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Unveiling English Language Learners’ Challenges in Conducting Language Research: A Phenomenological Study

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  • Mark Anthony A. Briz

    (Teacher Education Department, Davao de Oro State College–New Bataan, Philippines)

  • Rudyard D. Ladesma

    (Teacher Education Department, Davao de Oro State College–New Bataan, Philippines)

  • Lhester Jay C. Selgas

    (Teacher Education Department, Davao de Oro State College–New Bataan, Philippines)

  • Rica M. Ybañez

    (Teacher Education Department, Davao de Oro State College–New Bataan, Philippines)

Abstract

This undertaking sought to investigate the lived experiences of 4th year Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English students in conducting language research in Davao de Oro State College–New Bataan Campus, Philippines. This study sets out their challenges, coping mechanisms, and insights concerning the phenomenon being studied. In this study, the researchers utilized a qualitative-phenomenological research design and utilized Creswell’s Thematic Analysis for data analysis. Ten (10) participants were chosen using purposive sampling, and all data were gathered through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Conclusively, the results indicated that the language researchers’ challenges were their lack of knowledge, research instructor-related challenges, research materials and resources, research participants’ unavailability and lack of interest, and English language-related ineptness. However, despite their difficulties, their coping mechanisms were family and friends’ support, prayer, self-studying or learning, co-researchers’ teamwork, and time management. Ultimately, the participants’ insights concerning language research were how beneficial language research was to the language community itself, language research was a challenging process, and learned significant values and skills in language research.

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  • Mark Anthony A. Briz & Rudyard D. Ladesma & Lhester Jay C. Selgas & Rica M. Ybañez, 2022. "Unveiling English Language Learners’ Challenges in Conducting Language Research: A Phenomenological Study," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(11), pages 822-830, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:11:p:822-830
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    1. Tichaona Mapolisa & Onias Mafa, 2012. "Challenges Being Experienced by Undergraduate Students in Conducting Research in open and Distance Learning," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 2(10), pages 1672-1684, October.
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    3. Tichaona Mapolisa & Onias Mafa, 2012. "Challenges Being Experienced by Undergraduate Students in Conducting Research in open and Distance Learning," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 2(10), pages 1672-1684.
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