IMPACT OF ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION ON SECONDARY STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE AND EMOTIONS
Keywords:
English As a Medium of Instruction (EMI), Academic Performance, Emotional Impact, Teacher Support, Coping Mechanisms, Language BarriersAbstract
This research work investigates, the effects of English as a Medium of instruction (EMI) in secondary education on student academic results and emotions, and language proficiency are analyzed. This study gathered student data from grade 8th to 12th, which suggests that EMI produce a positive effect in the future, but also creates substantial barriers for English language learning (ELL) students. Depending on their language competency students experienced different feelings (from nervous stress to motivational and excited states). Secondary school students faced difficulties in learning technical subject vocabulary at the same time they faced challenges due to English classes moving too quickly. Both teacher aid and peer group collaboration with technology used were the key factors that reduced the barriers EMI learners encountered. The research emphasizes the necessity of purpose-made teaching approaches and superior educator training alongside stronger language programs to make EMI programs in secondary education successful.
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