KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Romualdo Mabuan, Lyceum of the Philippines University - Manila
Gregorio P. Ebron, Jr., Lyceum of the Philippines University - Manila
Let's Face It! Using Facebook in the English Language Classroom
Abstract
Anchored on the principles of Blended Learning (Horn & Staker, 2014) and SAMR Model of technology integration in education (Puentedura, 2010), this study reports findings of integrating Facebook in facilitating English language classes at a private university in Manila, Philippines. Research participants include freshmen, sophomore, and senior students enrolled at English classes in the first semester of the academic year 2015 – 2016. Research data come from surveys, students' wall posts, students' reflections, and individual and focus group interviews. Results show positive pedagogical viability of using Facebook as an alternative platform for English language learning and as an innovative tool in integrating technology in the traditional language classroom. Pedagogical implications for English language teachers, educators, and researchers are offered in the light of these results.
Biographicals
Romualdo Mabuan is a full-time faculty member and researcher of the Department of English and Literature, College of Arts and Sciences, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila, the Philippines. He is currently pursuing Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics at De La Salle University – Manila as a Commission on Higher Education – Faculty Development Program Scholar. He is a member of Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP), Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP), and Teachers' Club of British Council Philippines. His research interests include Blended Learning, ICT in Education, and Critical Pedagogy. He has presented research paper in both national and international conferences in the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, and Japan.
Gregorio P. Ebron, Jr. is currently the College Secretary and an English Instructor at the College of Arts and Sciences, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Manila. He is presently writing his thesis for his degree Master of Arts in Education major in English Language Teaching (ELT) at the Philippine Normal University – Manila. He has taught English subjects at various universities in Manila, Philippines and worked as a school head. He has participated in and presented his research papers at the national and international conferences on TESOL.
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