All three teachers who were interviewed agree that parental feedback regarding PVT has been positive. It allows students more opportunities to communicate with and learn from a native English-speaking teacher, which parents find very beneficial. In fact, Carol said parents would like their students to participate in more than the one lesson per week, which is their current schedule. In addition, Sophie recognizes that parents want their child to receive high quality English language instruction:
“The students English lessons have improved in oral English pronunciation and I think their confidence has been built up through PVT as well.” “PVT is flexible because it has a lot of foreign teachers that are always there and able to come in and help. We are not limited by time or space, or even teachers. It is a really good way to teach Englis h.” All of the teachers interviewed at China (Hong Kong) English School recognize the value of PVT, and they hope to continue to use PVT for instruction in the future for teaching English. “We will continue to use PVT because it provides a convenient way to communicate with a foreign teacher. They can break the distance and time. The students can see a foreign teacher easier and communicate with them easier. They learn to use English better in their lives.”
“Most parents only care that their students are getting a quality English education and PVT meets their requirements. They are very satisfied with PVT and their current English lessons.”
Conclusion
The main goal for the teachers interviewed at China (Hong Kong) English School was to find an English language learning environment that helped their students communicate effectively in English. According to all three teachers, PVT was instrumental in developing their students’ oral skill s. In addition, they found PVT to be flexible making it a viable solution for online English teaching and learning needs with native English speaking teachers.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank China (Hong Kong) English School and all the teachers that took the time share their feedback regarding PVT with us. In particular, we would like to thank Heidi, Carol and Sophie for their valuable insights and time spent speaking with us.
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