Translanguaging Practices Used by First-Year English for Business Communication Students at a University in Eastern Thailand
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Benefits of translanguaging, Strategies for teaching English, Translanguaging strategyบทคัดย่อ
This study aimed to 1) explore the attitudes of the students majoring in English for Business Communication towards translanguaging practices in learning English, and 2) investigate the advantages of translanguaging practices perceived among English for Business Communication students at a university in Eastern Thailand. A mixed-method approach was employed, incorporating both quantitative (N = 64) by convenient sampling and qualitative (N = 10) by convenient selection. Data collection instruments were online questionnaires and semi-structured interview form. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, and percentage), while qualitative data were examined through content analysis. This research article was part of a research project approved by Burapha University Research Ethics Committee Approval No.HU127/2567 (E2).
The findings indicated that 1) most of the students felt motivated when lecturers used both English and Thai in classrooms (46.9%). Additionally, the significance of translanguaging practices was acknowledged to have a strong effect on the students, with an average rating of 3.95. Thus, the students felt that translanguaging allows them to connect prior knowledge (82.81%), followed by the influences on their daily communication (78.12%). Overall, the students found translanguaging practices beneficial for their English language learning, using it when necessary. The study suggests that instructors should integrate translanguaging strategies, particularly for students struggling with English. Encouraging a flexible English language approach in the classrooms could create a more inclusive and conducive English language learning environment.
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