An Action Research On WebQuest Teaching Strategy Into English Teaching In Senior High School

• Main Authors: Ching-Huai Tsai, 蔡瀞慧
• Other Authors: Yun-Long Huang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2008
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/47211508891008776540

碩士 === 國立臺灣體育大學(桃園) === 休閒產業經營學系碩士班 === 96 === The purpose of this study was to integrate WebQuest learning strategy into English class in senior high school. “Bermuda Triangle” is the topic of the lesson. Action research was taken as the research method. The study was carried out over the period of 3 weeks. The subjects participating in the study were 42 first graders in senior high school. WebQuest is consisted of introduction, tasks, process, evaluation and conclusion. General data were derived from questionnaire for learning effectiveness, and class climate. Qualitative data were derived from instructor’s journal, worksheets, group’s presentation and feedback from focus groups. The result of this study was summarized as follows: (1) WebQuest could increase students’ learning will; (2) WebQuest could enhance students’ English learning; (3) WebQuest is helpful to the cultivation of other abilities; (4) WebQuest promotes cooperation; (5) There is no significant difference between academic performances and learning effectiveness. (6) There is no significant difference between academic performances and class climate.