Date of Award
2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
First Advisor
Peter M. Kajoro
Department
Institute for Educational Development, East Africa
Abstract
Oral proficiency is a crucial aspect of language learning; however, the complexities of fluency and accuracy make the study of speaking skills challenging. Recently, secondary school students have been struggling to improve speaking competency, therefore, this study aimed to identify substantial enhancements in language skills, particularly focussing on the aspects of speaking through the implementation of CALL in a Form six class in one of the Tanzanian Public secondary Schools. The study was predominantly Participatory Action Research (PAR) involving 2 teachers in the following principal procedures: reconnaissance, planning, action, observation, and reflection. A mixed-methods approach was employed whereby qualitative data were collected through interviews, classroom observation and document analysis while quantitative data were gathered through the Pre-test and Post-Test design engaging 30 Form six students who fully participated in this research. The triangulation of these data sources enhanced the study depth and reliability affirming the effectiveness of CALL in T/L French as a foreign language. Qualitative data were then thematically analysed while scores from Pre-test and Post-test were analysed using SPSS paired t-tests. The findings conclude students’ oral proficiency in French was improved using TV5 Monde and Podcastfrancaisfacile.com as tools representing CALL. Consequently, the alternative hypothesis was accepted that CALL approach improves students’ oral proficiency.
First Page
1
Last Page
110
Recommended Citation
Massawe, G. A.
(2024). Improving Students’ Oral Proficiency in French through CALL in One Tanzanian Public Secondary Schools. , 1-110.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/etd_tz_ied_m-ed/474