Perceptions of Students and Teachers towards Relationship between University Environment and English Language Learning

Abstract

Academic success of language learners is not only determined by their levelof intelligence, but it is also associated with the learning environmentprovided to them. The current study is an attempt to investigate the factorswhich affect learning environment of English language learners atgovernment universities. In this context a questionnaire survey-basedresearch design was used by following interviews. The statistics revealedthat English curriculum meets students’ needs in practical ways(Mean=4.18). The teachers also favour the statement that they alwaysfacilitate students with the material they need (Mean=4.15). The data alsorevealed that most teachers are fairly qualified to train them in studentcentred classroom; the mean score shows 4.00. The teachers alwaysencourage their students to take part in university activities according to their interests as the average mean score was 3.90. It is evident that teachersprobably facilitate dynamic and active teaching strategies and lessonplanning for all the students as the mean score was 4.05. Regarding teachersand learners’ perspective about availability of resources at university,students strongly agreed with the statements that language labs are availableat their university. Findings of the study revealed that the role of environment is rated central and important in creating skill-based student-centred classrooms. Myanmar students are also satisfied regarding their learning environment. The paper recommends that the existing facilitiesshould be upgraded and significantly improved by the government; urgentattention should