Role of semester system in developing presentation skills in English

Abstract

This study is entitled the Role of Semester System in Developing Presentation Skills in English. The aims of this study were to find out how semester system helps in developing presentation skills in English, students' attitudes towards semester system in developing presentation skills and also to suggest some pedagogical implications based on findings. I used random sampling method and a survey research design. Forty students were selected as participants by simple random sampling procedure from Department of English Education, Kirtipur. In order to obtain the objectives, close ended and open ended questionnaire were made. The data were analyzed statistically and thematically, the results revealed positive perspectives of the participants on how semester system helped in developing presentation skills and for the better understanding and demonstration of content review, specific classroom presentation, to attract students' attention in learning. Furthermore, it was found that there was use of learner-centered technique in course of teaching and learning activities. Most of the participants viewed that there was a need of curriculum which consists of both theoretical and practical aspects. It was important in terms of use of the ICT. Mainly learner-centered method was focused and students developed different skills.The study also suggested that the proper designing of slides, administrative support, interaction with students, training are essential for the effectiveness of semester system in developing presentation skills in ELT classroom. This thesis includes five chapters. The first chapter deals with introduction including background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definitions of the key terms. Chapter two deals with review of related literature and conceptual framework which consists of review of related theoretical literature, review of related empirical literature, implications of the review for the study and conceptual framework. Chapter three deals with methods and procedures of the study including design of the study, population, sample and sampling strategy, research tools, sources of data, data collection procedures, data analysis and interpretation and ethical consideration. Similarly, chapter four deals with analysis of data and interpretation of the results. Likewise, chapter five deals with findings, conclusion, and recommendations. Finally, the references and appendices are included at the end of this work respectively.