Thai Primary Students’ Perceptions Towards The Effectiveness Of A Non-Native English Teacher (NNET)

  • Debby Fatmawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik
  • Ulfatul Ma’rifah Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik
  • Pornwipa Palapin Ban Loeiwangsai School

Abstract

Thai students might have different perceptions of their Non-Native English Teacher (NNET). This study attempted to investigate the perceptions towards the effectiveness of Non-Native English Teacher (NNET) among Thai primary students’ overview. According to the purpose, three instruments were included in this research: observation, questionnaire, and interview. A qualitative analysis based on a descriptive approach is used in this research. The researcher distributed the instruments online through Google Meet and Google Forms. The questionnaire and interview were taken from a previous study in 2009 by Shishavan and Karim. Eight statements in the questionnaire have been tested for validity and reliability using SPSS. Two central questions were asked in English and answered in Thai. The participants are 12 students in the sixth grade at Ban Loeiwangsai School, Loei Province, Thailand. The result shows that a Non-Native English Teacher (NNET) could bring better effects to Thai students in sharpening and enhancing their English. Also, it can motivate them to be fluent in English.

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Published
Jan 18, 2023
How to Cite
FATMAWATI, Debby; MA’RIFAH, Ulfatul; PALAPIN, Pornwipa. Thai Primary Students’ Perceptions Towards The Effectiveness Of A Non-Native English Teacher (NNET). Journal Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik Engineering, Social Science, and Health International Conference (UMGESHIC), [S.l.], v. 2, n. 1, p. 264-277, jan. 2023. ISSN 2797-1058. Available at: <https://journal.umg.ac.id/index.php/umgeshic/article/view/5217>. Date accessed: 28 mar. 2024. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.30587/umgeshic.v2i1.5217.
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