TOPIC PRESENTATION

THESIS WRITING 1

JANIE-LYN A. PRIETO
MAED-ELT
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EVALUATING THE QUALITY, USABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
SELF LEARNING MODULES FOR ENGLISH LEARNING
 Theory: ADDIE MODEL OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
 Research Aims:
a. To explain how the content, delivery and assessment methods of modules were
modified.
b. To examine which parts immerses communicative skills
c. To examine which parts do not develop communicative skills; and
d. How it can be revised to be able to achieve the objectives set in the module at
the same time allowing learners to interact with the module.
 Methodology: Qualitative Phenomenological Research
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LEARNER’S INTERACTION EXPERIENCES WITH SELF-LEARNING MODULES (SLMs) in
DISTANCE LEARNING: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
 Theory: MOORE’S TRANSACTIONAL DISTANCE THEORY
 Research Aims:
To answer the following key questions:
a. How are the student’s experience in answering the modules?
b. What complexities and challenges do they face while switching from face to
face to printed modules?
c. How much interaction is present when answering the modules?
d. What intervention schemes and curriculum adjustments can be done?
Methodology: Qualitative Phenomenological Research
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EXPLORING ARAB EFL LEANERS EXPERIENCE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING: A
PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
 Theory: LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES
 Research Aims:
To answer the following key questions:
a. What are the experiences of Arab learners in using Language Learning
Strategies?
b. What insights about their experience in selecting LLS do Arab learners
reveal?
c. What strategies do Arab learners employ in learning English?
 Methodology: Qualitative Phenomenological Research