| The Exploration of Vocational High School Graduates’ Adaptation and Learning Attitude Towards College English Classes |
|
Myeong-Ae Ha |
| 특성화 고등학교 졸업생의 대학 영어수업 적응과 학습태도 탐색 |
|
하명애 |
|
|
|
|
| Abstract |
|
The aim of this study is to explore vocational high school graduates adaptation and learning attitude towards college English classes. To achieve the research goal, research interviews were performed as a qualitative research method. The researcher collected the 12 participants through purposive sampling technique, and semi-constructed individual interviews with each participant were conducted three times.
The findings of the study showed that vocational high school graduates had difficulties studying English at college classes due to their lack of English knowledge, which led to learning anxiety. Nevertheless, they had the desire of learning English and learning motivation, and expected to get support for English learning method.
This study stems from the attention for vocational high school graduates who haven t had sufficient opportunities for learning English before entering college. This study suggests that providing basic English education programs for those who have been isolated from English education would improve outcomes for English learners through college education. This study also implies the necessity of college support and help for vocational high school graduates not only for their English learning but also for motivational improvements. |
| Key Words:
Vocational High School, College English Learners, College English Education, General English Education, English Learning Experience, Lower-level Learners |
|
PDF Links
Full text via DOI
Download Citation
