VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES CAO THAI HA APPLYING NOTE-TAKING STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP 10TH - GRADE STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILLS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECT AT A HIGH SCHOOL IN HA NOI (Áp dụng các chiến lược ghi chú để phát triển kĩ năng nghe cho học sinh khối 10 - một dự án nghiên cứu giả thực nghiệm tại một trường THPT ở Hà Nội) M. Minor Program Thesis Field : English Teaching Methodology Code : 8140231.01 Hanoi - 2024 VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES CAO THAI HA APPLYING NOTE-TAKING STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP 10TH - GRADE STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILLS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECT AT A HIGH SCHOOL IN HA NOI (Áp dụng các chiến lược ghi chú để phát triển kĩ năng nghe cho học sinh khối 10 - một dự án nghiên cứu giả thực nghiệm tại một trường THPT ở Hà Nội) M. Minor Program Thesis Field : English Teaching Methodology Code : 8140231. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai Hanoi - 2024 DECLARATION BY THE AUTHOR I hereby certify that the thesis entitled “Applying note-taking strategies to develop 10th-grade student’s listening skills: a quasi-experimental research project at a high school in Hanoi” is the result of my own research for the Degree of Master of Arts in English Linguistics.
The substance of the thesis has not, wholly or in part, been submitted for any other degrees to any other colleges or institutions. Except where reference has been made in the text, this thesis contains no material previously published or written by another person. Author’s signature Cao Thai Ha Approved by SUPERVISOR Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai Date: 20/09/2024 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In the completion of this thesis, I am deeply grateful for the support and guidance I received from various individuals whose contributions were invaluable. First and foremost, my profound appreciation goes to my supervisor, Ms.
Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Mai whose expertise, patience, and insightful feedback were instrumental in guiding my research to fruition. Their encouragement and unwavering support throughout this journey have been a source of motivation and inspiration. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to the faculty members of the Falcuty of Post Graduates Studies at the University of Languages and International Studies for their invaluable advice and for providing a stimulating academic environment that allowed me to grow as a researcher. Their willingness to share knowledge and offer constructive criticism has significantly contributed to my professional development.
My heartfelt thanks go out to my peers and colleagues, whose fellowship and support throughout this process were invaluable. The camaraderie we shared has left a lasting imprint on my academic journey. I am especially thankful to the participants of this study, the 10th-grade students and their teachers at High School of Education Sciences, without whom this research would not have been possible. Their enthusiasm and cooperation were crucial in obtaining the findings of this study.
A special note of thanks to my family, whose unwavering support and belief in my abilities have been a constant source of strength. Their encouragement and love have been the cornerstone of my resilience and perseverance. This thesis is a culmination of collective support and encouragement from everyone mentioned, and to all of you, I extend my sincerest appreciation. i ABSTRACT The current study delves into the effectiveness of note-taking strategies in enhancing students’ listening skills, a crucial aspect of academic success.
Through a controlled experiment involving two groups - a control group continuing with standard educational practices and an experimental group introduced to specific note-taking strategies - this research aimed to evaluate how these methods influence listening comprehension. Pre-tests and post-tests were administered to both groups to measure changes in listening skills, complemented by questionnaires to gauge students’ attitudes towards note-taking. The findings reveal a significant improvement in the listening comprehension scores of the experimental group, compared to the control group, underscoring the potential benefits of incorporating note-taking strategies into learning processes. Additionally, questionnaire responses from the experimental group highlighted a positive shift in attitudes towards note- taking, with increased willingness to utilize these strategies in future learning scenarios.