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Perception and Self-Study Habits of First-Year Students at Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment Before and After Using the English Learning Application "Easy Class"

Ho Thi Lai, M.TESOL

Abstract

In the context of globalization and international integration, the development of self-study capacity in general, and foreign language self-study in particular, has received widespread attention from both domestic and international educational researchers. Self-study is considered one of the core competencies for learners in the digital age, helping to foster critical thinking, lifelong learning abilities, and proactive adaptation to future career demands. For foreign language subjects, additional practice outside of classroom hours is a crucial factor that helps learners achieve better outcomes. 'Self-study' is a term frequently used to refer to learning and training that takes place outside of school hours. In today’s era of widespread internet access, technology is seen as one of the essential tools that support learners in self-study. Recognizing the importance of self-study activities for learners' academic performance and the overall quality of training, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment (HCMUNRE) has piloted the implementation of a software application designed to support English self-study. This pilot program has been applied to first-year students at the university, involving 310 students. My research focuses on evaluating students' perceptions and practices related to self-study before and after using this application. This article presents the results of the initial research phase, documenting students' awareness and habits related to self-study prior to being introduced to the software, followed by an assessment of their actual self-study practices after a few weeks of familiarization and use. The findings of this study are expected to serve as a basis for the university's leadership to consider whether to expand the implementation of this software to all students in the near future.

Keywords:self-study, the perception of students on self-studying

Introduction

Self-study skills are among the essential competencies for 21st-century citizens. Students not only need to acquire and absorb the knowledge taught in school but also must develop self-study and continuous learning skills to stay updated with new knowledge and technologies.

The questions arise: Have students at HCMUNRE, particularly first-year students, been effectively utilizing their self-study time? How is the English self-study application currently being implemented by the university influencing the students' perceptions and self-study habits? To answer these questions, the research team investigated the awareness and actual self-study practices of first-year students before and after using the Easy Class teaching and learning support software, as a case study. This aims to provide the university with a more comprehensive understanding of the self-study situation among first-year students in particular and students across the university in general. At the same time, the research results are expected to serve as a foundation for the university to make informed investment decisions that help foster students' self-study abilities and enhance the overall quality of education.

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Ho Thi Lai, M.TESOL
English Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences
Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment
236B, Le Van Sy Street, Tan Son Hoa Ward,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
htlai@hcmunre.edu.vn
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