Abstract: This study aimed to assess the implementation of Academic-STEM in the Division of Biliran. It utilized the descriptive-correlational method of research. This study was conducted on selected senior high schools in the Division of Biliran. The respondents of this study involved 30 teachers and 120 students from senior high schools. The schools offering Academic-STEM all throughout Division of Biliran confirmed that the implementation of Academic-STEM in terms of administration and management, instruction, teaching and learning strategies, curriculum, learning support materials as perceived by the teachers, and school plant and facilities as perceived by the teachers are moderately implemented in their respective schools. While on learning support materials and school plant and facilities as perceived by the students stated that the implementation is fairly implemented. There is no significant relationship between the profile of the teachers and students to their perceptions in the implementation of Academic-STEM. Further, there is significant difference between the perceptions of the teachers and students on the implementation of the Academic-STEM in all indicators.

Keywords: STEM, implementation, perceptions, Division of Biliran.

Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF ACADEMIC-STEM IN THE DIVISION OF BILIRAN

Author: Lezil G. Ebina, Elvira S. Pecajas

ISSN 2394-9686

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Abstract: This study aims at investigating the impact of using drama as an effective teaching method of developing Primary Schools pupils’ language proficiency. The thesis adopted descriptive analytical method. The study uses a questionnaire and a Primary Schools classrooms observation checklist as tools for data collection. The questionnaire was distributed to (40) Primary Schools teachers in Omdurman Locality, Khartoum state, Sudan. The SPSS programme (Statistical Package for Social Science) was utilized for data analysis. Observation as a tool is needed in this study as it gives the researcher a chance to observe directly what is being done inside the classroom. The researcher selects six public Primary Schools in Khartoum state, in Omdurman Locality. Three boys' schools and three girls' ones were chosen as samples of the observation. The observation is designed as a checklist observation. Based on the data analysis, the overall findings showed that, drama as a co-curricular activity is encouraged in schools since it is considered a valuable tool in encouraging development of communicative competence. Moreover, Participation in drama is believed to enable pupils communicate effectively. This study sought to establish if drama has influence on the development of a language among primary school pupils in Omdurman Locality.

The language of pupils who had experienced drama was compared to that of a similar classes of pupils whose teachers do not utilize drama in teaching. Furthermore, this study showed that drama pupils had better proficiency in using English language compared to non-drama pupils. Besides, it is found that, drama builds teachers’ and pupils’ self-confidence and concentration by reducing and minimizing the degree of anxiety during the process of teaching and learning. Drama also helps teachers to develop the Primary Schools pupils’ language proficiency through establishing a harmony and rapport classroom atmosphere. Drama develops creativity and helps pupils to understand the world around them through enhancing their imagination. Finally, drama makes the process of teaching and learning attractively funny and enjoyable, and motivates the pupils to interestingly continue studying.

The study recommended that, schools teachers should take up drama seriously as a main method of teaching, because it provides an opportunity for pupils to practice language for better competence. Besides, syllabus designers should involve activities that lead students to apply drama and acting when exposing to the activities such as role-play situations, dialogue and short stories. Moreover, teachers should receive training on implementing drama in teaching. In conclusion, it is carefully recommended that, process of teaching and learning attractively funny and enjoyable, and motivates the pupils to interestingly continue studying.

Keywords: dramatizing classroom applications- drama activities- a method of teaching- role play situations- acting out scenarios.

Title: Investigating the Impact of Using Drama as an Effective Teaching Method of Developing Primary Schools Pupils’ Language Proficiency

Author: Shames Eldin Mohammed Alnour Hassan Zaroog

ISSN 2394-9686

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Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate EFL teachers’ attitudes towards the effects of using lessons plans. Furthermore, the purpose of this study is to examine the effects of lessons planning on classroom management. In order to answer the purposed question, Secondary Schools teachers were chosen randomly for the questionnaire. Their number was (40) They teach English Language at Secondary Schools in Bahri Locality, Khartoum State. The study adopted descriptive analytical method. The qualitative data were analyzed using percentage using (SPSS). In fact, based on the major findings, teachers’ lessons planning can help develop well-managed classrooms in which it allows them to organize their classrooms. Moreover, lessons planning makes teachers carefully specify and follow the achievement of the lessons aims and behavioral objectives.  Furthermore, a lesson plan provides teachers with a sense of self-confidence and psychological security, and minimize or diminish the feeling of anxiety. In addition, a lesson plan promotes a healthy learning environment through setting up the appropriate communicative classroom activities. A lesson plan is considered as a clear route-map to effective teaching. Finally, a lesson plan is a perfect time management tool in classroom, and makes teachers effectively set up the anticipatory mood for classroom students. enhance the importance of lessons planning role on classrooms management. The study recommended that, planning lessons is the most appropriate skill that the teacher needs to successfully develop. Besides, teachers should set up effectively lessons plans every new lesson to make the process of teaching efficient. Above all, during the process of a lesson planning, teachers should conceive the anticipatory learning environment problems that may occur. Moreover, the objectives of lessons, classroom seating, time management should be set carefully when planning a lesson.

Keywords: classroom management - activities time - self-confidence - anticipatory problems – behavioral objective – clarity of techniques.

Title: Investigating EFL Teachers’ Attitudes towards the Effects of Lessons Plans on Classrooms Management

Author: Shames Eldin Mohammed Alnour Hassan Zaroog

ISSN 2394-9686

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Abstract: This study aims at investigating the Impact of communicative group work and pair work on enhancing young EFL learners’ oral fluency. The thesis adopted a questionnaire and interview for teachers as major tools for data collection. The questionnaire was distributed to (100) secondary schools teachers in Khartoum state/ Omdurman Locality. The interview was given to five experts. The SPSS programme (Statistical Package for Social Science) was utilized for data analysis. The overall findings show that: teachers do not encourage students to use communication techniques to improve their oral communication skill. Moreover, Teachers do not help student to read out loudly. Furthermore, teachers do not encourage students to watch movies to advance their ability of using the language. Besides, teachers rarely use speaking activities such as (group work or pair work) effectively. The study highly recommended that, teachers should give students enough time to practice oral communication skill. Teachers should be paid attention to interacting activities inside classrooms. Textbooks should be prepared with authentic materials and tasks that encourage students and enable them to effectively use the language creatively and frequently inside the classroom. Finally, it is recommended that classroom should be equipped and qualified with modern aids and objects that can inspire and arouse students to manipulate using the language.

Keywords: communicative tasks – classroom seats – students’ motivation – conversation and dialogues stimulus – oral fluency – creating activities.

Title: Investigating the Impact of Implementing Communicative Group Work and Pair Work Activities on Enhancing Young EFL Students’ Oral Fluency

Author: Shames Eldin Mohammed Alnour Hassan Zaroog

ISSN 2394-9686

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

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