The Effectiveness of Ice-breaker Strategy in Enhancing Motivation and Producing Conducive Classroom Atmosphere for the Tenth Graders in English Classes in Nablus City Schools from the Perspectives of Teachers and Students
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2019-11-06
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Abu Omar, Aseel
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Aseel Majde Kamel Abu Omar
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of ice-breaker in enhancing motivation and creating conducive classroom atmosphere for the tenth graders in English classes in Nablus City Schools from the teachers’ and students’ perspectives. In order to achieve these aims, the researcher used two tools: a 30-item questionnaire and an interview. The questionnaire was distributed among 39 teachers who teach English in Nablus city schools. A complementary interview was carried out with 20 male and female tenth graders from different schools.
After the analysis of the results of the questionnaire and the interview, it was obviously noticed that appropriate use of ice-breakers enhances motivation and creates healthy and conducive class atmosphere. Moreover, the results show that there are no statistical significant differences at α = 0.05 between the teachers’ perspective towards using icebreakers due to qualifications. There are significant differences at α = 0.05 between the teachers’ attitudes towards using icebreakers due to gender and experience in favor of females and the low level of experience respectively. As for the results of the interview with students, the results show significant differences at α = 0.05 between the students’ perspectives towards using icebreakers due to gender in favor of females.
Based on the study findings, the researcher found the following recommendations trustworthy mentioning. Recommendations are divided into categories: for instructors, the Ministry of Education and for further studies. Teachers should be motivated and encouraged to use icebreakers in their lessons and change expertise in the field. Moreover, there’s a substantial need to hold sessions and workshops relevant to the usage of icebreakers by the directorates of education to qualify teachers. In addition, curriculum designers should take into consideration the inclusion of icebreakers in the curriculum. Finally, the researcher recommends other researchers to conduct studies focusing on one type of icebreakers, its implementation and effect on language acquisition.
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The Effectiveness of Ice-breaker Strategy in Enhancing Motivation and Producing Conducive Classroom Atmosphere for the Tenth Graders in English Classes in Nablus City Schools from the Perspectives of Teachers and Students