ERIC Number: EJ1336166
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
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The Implementation of a Large-Scale Online Extensive Reading Program in Thailand--From Decision-Making to Application
Puripunyavanich, Mintra
LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, v15 n1 p320-360 Jan-Jun 2022
This study explores the implementation of a largescale online extensive reading program (ERP) at a university in Thailand. The program was integrated into two English foundation courses in one academic year and consisted of over 5,000 freshmen and 60 teachers. In-depth interviews were conducted with three administrators who were decision-makers, one ERP coordinator, and 10 classroom teachers. The results reveal that these stakeholders played their parts in making the ERP implementation successful. Also, five factors in successful ERPs, including the integration of extensive reading into the curriculum, the availability of reading materials, the institution-level support, teacher's roles, and the use of an online platform were present in this ERP. Suggestions to newcomers who plan to implement an ERP are also provided.
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Program Implementation, Decision Making, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Administrator Attitudes, Reading Materials, College Freshmen, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Teacher Role, Online Courses, Reading Instruction
Language Institute of Thammasat University. The Prachan Campus, 2 Prachan Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand. e-mail: learnjournal@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/learn
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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