دورية أكاديمية
The Integration of Soft Skills in Language Learning Classroom: The Perspective of Thai ELT Teachers at a University of Technology
| العنوان: | The Integration of Soft Skills in Language Learning Classroom: The Perspective of Thai ELT Teachers at a University of Technology |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Atipat Boonmoh, Kitiya Chanchay |
| المصدر: | rEFLections. 2024 31(1):255-274. |
| الإتاحة: | King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi School of Liberal Arts. 126 Pracha Uthit Road, Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok, Thailand 10140. Tel: +66-2470-8756; Fax: +66-2428-3375; Web site: https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reflections/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2024 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Universities, Communication (Thought Transfer), Foreign Countries, Technology Education, Teacher Attitudes, College Faculty, Soft Skills, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Competence, Technological Literacy, Teamwork, English for Special Purposes, Teaching Methods |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Thailand |
| تدمد: | 1513-5934 2651-1479 |
| مستخلص: | Upon graduating, students are expected to have acquired soft skills to meet potential employers' expectations. Since employers today are competing for qualified graduates possessing relevant training and workplace competencies, ELT teachers should guide their learners towards obtaining both a comprehensive understanding of theoretical concepts and a range of interpersonal abilities. This study examined whether Thai teachers incorporate these soft skills in the classroom, which soft skill elements are prioritized and taught, and how the teachers implemented these elements in their EFL classrooms. Twenty ELT teachers from Rajamangala University of Technology in Thailand participated in an online survey and semi-structured interviews. Data was collected using a 4-point Likert-scale questionnaire, which revealed that the teachers reported that they integrated soft skills into the classroom, primarily in the domains of learning skills, literacy skills, and life skills. The three soft skills reported to be most utilized were communication skills, technology literacy, and collaboration and teamwork, which are all essential for improving English language proficiency. The findings suggest that ELT teachers identify and facilitate the acquisition of weaker supplementary skills, such as leadership, to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1426486 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 1513-5934 2651-1479 |
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