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Models of Dual Language Classroom Instruction a Case of Sarasas Affilitaed Schools |
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| Creator | Quanzhen Pan |
| Title | Models of Dual Language Classroom Instruction a Case of Sarasas Affilitaed Schools |
| Contributor | Ra-shane Meesri |
| Publisher | Centre for Education Innovation, Print and Online Media |
| Publication Year | 2564 |
| Journal Title | An Online Journal of Education |
| Journal Vol. | 16 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | OJED1602055 (15 pages) |
| Keyword | dual language instruction, native English-speaking teachers |
| URL Website | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OJED |
| Website title | An Online Journal of Education |
| ISSN | ISSN 1905-4491 (Online) |
| Abstract | The study aimed to 1) explore the models of dual language classroom instruction implemented in Thailand, 2) differentiate the instructional principles used by native English-speaking teachers and non-native English-speaking teachers in dual language classroom instruction, and 3) investigate the opinions of students and teachers toward the dual language instruction in Sarasas Affiliated Schools. There are 4 school administrators, 106 elementary level foreign teachers, and 712 students in grade six in the study. The instruments for this study were three different semi-structures interview forms for school administrators, teachers and students; two questionnaires for teachers and students; and one classroom observation form. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics; the qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The finding of the study revealed that Thailand have three models of dual language education, while Sarasas Affiliated Schools belong to Foreign Language Immersion Program. The instructional principles used by native English-speaking teachers and non-native English-speaking teachers are quite different. The dual language instructional programmes are effective according to the opinions from students and teachers in Sarasas Affiliated Schools. |
