The Use of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) through Cake Application to Improve Speaking Skill of Grade 6 Bhutanese ESL Students

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  • Author(s): Nima Dorji; Nipaporn Sakulwongs
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    THAITESOL Journal. 2024 37(1):49-71.
  • Publication Date:
    2024
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Thailand TESOL Organization. Language Institute Building, Thammasat University, 2 Prachan Road, Pranakhorn, Bangkok, Thailand 10200. e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/thaitesoljournal/index
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      23
    • Education Level:
      Junior High Schools
      Middle Schools
      Secondary Education
      Elementary Education
      Grade 6
      Intermediate Grades
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Handheld Devices; Second Language Learning; English (Second Language); Middle School Students; Grade 6; Speech Skills; Computer Oriented Programs; Student Satisfaction; Scores; Second Language Instruction; Instructional Effectiveness; Language Skills; Mastery Learning
    • Subject Terms:
      Bhutan
    • ISSN:
      2286-8909
      2697-4614
    • Abstract:
      The study was aimed to examine the use of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) through Cake application in improving speaking skill of grade 6 Bhutanese ESL students and to find out students' learning satisfaction about the use of MALL through Cake. A quasi-experimental research design was incorporated by selecting one section of 30 participants from two sections through a simple random sampling. The quantitative data gathered using pretest, posttest and questionnaire were analyzed and interpreted applying inferential statistics t-test with p < 0.05 level of significance, mean, and standard deviation. Likewise, qualitative data through focus group interview were condensed, coded and analyzed by a theme-based approach. The results based on the pretest and posttest showed that the students' posttest mean score of 13.50 was higher than the pretest mean score of 7.77 with a mean score difference of 5.73. Further, the significant p value was 0.01 which indicated that MALL through Cake was effective in teaching English Speaking. Besides, the findings of questionnaire and focus group interview showed that the students developed much better in speaking skill which was interpreted as a high level of satisfaction; therefore, the use of MALL through Cake application was an effective tool to teach English speaking skill.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1431091