EXPLORING THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF SELF-RECORDING VIDEO TASKS IN ENHANCING ENGLISH- SPEAKING SKILLS: PERSPECTIVES FROM EOP STUDENTS

Abstract

Technology innovation has greatly affected language learning and teaching. One of the beneficial applications is the utilization of self-recording videos
(SRV) to boost EFL learners’ speaking skills. At School of Languages and Tourism (SLT) - Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) in Vietnam, along with the
introduction of a blended learning approach, SRV has been employed as a method for students to improve their speaking skills. However, previous research has
not explored the perspectives of these students on SRV at the School of Languages and Tourism, HaUI. Hence, this study aims to explore the perspectives of
English for Occupational Purposes students from HaUI on the utilization of SRV to develop their oral performances in English. Data was collected from 148
students majoring in Chemical Engineering at SLT, HaUI through an online questionnaire adapted from Encalada and Sarmiento [1]. The results indicated that
though the majority of the respondents had positive perceptions towards SRV tasks, some constructive feedback and suggestions related to peer and teacher
feedback were offered to ensure the effectiveness of the activity. Those are particularly valuable for the teachers to modify and take full advantage of SRV tasks
on their online learning platform to boost learners’ speaking skills.