SECI Model

Innovative English Teaching by Using SECI Model

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(2) (Externalization)

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(Combination) (Knowledge Asset) Blog


(4) (Internalization)

Abstract
This study aimed at investigating the results of applying the knowledge creating process
SECI to teach a Fundamental English course for 36 participantsall freshmen at Bangkok
University. As qualitative research, this study incorporated the following research tools in data
collection process: 1) a learning log; 2) a teacher observation log; and 3) an in-depth interview.
The major findings of this study included: (1) The participants, through engaging in two
socializing activitiessetting their own learning goals and teacher-learner freewritingobtained
the following benefits: learning English from multiple knowledge resources; practicing process
or work skills; building confidence in expressing ideas and thoughts; and developing a positive
attitude towards learning English as a result of participation in and enjoyment of the activities;
(2) The participants constructed explicit knowledge from tacit knowledge through these
socializing activities: telling their classmates about tips in summary writing; telling their classmates about English learning and practicing tips in Blogs; and producing innovative instructional
materials; (3) The explicit knowledge was then combined and organized in the form of written
materials of: summary writing tips, howtolearn English from a Blog, and techniques for English
skill practice from in-class interviewing of guest speakers, and CDsas products of innovative
instructional materials. All these materials were kept as knowledge assets which could later be
made public; (4) The participants internalized the explicit knowledge by applying the information
from the above written materials and innovative instructional materials.





(Learn How to Learn)


(Teaching Innovation)





(Knowledge Management)
SECI Nonaka &
Takuchi (1995)



SECI 4
(Socialization)
(Externalization)
(Combination)
(Internalization)

(Knowledge Asset) (Innovation)

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SECI Model
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(Innovation)

(Internalization)

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(Teacher Observation Log)

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(Content Analysis)

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(Nonaka & Takeuchi, 1995)




(Data) (Information)
(Knowledge)
(Action)
(Wisdom) (
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Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995)
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(Constructionism)
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- Previously, I was confused about the different

pronunciation between desert and dessert. I always
pronounced them wrongly. Then, I asked my mom, and
she told me that the pronunciation of desert is dez-ert
and dessert is pronounced di-zurt. And they have
different meanings. The noundesert means a barren or
desolate area, and the verb desert means to leave (a
person, place, etc), whereas the noun dessert means a
sweet dish such as fruit, ice cream, or pastry served at the
end of a meal. Now, I understand, but I think its so
strange to pronounce them. Do you think so, my pals?
P.S. I found this website http://dictionary.reference.com/.
It can help me to write this passage and I think its very
useful. Well, I hope it will be useful for you too. (
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Blog
- Last month I wanted to order new clothes from the
internet. When I searched for the clothes in some
websites, words and sentences on the webpage told me
that I must improve my reading skill because there are a
lot of words that I have never seen before. Those words
made me confused, and I didnt understand any
information on the web. Accordingly, my mother asked
her foreign friend who lives abroad to help me. That was

too bad for me because I couldnt communicate with him.

So, my brother helped me explain to this foreign guy that
I would write a letter to him. It took me a very long time
to finish just one letter. As a result, I realized that I need
to improve my English skills. I practice reading English
magazines, memorizing the vocabulary, writing
sentences, listening to English music and watching movie.
I also practice speaking English by learning from the
cassette tapes. Now, I am ready to order new clothes from
the internet again. I think that my experience will be an
example for somebody who wants to communicate with
foreigners and some techniques to improve an English
skill. ( 34: Blog 2)
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The Puzzle Game 4

welder, computer graphic, engineer, carpenter,
merchant, barber, soldier, postman, politician, nurse,
doctor, dentist, salesman, air-hostess, secretary,
manager

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1. Way Back into Love: shadow, trap, without,
direction, suggestion, negotiation, lonely, corner
2. One Moment in Time: finest, broke, destiny,
eternity, lifetime, seize, racing, rise, taste
3. Tears in Heaven: heaven, strong, peace, beg,
through, strong, beyond, please
4. Close to You: appear, create, sprinkle, angel,
together, every time, suddenly, starlight
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Do you have a reservation?, What would you like?,
What do you want for breakfast, sir?
Whats your order, madam?, How would you like
your coffee?, Menu, please. Check, please.
Heres your change.









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Perfect Animation 6

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Ph.D. (English Rhetoric and Linguistics), Indiana University
of Pennsylvania, U.S.A., M.A. (English for Non-Native
Speakers), Central Missouri State University U.S.A.
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