FOUR MACROSKILLS RESOURCES:
Prepared by: Ira Louise Ramos
1. Authors: Hakan Aydoğan, Azamat A. Akbarov
Date Published: May 2014
Research Title: The Four Basic Language Skills, Whole Language & Integrated Skill Approach in Mainstream University Classrooms in Turkey
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
http://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/mjss/article/viewFile/2687/2655
The paper discusses the importance of integrating the classroom through the teaching of the four macro skills. Especially in the language learning classroom. The study was conducted for the purpose of determining the most prevalent approach in language classroom setting in Turkey particularly, but the whole paper actually addresses the issues holistically.
2. Authors: Jessie S. Barrot
Date Published: Not stated
Research Title: Current Principles and Concepts in the Teaching of Macroskills
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
http://www.national-u.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/JSTAR-6_Barrot.pdf
The aim of the paper is to improve the linguistic skills of the students in the language learning classroom. The scope includes the principles and concepts in teaching the macro-skills. There are various strategies every teacher could use and the paper aims to prove the relevance of each approach.
3. Author: Anonymous
Date Published: 1997-2017
Research Title: The 4 Language Skills
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
https://www.englishclub.com/learn-english/language-skills.htm
The website is very commendable since it tackles all the four macro-skills. It covers all the discussions on each macro skill and what’s best in it is that it also has a lot of activites included to make sure that the students would really learn effectively.
4. Author: Mag. Phil. Milevica
Date Published: 23-24 September 2010
Research Title: Reading Skills and Reading Comprehension in English for Specific Purposes
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
http://fl.uni-mb.si/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/BOJOVIC.pdf
The paper is all about Reading skills. It tackles all the concepts about reading, strategies and the all kinds of approaches. It was a very good research paper since it all includes the theories and models that explains well how reading could affect the linguistic competence of ever individual.
5. Author: Julian Hermida
Date Published: September 2009
Research Title: The Importance of Teaching Academic Reading Skills in First-Year University Courses
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
https://www.mansfield.edu/fye/upload/Academic-Reading-Skills.pdf
The paper addresses issues concerning academic success and reading comprehension. It aims to address the relevance of learning the concepts of reading and how crucial it is for the success of every learner, not only in terms of academic success but also making sure that the person has full mastery of some fundamental academic skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening.
6. Author: Irene Elizarraraz & Tamara Gatewood, John J. Heldrich
Date Published: 2004
Research Title: Effective Listening Skills
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
http://imaginesls.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Active_Listening3.10.pdf
The presentation is all about Listening. It discusses all the ideologies and importance of acquiring good and effective listening skills. It also includes the barriers in communication and lastly it includes a variety of tips how to listen effectively.
7. Author: Jack C. Richards
Date Published: Not stated
Research Title: Teaching Listening and Speaking, from Theory to Practice
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
This is a very good resource in teaching listening and speaking skills. It tackles the processes each speaker and listener go through the entire lesson in language learning classroom. It also includes the different purposes and functions of listening and speaking in a variety of contexts.
8. Author: Anonymous
Research Title: Communication skills
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/communication-skills.html
The website includes all the information with regards to communication skills. It aims to address the importance and relevance of acquiring communication skills and its functions.
9. Author: Katie Mendell
Date Published: June 24, 2014
Research Title: 3 Reasons Why Public Speaking is Important
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
http://blog.pancommunications.com/3-reasons-why-public-speaking-is-important
The blog is all about public speaking. The blog tries to address the benefits of public speaking and the effective ways to do one. The blog also addresses the reasons why public speaking is important.
10. Author: Bridgette Lustañas
Date Published: Feb 23, 2015
Research Title: Macro Skills and Communicative Competence
Date Retrieved: September 3, 2017
https://www.slideshare.net/mynampyeonbaekhyun/macro-skills-and-communicative-competence
The presentation contains all the relevant concepts in macro skill teaching and the processes every individual should undergo to attain communicative competence. It discusses the culture, norms, genre and contexts of the language used in teaching the four areas of macro-skills.