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Most language teachers in Thai
tertiary institutions do not appear to use
English as the medium of instruction
for most of their teaching time. It is
clear, however, from conflicting reports
that there is a general feeling that the
medium of instruction should be
English more of the time than it
currently is (see Table 9).
Table 9
Percentages Thai and English are Claimed to be Used
Variables
Percentage
Percentage Thai is claimed to be used
do not use Thai at all 30.60%
from 50% to 90% of the time 29.80%
from 10% to 40% of the time 23.20%
use Thai less than 10% of the time 9.10%
Did not answer 7.30%
Total 100%
Percentage English is claimed to be used
all the time 52.90%
some of the time 40.50%
almost all the time 7.40%
Total 100%
The majority of respondents’ claim
to prefer a combination of an informal
class atmosphere and a traditional
classroom setting - a combination that
may not be reflected in what actually
happens on a day-to-day basis (see
Table 10). However, stated preferences
may be almost as significant as is the
reality in that they may indicate an
attitudinal change which is likely
ultimately to be reflected in teaching
style.
Table 10
Class Atmosphere and Classroom Setting
Variables Yes Percentage No Percentage Total
classroom setting 117/121 96.7% 4/121 3.3% 100%
informal class 107/121 88.4% 14/121 11.6% 100%
atmosphere preferred
a language laboratory 61/121 50.4% 60/121 49.6% 100%
setting
formal class 17/121 14.0% 104/121 86.0% 100%
atmosphere preferred
other setting 12/121 9.9% 109/121 90.1% 100%