Ubonrat Treephongphan. Relationships between attitudes toward a study of English and English proficiency : a case study of students in Nakprasith school, Nakhon Pathom province. Master's Degree(English as a Second Language). Chrstian University of Thailand, Learning Resource Center and Library. : , 2005.
Relationships between attitudes toward a study of English and English proficiency : a case study of students in Nakprasith school, Nakhon Pathom province
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to substantiate the hypothesis that there is a significant relationship between the students attitudes and English proficiency of Mathayomsuksa 2 students in Nakprasith School in Nakhon Pathom Province. The research samples were composed of 300 Matthayomsuksa 2 students divided into 8 classes in this grade in the academic year of 2005 in Nakprasith School in Nakhon Pathom Province. The data were collected in Sep 2005. The research instruments consisted of an English language attitude questionnaire and an English proficiency test. The questionnaire explored the students attitude towards studying English that including four skills of English proficiency: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The students were scored on a 1-5 rating scale. The results were analyzed by mean of percentage and using Correlation co- efficient.
The results of this research showed that the attitude of students studying English and their English Proficiency were related. These findings suggest that attitudes significantly affect English language acquisition. Teachers can influence student attitudes towards learning English language through supportive activities, clearer instructions, division of students for group and pairing activities according to their proficiency level and equitable time distribution by the teacher for all students.
Chrstian University of Thailand, Learning Resource Center and Library