B - SLIM MODEL - BASED ENGLISH CAMP ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS ENGLISH LANGUAGE AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the efficiency of an English for communication camp’s B - SLIM model-based activities for elementary school students, and to examine the elementary school students’ satisfaction with the English for communication camp’s B-SLIM model - based activities. The research was quantitative research which the research instruments comprised a set of 19 B - SLIM model - based activities for the camp and a questionnaire to assess student satisfaction. The study sample consisted of 18 elementary school students under the Office of the Basic Education Commission who participated in the camp’s B - SLIM model-based activities. The statistics used for data analysis included the mean scores. The findings revealed that 1) The effectiveness of each B - SLIM model - based activity in the English for communication camp was found at a very high level, particularly the "English Phonics" activity which had the highest overall average ( = 4.94), while the "Ice Breaking" activity had the lowest overall average ( = 4.56), and 2) The students’ overall satisfaction with the camp’s activities was found at a high level ( = 4.71). The students expressed the highest satisfaction with the "English Song" activity ( = 4.87). The students reported having fun with pronunciation practice, and more opportunities to participate in communication. Therefore, incorporating a variety of B - SLIM model - based activities in teaching English for communication can promote positive attitudes towards the language, increase enthusiasm for learning, and effectively contribute to the development of English language communication skills. Moreover, starting activities with simple vocabulary and progressing towards more challenging words can effectively reduce negative attitudes that students may have towards the English.