English Language Competence Development of English Fundamental Course II Students through the Self-Access Learning Center of Thammasat University

Abstract

This Research aimed to investigate students' development of English through the use of the Self-Access Learning Center of Thammasat University. One hundred and nineteen students who were studying Fundamental English Course II in the first semester of 2001 participated in the study. This investigation was undertaken by 1) determining if there was a significant difference between the English language score of the students before and after the use of the Self-Access Learning Center and 2) finding a relationship between the number of visits the students made to the Self-Access Learning Center and their English language post-test scores. This research also asked the students' opinions about the Self-Access Learning Center and self-directed learning in various aspects to improve the facilities and to better facilitate students use of the Self-Access Learning Center.