MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING QUY NHON UNIVERSITY PHAN MỸ LINH A STUDY ON EFL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE USE OF QUIZLET IN TEACHING VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS AT AN ENGLISH CENTER Field: Theory and Methodology of English Language Teaching Code: 8140111 Supervisor: TRUONG VAN DINH, Ph. Binh Dinh - 2023 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC QUY NHƠN PHAN MỸ LINH NHẬN THỨC CỦA GIÁO VIÊN TIẾNG ANH VỀ VIỆC SỬ DỤNG QUIZLET ĐỂ DẠY TỪ VỰNG CHO TRẺ EM Ở TRUNG TÂM ANH NGỮ Ngành: Lý luận và phương pháp dạy học bộ môn Tiếng Anh Mã số: 8140111 Người hướng dẫn: TS. TRƯƠNG VĂN ĐỊNH Bình Định - 2023 i STATEMENT OF AUTHORSHIP The thesis entitled “A study on EFL teachers’ perceptions of the use of Quizlet in teaching vocabulary to young learners at an English center” is conducted under the direction of Truong Van Dinh, Ph. at Quy Nhon University.
I declare that the information reported in this study is the result of my own work and effort, except where due reference is made. This thesis has not been submitted to any university for the award of a degree. Binh Dinh, 2023 PHAN MY LINH ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The total completion of this scientific research project is the result of not only my efforts but also the precious assistance of those to whom I would like to express my sincere gratitude. First of all, I am really grateful to my supervisor, Dr.
Truong Van Dinh, for her great instruction, encouragement, patience, and vital assistance. He has always been available to support me not only academically but also spiritually. Secondly, I would like to thank the primary teachers and English center teachers who participated in this study for their willingness to contribute useful thoughts and experiences about teaching English to young learners through questionnaires and interviews. Thirdly, my heartfelt thanks also go to the Department of English teachers for the invaluable knowledge they shared with me during my M.
I would also like to thank all of the librarians at Quy Nhon University for allowing me to find and borrow valuable documents. Furthermore, my greatest gratitude is also sent to my loving family, which includes my parents, younger sister, and older brother. I dedicate this thesis to my family because of their constant support and unconditional love. Their love drives me to finish this degree.
Finally, I would like to show my gratitude and blessings to everyone who assisted me in completing my thesis. iii ABSTRACT Vocabulary is at the heart of developing proficiency and achieving competency in any language learning skill. Moreover, as technology advances, the process of incorporating technology with education has become increasingly necessary. Therefore, this study aimed to explore teachers’ perceptions of using Quizlet to teach vocabulary to young learners.
This study used a descriptive quantitative and qualitative approach, collecting data via questionnaires and interviews. The research was conducted at an English center in Gia Lai Province with the participation of 17 EFL teachers. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of teachers had positive attitudes of using Quizlet in teaching vocabulary to young learners. The teachers said that using Quizlet helped their students acquire new vocabulary quickly, remember vocabulary longer and draw young learners’ greater attention.
However, there are also some difficulties that EFL teachers face with Quizlet such as limited time, controlling classrooms, Internet connection. The researcher suggests that further studies in this area should consider a bigger sample size as well as use a variety of instruments to get a deeper understanding of EFL teachers’ perceptions of teaching vocabulary with Quizlet. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS STATEMENT OF AUTHORSHIP. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS.
iv LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS. viii LIST OF TABLES. ix CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION. Aim and Objectives of the Study.
Aim of the Study. Objectives of the Study. Scope of the Study. Significance of the Study.
Organization of the Study. 4 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW. Definition of Vocabulary. Importance of Vocabulary.
Types of Vocabulary. Vocabulary Teaching and Learning. Teaching vocabulary to young learners. Definition of Young Learner.
Characteristics of Young Learners .