Facilitating Learning of Generation Z Learners towards Effective Remote English Language Learning

• Authors: Rose Ann O. Torres , Ruth A. Ortega-Dela Cruz

Abstracts

EN

As remote English language learning has become widespread in the context of the global pandemic, it is essential to understand effective pedagogical practices specifically with the Generation Z population (born between 1997 and 2012) from economically less developed communities. Using a survey research design, the study identified the preferred remote teaching-learning modality and techniques among 75 Generation Z learners. An online survey was administered to randomly selected Junior High School students in the Philippines. The results revealed that synchronous learning was believed to be more helpful in enhancing the students’ English language learning, with techniques that encouraged them to speak and practice their grammar. Interactive group activities were mostly preferred by the learners to enhance their viewing, reading, listening, and writing skills. The study concludes with a discussion about teaching-learning techniques for teachers to successfully carry out a meaningful, enjoyable, and engaging learning experience toward effective remote English language learning.

Keywords

EN

ESL; Generation Z; remote learning; synchronous; teaching modality; techniques

• Publisher: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
• Journal: Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition
• Year: 2024
• Volume: 10
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 1-18

Dates

published

2024

Contributors

author

Rose Ann O. Torres

• https://orcid.org/0009000125014180

author

Ruth A. Ortega-Dela Cruz

• University of the Philippines Los Banos

• https://orcid.org/0000000311187117

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Identifiers

DOI

10.31261/TAPSLA.15616

Biblioteka Nauki

59496259