Reaching Out to Group Contingencies in the ESL Classroom

Authors

  • Jennifer Grace John Sultan Idris Education University
  • Revathi Gopal Sultan Idris Education University
  • Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh Sultan Idris Education University
  • Kalai Mathi Yesupatham University of Nottingham
  • Hendri Pratama Sultan Idris Education University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i1.5794

Keywords:

higher education, group contingency, independent, interdependent students’ engagement, academic performances

Abstract

The most significant task for a teacher is to keep students engaged in the classroom. Teachers can use group contingencies like independent, dependent, and interdependent to assist students in being more involved in classroom tasks. This study identifies the effects of group contingencies in regulating students' engagement in ESL classroom tasks. Samples comprise 27 Form 4 mixed-ability students from a secondary school in Selangor, Malaysia. The research used a mixed-method approach that included both quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings revealed positive motivation, task retention, and teamwork promotion outcomes. Student behaviour was found to have a detrimental impact, particularly among the weaker students, who were boisterous and essentially riders. Interdependent group contingency has been determined to be the most successful method for regulating student engagement in ESL classes. This study suggests that students be divided into interdependent groups to ensure that classroom evaluations be done independently within the allotted time. It also has a good impact on the students' motivation and teamwork.

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Published

2023-02-05

How to Cite

John, J. G., Gopal, R., Singh, C. K. S., Yesupatham, K. M., & Pratama, H. (2023). Reaching Out to Group Contingencies in the ESL Classroom. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i1.5794

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