An investigation into efl beliefs and practices in teaching vocabulary to tenth and eleventh graders at phan chau trinh high school, da nang city

Abstract

Vocabulary is clearly important for language learning as it underpins all other language skills. Proficiency in vocabulary not only acts as a catalyst for elevated language usage but also accelerates the journey to fluency for learners. Furthermore, the beliefs held by teachers play a pivotal role in understanding and enhancing the educational process. These beliefs intricately guide language teachers, influencing their teaching strategies as they navigate the challenges of daily language education, thereby shaping the learning environment for language learners, impacting their motivation, language achievement, and overall language proficiency. This research aims to explore the beliefs and practices of English language teachers at Phan Chau Trinh High School. It attempts to illuminate the intricate relationship between the specific context. The study involves three participants in observation and interview and eight in questionnaires internship school - a public high school located in Da Nang city. In order to construct a comprehensive profile of the participants, the researcher initially gathered demographic information. Data were collected through classroom observation, interviews with teacher participants and questionnaires. Throughout the data collection process, continuous classroom observations and interpretation of materials were conducted, while interviews were scheduled at mutually convenient times for both teachers and the researcher. The interview sessions were structured with open-ended questions, providing a framework for insightful discussions. Therefore, this study adopts a mixed approach of qualitative and quantitative, focusing on the beliefs and practices of a group of teachers. The findings indicated n acquiring new vocabulary and the effectiveness of their vocabulary teaching practices. However, despite their beliefs, various constraints, such as time limitation, Therefore, the study highlights the pragmatic understanding that maintaining a feasible.