Tạp chí Nghiên cứu nước ngoài

Abstract. The way in which examinations influence teaching and learning is commonly described as “washback” or “backwash”. A number of definitions have been proposed for the term “washback” throughout the published research and literature on language testing. This study starts with a focus on the various definitions of backwash or washback. Next, it examines the similar concept terms defined by other researchers. By reviewing the variety of definitions, the researcher’s own view of washback will be reached. Comes after that are the explorations of different types of washback. The studies ends with drawing pedagogical implications for EFL teachers.

Abstract. The way in which examinations influence teaching and learning is commonly described as “washback” or “backwash”. A number of definitions have been proposed for the term “washback” throughout the published research and literature on language testing. This study starts with a focus on the various definitions of backwash or washback. Next, it examines the similar concept terms defined by other researchers. By reviewing the variety of definitions, the researcher’s own view of washback will be reached. Comes after that are the explorations of different types of washback. The studies ends with drawing pedagogical implications for EFL teachers.

Abstract. Action research is actually suitable for any person who wishes to improve his or her performance; or any group or organization who hopes for doing the same. As a matter of fact, action research is widely used in education, especially by teachers who use it to improve their teaching. Teachers from all over the world, from the United States, Australia, New Zealand to Vietnam, etc have employed action research as a part of their teaching and research. Obviously, action research well matches with education and benefits both teachers and students in their teaching and learning since it meets the need of education and enables continuity in research with its cyclic process. The suitability of action research to education reveals in its nature, characteristics, “circle within circle” process, etc. In order to find a proper answer for the above question, this article will look at all aspects concerning action research including definitions, advantages, steps, etc to see the importance and the benefits of action research to education.

Abstract. Action research is actually suitable for any person who wishes to improve his or her performance; or any group or organization who hopes for doing the same. As a matter of fact, action research is widely used in education, especially by teachers who use it to improve their teaching. Teachers from all over the world, from the United States, Australia, New Zealand to Vietnam, etc have employed action research as a part of their teaching and research. Obviously, action research well matches with education and benefits both teachers and students in their teaching and learning since it meets the need of education and enables continuity in research with its cyclic process. The suitability of action research to education reveals in its nature, characteristics, “circle within circle” process, etc. In order to find a proper answer for the above question, this article will look at all aspects concerning action research including definitions, advantages, steps, etc to see the importance and the benefits of action research to education.

Abstract. Project-based learning (PBL), though not a novel or revolutionary approach, plays a very important role in education in general and English teaching in particular. In this article, the author discusses the definitions and benefits of PBL. She also deals with the steps for implementing a PBL project and suggests several English learning projects for students of English.Keywords: Project-based learning, project,  English as a foreign language, English learning projects.

Sevin Efe Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017

In the 21st century, evaluation in education has been paid great attention and the evaluation models in education which were created in the 20th century have been further developed and widely applied in educational evaluation. The paper provides readers with comprehensive discussions on the four well-known evaluation models in education: Tyler’s objective model, Stake’s responsive model, Scriven’s goal free model and Stufebeam’s CIPP model. These models have a long history and have been thoroughly developed over time. The application of these four models is found in many felds of evaluation, but mostly in educational program evaluation. In order to help educational evaluators have better and deeper understandings of the four models, the paper presents the nature of the models, the characteristics of the models, as well as discusses strengths and weaknesses of each model.

Các khái niệm giáo dục thay đổi theo thời gian và thể hiện các mốc phát triển trong nghiên cứu hoặc đường hướng giáo dục. Để minh hoạ cho quá trình này, bài báo tìm hiểu ý nghĩa của hai khái niệm độ chính xác và độ tin cậy vốn là những khái niệm quan trọng dùng để đánh giá chất lượng nghiên cứu. Ban đầu, hai khái niệm này được dùng trong các nghiên cứu định lượng. Tuy nhiên, việc áp dụng hai tiêu chuẩn này cho việc đánh giá nghiên cứu định tính cần phải thay đổi vì hai loại nghiên cứu này khác nhau về nền tảng lí luận và mục tiêu nghiên cứu. Việc áp dụng không rõ ràng có thể dẫn đến việc áp dụng phương pháp nghiên cứu hoặc đánh giá nghiên cứu không phù hợp. Bài báo này sẽ làm rõ nền tảng lí luận của hai loại nghiên cứu định lượng và định tính sau đó phân tích những điểm khác biệt để hiểu rõ về khái niệm độ chính xác và độ tin cậy. Phần cuối của bài sẽ đưa ra một số đề xuất cho các nhà nghiên cứu có thể áp dụng linh hoạt hai tiêu chuẩn này để tăng giá trị và ảnh hưởng của nghiên cứu.

Abstract. This study investigates the extent to which the presence of pictures in text benefits low-proficiency Taiwanese English foreign language (EFL) college students. The findings show that the low-proficiency participants had significantly higher scores on their translation tasks when the text was presented together with the pictures, and that the accompanying pictures facilitated those low-level participants in comprehending not only the simpler but also the more difficult text.  Student responses to the effects of visuals on their reading comprehension also revealed that the pictures enhanced their understanding of the text itself.  Implications are suggested for EFL college teachers, textbook designers, and materials developers.

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