Research Proposal 1

Research Proposal 1
1. Statement of the Problem
Self-Esteem is one of the crucial components in the educational setting; it is an
indispensable aspect of learners' educational process. Moreover, it is not only a driving force
to successful language attainment, but plays a great role in SL / FL achievements as well.
High Self-Esteem underlies all the language skills; its lays the ground for successful
development of language skills. Nevertheless, a large portion of second year students at Badji
Mokhtar University of Annaba lack Self-Esteem. Particularly, they tend to show low Self-
Esteem regarding the listening skill. These students with low Self-Esteem on listening
comprehension do to trust their listening capacities. They do not perceive themselves as
capable of understanding listening passages. When listening to a recording, for instance, they
show facial expressions of confusion. This displays their uneasiness in what is said. Adding to
that, by the end of listening to the recordings, they do often express a need of getting
additional listening to the same passage. This reaction is even observed within exams. A
considerable number of students do not trust their listening capabilities and start struggling
with the passage contents. Teachers generally give an opportunity of two listening, but they
ask for a third listening and keep asking for another listening. In the light of this perspective,
three research questions are stated as follows:
1) How does second year students 'self-confidence affect their Self-Esteem?
2) How do students' perceptions of themselves influence their Self-Esteem?
3) Does the number of listening to the same passage enhance listening comprehension?
4) Do EFL students use strategies to understand listening passages?
2. Hypotheses
Hypothesis One
Low Self-Esteem may result from shortage in self-confidence.

Hypothesis Two
Low Self-Esteem may stem from students' perceptions of themselves as non-efficacious
listeners.
Hypothesis Three
Low Self-Esteem might emerge from failure in listening to EFL passages.
3. Aim of the Study
This research aims at resolving the problem of low Self-Esteem on listening
comprehension of second year students. Also, it proposes some possible solutions to promote
students motivation in listening comprehension. Finally, these potential solutions will
promote not only efficacious listeners but also successful English language learners.
4. Means of Research
Two means of research are used in this study: students’ questionnaire and teachers’ semi-
structured interview. Students’ questionnaire is organized in a way to detect the source of low
Self-Esteem on listening comprehension of second year students. Whereas, teachers’ semi-
structured interview seeks insight on how teachers motivate their students to listen and how
they act in front of their failure to listen.
5. Structure of the Study
The present dissertation is divided into three chapters that can be presented as follows:
- Chapter One: It is an introductory chapter that reviews the literature about Self-Esteem on
one hand and listening comprehension on the other hand. It deals with Self-Esteem’s
definitions, theories, and strategies. Also, it describes the relationship between Self-Esteem
and academic attainment. Moreover, it presents the definition of listening and listening
comprehension, listening approaches, and listening strategies.

Chapter Two: This chapter is devoted to the means of research used in this dissertation. On
one hand, it represents an analysis of the results obtained from the students’ questionnaire
which was delivered to second year students. On the other hand, it contains an analysis of
teachers’ semi-structured interview. The latter was conducted with teachers of oral
expression.
- Chapter Three: It is devoted to a remedial work that proposes possible, effective solutions to
overcome the trouble of low Self-Esteem on listening comprehension. It introduces some
practical solutions to enhance students’ Self-Esteem which are inspired from teachers’ semi-
structured interview.

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1. Statement of the Problem

Self-Esteem is one of the crucial components in the educational setting; it is an

to successful language attainment, but plays a great role in SL / FL achievements as well.

comprehension do to trust their listening capacities. They do not perceive themselves as

three research questions are stated as follows:

1) How does second year students 'self-confidence affect their Self-Esteem?

2) How do students' perceptions of themselves influence their Self-Esteem?

4) Do EFL students use strategies to understand listening passages?

Low Self-Esteem may result from shortage in self-confidence.

Low Self-Esteem may stem from students' perceptions of themselves as non-efficacious

Low Self-Esteem might emerge from failure in listening to EFL passages.

3. Aim of the Study

This research aims at resolving the problem of low Self-Esteem on listening

students motivation in listening comprehension. Finally, these potential solutions will

Self-Esteem on listening comprehension of second year students. Whereas, teachers’ semi-

they act in front of their failure to listen.

5. Structure of the Study

comprehension, listening approaches, and listening strategies.

overcome the trouble of low Self-Esteem on listening comprehension. It introduces some

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