Students' perceptions on using power point in EFL classroom : A narrative inquiry

Abstract

The present study entitled "Students' Perceptions on Using PowerPoint in EFL Classroom: A Narrative Inquiry"was conducted with the objectives to explore the students’ perceptions regarding the use of power point presentation in EFL Classroom based on their experience. Narrative Inquiry research design was used in this study. Only five EFL Master level students studying at Tribhuvan University, in Kirtipur were selected as the sample population for the study. The respondents were chosen through purposive sampling procedure. The data were collected by in-depth interview as a tool of data collection, and they were analyzed and interpreted adopting thematic approach. The findings of this study show that the Power Points based learning is an effective tool to develop several language skills and aspects. It is also useful for the construction of materials, develop creativity, easy to handle classroom and to motivate learner towards learning. The study provides insights to the EFL teachers, teacher educators, policy makers, curriculum developers, syllabus designers in formulating right kind of planning and policies in the field of English Language Teaching in Nepal.In Conclusion, proper support, training, use of pictures and videos, following principles of slide designing, bullet points, interaction with students should be kept in mind before designing PowerPoint. So that PowerPoint presentation could be effective, lively and fruitful. If so then the use of PowerPoint in ELT classes will certainly help to bring a positive result and change. This thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter deals with the general background, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study, and the operational definitions of the key terms. The second chapter presents the review of the theoretical and empirical literature and conceptual framework of the study. Similarly, the third chapter deals with methods and procedures of the study which include design and method of the study, population, sample and sampling procedure, sources of data, data collection tools and techniques, data collection procedures, data analysis and interpretation procedures and ethical consideration. Likewise, the fourth chapter deals with analysis and interpretation of results. And, the fifth chapter presents findings based on the analysis and interpretation of the data, conclusion derived from the findings and recommendations. This chapter is also followed by references and appendices.