The Impact of Duolingo As Language Learning Tool On English Proficiency of Students Group 4 1
The Impact of Duolingo As Language Learning Tool On English Proficiency of Students Group 4 1
The Impact of Duolingo As Language Learning Tool On English Proficiency of Students Group 4 1
Proficiency of Students
A Quantitative Research
Presented to the Faculty, College of Education
Eduardo L. Joson Memorial College
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Secondary Education
(Major in English)
Prepared by:
Gamit, Jedidiah
Hinayop, Jiellyka Mae C.
Caning, Marife
Edades, Elyza Magdaline B.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1...................................................................................................................................................2
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND........................................................................................................2
Introduction....................................................................................................................................2
Theoretical Framework...............................................................................................................5
Conceptual Framework.................................................................................................................6
Statement of the Problem........................................................................................................7
Hypothesis.........................................................................................................................................8
Significance of the Study......................................................................................................8
Scope and Delimitation.............................................................................................................9
Definition of Terms..................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER II.................................................................................................................................................12
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.............................................................................................................12
Language Proficiency Level in Terms of Vocabulary and Grammar Before
and After the Exposure to Duolingo..............................................................................12
Deficiencies of Duolingo......................................................................................................15
Mobile Language Application Teaching..........................................................................16
Synthesis of the Study...........................................................................................................17
Chapter 3...................................................................................................................................................21
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.......................................................................................................................21
Research Design...........................................................................................................................21
Research Locale...........................................................................................................................21
Respondents of the Study......................................................................................................22
Data Gathering Instrument....................................................................................................22
Data Gathering Procedure......................................................................................................22
Data Analysis................................................................................................................................25
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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
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in English language is somehow decreasing. To intervene, the
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challenges associated with language instruction and acquisition.
more than 300 million people all around the world (Shortt,
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convenient tool for self-paced language learning and is known for
acquisition.
Theoretical Framework
5
Research Paradigm
6
Statement of the Problem
1.2. grammar?
2.2. grammar?
exposure to Duolingo?
study?
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Hypothesis
exposure to Duolingo.
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in this study will gain experience in designing, conducting, and
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affects the English language proficiency of these students to
Definition of Terms
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to become proficient in speaking, writing, listening, and reading
(Cuesta, 2020).
2021).
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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
research.
students use Duolingo regularly for 30 days. The study found that
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attitude towards using Duolingo as a tool for vocabulary
motivated to learn.
participants.
groups (with a value of 0.60, higher than 0.05), but there was a
for the control group increased from 11.78 to 20.94, while the
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experimental group increased from 11.78 to 21.47, suggesting that
results showed that the use of these apps had a positive effect
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questionnaire also revealed that students had a positive attitude
where one class was selected, and Duolingo was used in five
Deficiencies of Duolingo
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contributing to monotony and boredom, especially when applied to
rating.
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The study of Godwin-Jones (2014) suggested that technology can
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The reviewed literature had positive and negative impact to
Jaelani & Sutari's (2020) study among junior high school students
development.
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to enhance their language skills. De Castro and team's (2016)
outcomes.
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the integration of technology, like Duolingo, as a valuable
learning.
good rating.
Most of the reviewed studies only focused on the students and not
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on the teachers’ strategies for integrating Duolingo in the
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Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Research Locale
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Respondents of the Study
researchers.
for they are the only grade 7 students who are enrolled in the
program.
gathering of data.
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Post-test. This will be used to measure the students’
given date.
Experiment
Demonstration of app on
Utilization of
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Duolingo.
Unit: 1-2.
Level: Advanced
beginner
Level: Advanced
beginner
Level: Advanced
beginner
Distribution of post
test
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Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
No. of No. of No. of No. of
Days Days Days Days
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Distribution
of Pre-test
Distribution
of Post test
Utilization
of Duolingo
Demonstratio
n of
Duolingo
be used.
(2023).
Score Classification
24-25 Excellent
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20-21 Good
15-16 Fairly
10-14 Poor
grammar.
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