ESP STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS MENTORING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE SPEAKING SKILLS

Yuyun Putri Mandasari; Eka Wulandari

doi:10.70574/vnxqcf17

Authors

Yuyun Putri Mandasari Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang Author
Eka Wulandari Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70574/vnxqcf17

Keywords:

ESP, Mentoring Strategy, Students’ Perspective

Abstract

English speaking proficiency has become prominent for Midwifery Students to prepare them in the global competition of the health field. Unfortunately, they have complex problems in learning and practicing speaking, such as a lack of motivation, confidence, and vocabulary, being afraid of making mistakes, and difficult pronunciation. Mentoring strategy comes as one of the best solutions for their problems. This study aimed to explore Midwifery students’ point of view towards a mentoring strategy to help them enhancing speaking skills. A survey research with mixed methods design was employed in this research by administering a questionnaire and interview. The result indicated that the respondents had a strong attitude and positive perspective towards the mentoring program. In conclusion, it is one of the best alternative ways to be applied in the classroom and equip the students with English competency, particularly the speaking skills.

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