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TEACHING WRITING USING PICTURE STORIES AS TOOLS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL: THE MOVEMENT FROM OTHER REGULATION TO SELF REGULATION
M.Phil. Dissertation

Y. Nirmala, M.Phil.


Chapter One: Introduction

1.0 Statement of the Problem
1.1 Importance of English in the Global Context
1.2 Importance and Status of English in India --------------------------- 1.3 The ELT Situation in Rural India
1.4 Background
1.5 Hypothesis/ Assumptions of the Study
1.6 The Research Problem
1.7 Relevance of the Study
1.8 Scope of the Study
1.9 Chapterization
1.10 Overview of the Chapters

Chapter Two: Writing as a Skill and its Various Aspects

2.0 Introduction
2.1 Writing
2.2 Defining Writing
2.3 The Importance of Writing
2.4 Writing as a Complex Skill
2.4.1 Characteristics of Writing
2.5 Approaches to Teaching Writing – an Overview
2.5.1 The Control - to - Free Approach
2.5.2 The Free Writing Approach
2.5.3 The Paragraph Pattern Approach
2.5.4 The Grammar – Syntax – Organization Approach
2.5.5 The Communicative Approach
2.5.6 The Product Approach
2.5.7 The Process Approach
2.6 Kinds of Writing
2.7 Forms of Writing
2.7.1 Summary Writing
2.7.2 Essay Writing
2.7.3 Paragraph Writing
2.7.4 Journal Writing 2.7.5 Poetry Writing 2.7.6 Letter Writing 2.7.7 Story Writing 2.7.8 Picture Writing 2.7.9 The Use of Pictures in the ESL Classroom 2.8 Conclusion

Chapter Three: Theoretical Framework

3.0 Introduction
3.1 Review of Related Literature
3.2 Implications for the Present Study
3.3 Theoretical Underpinnings of the Study
3.3.1 Some Perspectives
3.3.2 Problems of ESL Learners
3.3.3 Teaching Writing – A Movement from Other Regulation to Self-Regulation
3.3.4 Discussion
3.4 Conclusion

Chapter Four: Research Design

4.0 Introduction
4.1 The Research Design
4.2 The Pictures
4.3 The Subjects
4.3.1 The Learners’ Profile
4.3.2 Attitude to Learning English
4.4 The Teachers
4.4.1 Teachers’ Profile
4.4.2 Attitude to Teaching English
4.5 Location and Environment of the School
4.6 Classroom Observation 4.7 Techniques Used in the Teaching - Learning Process
4.8 Curriculum and Syllabus
4.9 Research Procedure
4.10 Conclusion

Chapter Five: Data Analysis and Interpretation

5.0 Introduction
5.1 Procedure for Data Analysis
5.2 Questionnaire
5.3 Analysis of Classroom Teaching Tasks
5.4 Analysis of the Answer Scripts of the Recently Conducted Examinations
5.5 Discussion of the Course Book
5.5.1 Writing
5.5.2 Analysis
5.6 Gap between the Expected Level and the Present Level
5.7 Discussion on the English Question Papers
5.8 Teaching /Learning Methods
5.9 Poor Proficiency in Skills in General and Writing in Particular
5.10 Reasons for Poor Performance of the Learners
5.10.1 Lack of Interest
5.10.2 Lack of Exposure
5.11 Informal Interviews with Teachers
5.12 Informal Interviews with Learners
5.13 Pre-test (L 2 test and L 1 test)
5.13.1 The L2 Task (Pre- test)
5.13.2 Task Demands
5.13.3 The Pre-test L2 Task: Discussion and Analysis
5.13.3.1 Grammar
5.13.3.2 Vocabulary
5.13.3.3 Organization
5.13.3.4 L1 Influence
5.14 L1 Test (Pre – test)
5.14.1 The L1 Task
5.14.2 Task Demands
5.14.3 L1 Task: Discussion and Analysis
5.15 Procedure Used for Teaching Writing: the Three Phases
5.16 Feedback
5.17 The Improvement Task
5.17.1 The Task
5.17.2 Task Demands
5.17.3 Task Discussion and Analysis
5.17.4 Grammar
5.17.5 Vocabulary
5.17.6 Organization
5.17.7 L1 Influence
5.18 End Test
5.18.1 The Task
5.18.2 Task Demands
5.18.3 End Test: Discussion and Analysis
5.18.4 Grammar
5.18.5 Vocabulary
5.18.6 Organization
5.18.7 L1 Influence
5.19 Comparison between the Pre test and the Post test
5.20 Discussion
5.21 Conclusion

Chapter Six: Conclusion

6.0 Introduction
6.1 Overview of the Study
6.2 Findings of the Study
6.2.1 Learners’ Proficiency
6.2.2 Learning Environment
6.2.3 Family Background
6.2.4 Teacher’s Attitude
6.3 Implication of the Findings
6.3.1 Implication for the Learners
6.3.2 Implication for the Teachers
6.3.3 Implication for the Parents
6.3.4 Implication for the Institution
6.4 Recommendations for Pedagogical Action
6.4.1 Pedagogical Measures
6.4.2 Remedial Measures
6.4.3 Motivational Measures
6.5 Limitations of the Study
6.6 Suggestions for Further Research
6.7 Conclusion

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This is only the beginning part of the dissertation. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE DISSERTATION IN PRINTER-FRIENDLY VERSION.


Y. Nirmala, M.Phil.
The English and Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad-500 605
India
nimmi.ciefl@gmail.com

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