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| Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun |
| Excellent speaking skill is crucial to endure in a highly competitive world. If English as
Second Language (ESL) students have a good command of English language proficiency,
a better future awaits them locally and internationally. Thus, this study investigated the
gender differences and the effects of the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) strategy on the speaking
performance of Malaysian Chinese ESL students. A mixed-method research design was
used to study the Form Four ESL students at a Chinese Independent High School (CIHS).
Forty ESL students, comprised of 20 male and 20 female students, participated in this
study. A pretest and posttest were conducted on the control and experimental groups before
and after implementing the think-pair-share strategy in the English Communication
classroom. The students' participation was observed through video recording and recorded
in field notes. Next, a semi-structured interview was conducted with five students from the
experimental group. The data collected were analyzed through descriptive analysis and
thematic analysis. The first finding showed that the think-pair-share strategy positively
improved ESL students' speaking skills. Second, there was no significant difference
between the male and female ESL students' oral task assessment scores and performance.
Third, the ESL students positively perceived the think-pair-share strategy used to improve
their speaking skills. This study highlighted obstacles faced by Chinese Independent High
school ESL students and the feedback achieved through the think-pair-share strategy. This
study would benefit the students, teachers, school management and policymakers, and
other researchers to conduct more research on speaking skills in Malaysian ESL students.
In conclusion, implementing the think-pair-share strategy has contributed conclusively to
improve ESL students' speaking skills. |
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