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1 | 2019 thesis | Remediating reticence in oral participation among TESL students in EAP classrooms Soo, Ruey Shing The purpose of this study was to examine a remedial course to alleviate reticence in oral
participation among TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language) students in EAP (English for
Academic Purposes) classrooms. Adopting a multiphase mixed- method research design, this study was
implemented in four phases: (I) identification of reticent students, (II) needs assessment, (III)
remedial course development, and (IV) course implementation and evaluation. Data were collected
through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and classroom
observations. 9 EAP instructors and 144 TESL students from a university involved in Phase I and
Phase II of the study. For the remediation, an intact group of 31 TESL students participated in the
remedial course. The needs assessment results in Phase II showed that the remedial course should
cover the teaching of oral participation skills, modifying reticent beliefs and alleviating fear
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