PASAA
Publication Date
2013-07-01
Abstract
For underprivileged children living in a slum area, education is one of the primary tools contributing to a better life when they grow up. The present study aimed at investigating the needs and problems in English language learning of disadvantaged children in the Klong Toey slum, the largest slum in the Bangkok Metropolis. Data were collected by means of questionnaires and interviews with 100 children, volunteer teachers, and community members. The study findings showed that children from the slum area realize the significance of English and that they are interested in learning English through games, songs, videos, and TV programs. They also enjoy learning English through technology. However, the teachers state that these children need more motivation in the classroom, which could be increased through interesting activities and a fun atmosphere that supports their communicative skill development. Furthermore, community members, despite their understanding of the significance of the English language, admit that their living conditions form a major hindrance to giving more support to these children's learning. Language policy planners and educators can make use of these findings to revise existing English curricula to better suit context-specific needs and problems of similar children.
DOI
10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.46.1.2
First Page
11
Last Page
46
Recommended Citation
Tangkijmongkol, Chanisara and Wasanasomsithi, Punchalee
(2013)
"An Analysis of English Language Learning Needs and Problems of Underprivileged Children in a Slum Area in Bangkok Metropolis,"
PASAA: Vol. 46:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.46.1.2
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/pasaa/vol46/iss1/2