The Implementation of Active Learning for Fifth Grade English Learner in Secondary School

Abstract

The study was carried out in a public secondary school in Yenişehir district of Mersin province. The method of the study was Mixed Research Design. 50 students who studied in fifth grades in a public secondary school in Yenişehir district of Mersin province took place in this study. 25 of them were girls and 25 of them were boys. The study lasted about 8 months. The main aim of the study is to enable students to speak English by actively participating and experiencing. Moreover, one of the most important aims of the study is to teach English speaking in an enjoyable way. Within the scope of this study, the researcher taught English to the students using a different activity each week. The lessons focused on Active Learning method and its activities. Obtain the date of the study, qualitative and quantitative methods were used. These were pre-speaking test, post-speaking test, pre-semi structured interviews, post-semi structured interviews, observation reports and student evaluation check lists. According to the results of test, the levels of the students increased. Generally, it was observed that all students and their families were pleased with the activities. The semi-structured interviews were carried out on students to gather their ideas about the study. During the activities, observations were made, and an observation report was prepared by the researchers. According to the results of pre-semi structured interviews, post-semi structured interviews, observation reports and student evaluation check lists, it was determined that the motivation and willingness of the students towards English lessons increased.