Innovation in Language Learning

Teachers and learners very often leave the learning environment with little reflection on what has and has not been learned. Thus, teachers miss the opportunity to track learner progress and plan the next lesson based on real needs, and learners fail to identify their areas to work on and assess how they are progressing compared to their classmates. Using online exit tickets may help teachers and learners record and demonstrate what has been learned and what needs further guidance and practice. In this study, 30 EFL students were asked to complete exit tickets after every lesson to demonstrate and reflect on what they think they have learned well and what they have had trouble with understanding or using. The researcher/teacher used the information to plan the next lesson or assign additional homework on problematic areas, thereby encouraging learners to do additional work on the areas that reportedly need further practice. At the end of a two-month period of teaching, a survey was distributed to the learners to assess their perceptions on the effectiveness of using exit tickets in their language learning progress. Results showed that leaners have found exit tickets conducive to self-awareness, motivation, and learning.

Keywords: Exit tickets, monitoring learner progress, learner perception