Use of self-access centre for English language learning: A case of Central Library of TU

Abstract

The present study is about Use of Self-Access Centre for English Language Learning: A Case of Central Library of TU. The main objective of this study is to find out the views of Master’s degree students towards Central Library as a model of Self-Access Centre (SAC). For this I have employed the survey research design. I have used a set of questionnaire with closed-ended and openended questions in order to collect the data. The populations are the students of

M. Ed 2nd year from University Campus, Kirtipur. In order to get the intended

data, 40 students are selected as a sample by using purposively non-random

sampling procedure for my research study. The findings showed that the use of

self-access centers like Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL) for

English language learningis better and more effective. It helps to develop

learner autonomy and linguistic proficiency of Students.The findings also

showed that TUCL was found as a good model of SAC and students got benefits from there. Students believed that TUCL helps to promote their

autonomous learning and develop their English language proficiency and

vocabulary power.

This thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter is introductory part and background of the study. It also contains statement of the problems, objectives of the study, research questions,and significance of the study, limitation of the study and operational definitions of the key terms. Similarly, second chapter consists of the review of related literature and conceptual framework of the concerned research. Then, third chapter is about the methodology part of the research. It consists of design and method of the study, population, sample and sampling strategy, study area, data collection tools and techniques, data collection procedure, data analysis and interpretation procedure. In the same way, chapter four consists of analysis of data and interpretation of the results and summary of findings. Finally, chapter five deals with the conclusions and recommendations.