Browsing by Author "Akhter, Mahmuda"
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Authentic input to motivate learners to develop listening skill: benefits, drawbacks of using podcast
Dey, Subrata Chandra (BRAC University, 2014-04)In Bangladesh, mobile devices are distinctly gaining the importance in education section. While CD-ROMs, multimedia computer labs, the World Wide Web, e-mail, and SMS still play an important part in language learning, ... -
Backwash effect of SSC and HSC Examinations : focus on listening and speaking skills
Sultana, Sayeda Niger (BRAC University, 2014-12)Exam is one of the major influential factors on learning outcome. It encourages students to practice more on specific skills, topics or subject of assigned curricula of an exam. According to Skinner (1957) language learning ... -
CALL: the changing trends of language learning and teaching in Private Universities of Bangladesh
M. Joher, Umme Hani (BRAC University, 2014-08)Many opportunities are coming in the field of education process with the emergence of technology. These technologies having internet facilities, overcomes the geographical barriers of learning process. Introduction of ... -
A comparative study on the use of authentic and non-authentic material for language classroom at tertiary level
Islam, Tanjiana (BRAC University, 2015-08) -
English pronunciation difficulties of students in the sub-urban areas of Sylhet : a secondary scenario
Sara, Sadia Khatun (BRAC University, 2015-08)This research paper tries to find out the English pronunciation difficulties of Bengali medium students in the sub-urban areas of Sylhet and the possible barriers that work behind this problem. It also tries to investigate ... -
An evaluation of linguistic transition among the tertiary level students of private universities in Bangladesh
Afroze, Latifa (BRAC University, 2014-12)This study was an attempt to explore the difficulties of students at tertiary level in our country for linguistic transition (Bengali to English). Rauf (2012) says Linguistic transition is now a reality in the higher ... -
An exploratory study of using blogs and social media in developing writing English
Asadullah, Nahian bin (BRAC University, 2014)This exploratory study investigated the benefits of using blogs and other social media to develop English writing based on the readings of existing literatures in the field. Secondly, the paper looked at the reactions of ... -
Impact of EMI policy on the academic result of BRAC university freshers: students’ and teachers’ perception
Chowdhury, Alvina Mahzabin (BRAC University, 2016-08-04)This paper was an attempt to find out the impact of EMI policy on the academic resultof BRAC University freshers on the basis of the teachers and student’s perception.According to Islam (2013), English Medium Instruction ... -
Impact of podcast on listening skills of the students of higher secondary level
Sanjana, Lubaba (BRAC University, 2014-12)Language learning process is no longer confined to books and pages; rather computers have been added to the field of education. In Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) teachers can ―challenge the traditional teaching ... -
The impact of seating arrangement on students learning in secondary schools
Roy, Josephine (BRAC University, 2012-12-13)This dissertation illustrates about the existing seating arrangements in the schools of Bangladesh which are believed to play a constructive role in fostering students' learning in the classrooms. By investigating from ... -
Influence of digital social media in writing and speaking of tertiary level student
Belal, Anika (BRAC University, 2014-04)The creation of digital social media has brought a huge change among the people of 20th century. This new technology carries much weight as a new medium for students and also for the educators to build social connections. ... -
Influence of L1 literacy in learning L2 on the students of secondary level in Bangladesh
Rubayet, Muhammed (BRAC University, 2012-12-13)The research attempts to find out which methods does show that L 1 literacy actually helps to promote L2 literacy . The focus of the study would be writing as there are not much works available in writing . Moreover, ... -
Influence of L1 on L2 in speaking English of the students of intermediate level
Karim, Saima (BRAC University, 2015-08-08)Many researchers have been working on interference of mother tongue on language learning. However, there are few works on pronunciation and fluency problems in speaking English. This paper will look for how mother tongue ... -
Influence of peers' feedback on the students of tertiary level in second language learning
Akhter, Mahmuda (BRAC University, 2009-12)This research attempts to find out which type of feedback is more influential on students at the tertiary level. Both teacher’ and peers’ feedback are important for second language learning but the influence by peer’s ... -
Language differences between the children who are brought up by mothers and those by caretakers in Dhaka City
Soniya, Jesmin Hossain (BRAC University, 2013-12-26)Language development is considered as a useful indicator of a child‘s overall development. It is the medium of a communication which helps to express the needs, thoughts and ideas of human being. Language is a communicating ... -
The linguistic development of children with cerebral palsy
Shawkat, Md. Salam Bin (BRAC University, 2013-04)Children of CP (Cerebral Palsy) undergo reasonable delay in the acquisition of language along with some other acquisitions such as logical reasoning, motor ability, etc. The focus of this research paper is to observe the ... -
Needs analysis for designing a specific English language course for the in-service English teachers of secondary schools in Bangladesh
Modak, Nabin Kumar (BRAC University, 2015-08)English for teaching is a component of EOP (English for Occupational Purposes) subcategory in ESP. The purpose of this study was to analyze the needs for designing a specific English language for the in-service English ... -
An observation on teaching grammar using inductive method.
Khan, Nusrat Masud (BRAC University, 2014-08)In this paper I have discussed about grammar teaching by using inductive method, and also compared between Inductive method and Deductive Method. Inductive method is an easy and interesting method for the teachers. It is ... -
Real time monitoring for the most vulnerable: pre-primary education in Bangladesh
Akhter, Mahmuda; Chaudhuri, Jay (© 2013 Institute of Development Studies, 2013)One of the most unique examples of real-time monitoring supported by UNICEF is found in Bangladesh in the pre-primary education (PPE) programme operated by BRAC. Randomisation techniques are used for school selection by ... -
Relation of multiple intelligence with participation of the students of elementary level
Sharmin, Rumana (BRAC University, 2015-08-08)Conventionally, it is seen that in a class some students always participate more than the others. Some students face problems in class participation and discussions. Lack of participation can be a sign that the tasks are ...