would like to thank Supervisor Ms.

Le Thi Hong Lam (MA) for wholeheartedly guiding us through each lesson as well as talks and discussions about creativity in scientific research. Second, I'd like to express my gratitude to Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Que, who assisted me in correcting spelling and grammar errors in my thesis. Third, I'd like to thank the teachers at Vietnam National University of Agriculture's Faculty of Foreign Language Education for enthusiastically imparting valuable knowledge that will help me throughout my studies at the university.

In addition, I'd like to thank my juniors and classmates for assisting me with the survey and assisting me in passing the thesis. Last but not least, I would like to express my gratitude to my family for providing the best conditions for me to study and complete the study program at the lecture hall after four years of university. Finally, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who assisted me in completing this internship report. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY.

ii TABLE OF CONTENTS. iii LIST OF TABLES. v LIST OF FIGURES. vii PART 1: INTRODUCTION.

RATIONALE FOR THE STUDY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY. Aims of the study. Objectives of the study.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY. DESIGN OF THE STUDY. 5 Chapter 1: LITERATURE REVIEW .1 REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS STUDIES (at home/abroad).

Review of previous studies in Viet Nam .2 Review of the previous studies abroad. REVIEW OF THEORETICAL BACKGROUND. Uses of the Internet. The role of the internet.

University students and the Internet. RESEARCH GOVERNING ORIENTATION. Theoretical research methods. 22 CHAPTER 3: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION .THE LOCATION OF THE STUDENTS’ INTERNET ACCESS.

THE LENGTH OF TIME STUDENTS SPEND ON THE INTERNET. FREQUENCY OF USING THE INTERNET FOR STUDYING. THE PURPOSES OF STUDENTS' INTERNET ACCESS. STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERNET.

STUDENTS’ MONTHLY SPENDING/PAYMENT ON THE INTERNET. LIMITATION OF THE CURRENT RESEARCH.Recommendations for Vietnam National University Of Agriculture. Recommendations for the professors and academic advisors. Recommendations for the students.

39 iv LIST OF TABLES Table3. Locations of the students’ Internet access .2: The purposes of accessing the Internet .3: Solutions when having problems in learning .4: Differences in top priority activities chosen by students of different courses when using the Internet. 30 v LIST OF FIGURES Figure 3.2 Students’ electronic devices to access the internet.1: The length of time students spend on the internet. Frequency of using the Internet for studying .1 Students use any websites to study online or not .1: Students’ perceptions of the importance of the Internet.1: students’ monthly spending on the internet.

32 vi ABSTRACT Almost every student nowadays has access to the Internet. The Internet is becoming increasingly popular as a tool for students to use for learning, research, and entertainment, etc. This study aims to find out the current state of using the internet for learning of English-majored students at Vietnam National University of Agriculture. This study was carried out using a questionnaire with 14 questions to ask students about their purposes, duration, frequency and contents of their internet access.

According to the survey results, all students stated that the Internet is important to them. This allows us to observe the effects of Internet use in the lives of students and evaluate the factors influencing their Internet use. vii PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1. RATIONALE FOR THE STUDY In recent years, people have witnessed dramatic changes in the media, one of the leading services today is the Internet.

It is an indispensable means of humanity, a service "fast, compact, convenient", not only that, the Internet has been penetrating almost every field from economics, politics, culture, society and all human activities belonging to all classes of society, especially students' learning. The benefits that the Internet brings to students is great: It helps them to have extensive insights in all fields, update information in the fastest way, be convenient in the learning process and bring results high. The Internet is a huge source of information in which all knowledge in all fields is available to help students if they know how to choose and receive information. It is also a factor that promotes the exchange of learning information and social knowledge.

In addition, the Internet also helps relieve stress and stress in studying, has more joy, confidence in life can meet and talk to relatives, friends from far away, make friends. With many people not only in the country but also extending around the world, creating relationships that give these people more opportunities to work after graduation. Nowadays, In the context of globalization with the remarkable development of science and technology, many communication technology services are born to meet the needs of people. One of the current leading means of mass communication is the Internet.

The strong development of the internet system has contributed to the rapid integration of our Vietnamese people into the world and become " International citizens are "equal on social networks. According to the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), our country is proud to have an internet penetration rate of 35.6% as of 1 November 2012. The number of internet users in our country has increased significantly in the past 10 years from 2.1 million in 2003 to 31.1 million by the end of 2012. According to a report from We Are social, as of March 2015, there are 41 million internet users Equivalent to 41% of the population.

Today, with the help of the Internet, the world of information and communications is now on the screen of a computer or a smartphone. The Internet has crept into every lane. the niche of human life, strongly impacting on human life using many different aspects, has become indispensable in social, economic, and security development. In the latest report of marketers shows that in Vietnam the number of online visitors is between 15 and 24 years old.

How is Internet use related to today's young people? Especially students of a particular social population group, are young intellectuals in society, they are the most active and sensitive to the development of technology as well as the Internet. Internet to study for English language students at Vietnam National University Of Agriculture is also necessary to build students a good study path. So the research topic is: "The current status of using the internet in the learning of English majored students at Vietnam National University Of Agriculture ". AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1.

Aims of the study This study aims to find out the current state of internet use of English- majored students at Vietnam National University of Agriculture. Objectives of the study To investigate the current state of English-majored students’ internet use: (their purposes, time, place, means, frequency of their internet access. To make some suggestions to help students use the Internet more effectively. RESEARCH QUESTIONS How do English-majored students at the Vietnam University of Agriculture use the internet? What suggestions for students’ use of the Internet can be made? 1.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY Subject of study: Activities of using the internet of English language students at the Vietnam National University of Agriculture Participants of study: Students majoring in English at Vietnam National University of Agriculture. Scope of study: 100 students including 25 K62 students, 25 K63 students, 25 K64 students, 25 K65 students Scope of space: Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) Time: 7 /2021 1. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY The research contributes to understanding the current state of using the internet for learning of English -majored students at VNUA, from which there are practical perceptions to help students, faculties, and students of other language disciplines, families make appropriate adjustments for students use the internet more efficiently. DESIGN OF THE STUDY Design of the study Apart from abstracts, references & appendices, the study consists of three main parts: PART 1 - INTRODUCTION presents the rationale of the study, aims, and objectives of the study, research questions, the scope as well as the significance of the study.

PART 2 - DEVELOPMENT is divided into 3 chapters: Chapter 1 - LITERATURE REVIEW looks into the previous studies related to Internet use in Vietnam and abroad. It also provides theoretical foundation for this research including the definition, the uses, the role of the Internet, and the relationship between university students and the Internet. Chapter 2 – METHODOLOGY describes the methodology used in the research including data collection instruments (a survey questionnaire), participants, data collecting procedures and data analysis. Chapter 3 - FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS - reports and discusses the findings of the study.

Part 3: CONCLUSION References Appendix 4 PART 2: DEVELOPMENT Chapter 1: LITERATURE REVIEW 1.1 REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS STUDIES (at home/abroad) 1. Review of previous studies in Viet Nam Tran Phuong Thuy (2010), Nghiên cứu hành vi sử dụng mạng internet của thanh thiếu niên Hà Nội. The thesis shows the frequency of internet use by Hanoi youth. Those who use the internet many times/day account for the highest rate of 35.9%, those who use the internet once a day account for 31.

This shows that young people use the internet with quite a high intensity. In which, young people online the most at 20:00 a. The frequency and time spent online by young people depend a lot on the time spent at home and school. College students are more independent in life and study, so the amount of internet access is significantly more than that of students.

With the development of technology with various types of entertainment, news. has attracted great attention of young people in accessing the internet, so in recent years the number of young people accessing it regularly has increased up vigorously. Activities of young people when accessing the internet, Teens, most of them, know the Internet as a source of information and entertainment. They use the Internet more as a means of entertainment to find information.7%) use the Internet to chat and 61.4% use an Internet-connected computer to play online video games and 100% of internet users questioned using the internet for communication.

contact with others (chat and email). Students are more interested in online news and exploiting internet resources than students because they have more knowledge or knowledge, 35% of people participate in forums, blogging, and major social networks in Vietnam. Nguyen Quy Thanh (2018), Mối quan hệ của việc sử dụng internet và hoạt động học tập của sinh viên. The study conducted a survey of 640 students 5 from 10 universities, of which 5 are in Hanoi and 5 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The main results of this study are as follows.