Promoting active learning in the ESL classroom: tertiary level students

Noor Alhusna binti Madzlan

Abstract

The present study explores students’ experience in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). Its approaches range from traditional to interactive lectures which include e-learning tools. The purpose of different lecturing approaches is to promote active learning as part of learner-centred education, among tertiary students. This exploratory study examined responses from over 70 ESL students about their preferences in the lecturing presented to them. Results indicated that the students selected the game-based online platform, “Kahoot!”, as the best lecturing approach for understanding the course

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