SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AS A UBIQUITOUS LEARNING SPACE IN THE FIJIAN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION CLASSROOMS

This paper sheds light on the roles of social networking sites (SNSs) in relation to English as a Second Language (ESL) in Fijian English language teaching and learning classrooms. Specifically, the paper delves into examining the potential applications of Facebook and YouTube on students and teachers at selected high schools in the western division, Fiji. A total of 30 students and 15 teachers were involved in this study, and the data was analysed through a qualitative approach. Further, the paper yonders upon the instructional and educational functions of social networking sites, including the drawbacks and challenges experienced by the teachers and students in the process of applying them. The findings revealed that the pedagogical consequences of integrating the latest features offered by SNSs towards bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary driven teaching and learning milieu enhances vocabulary acquisition. In brief, the study has allowed the researcher to analyse the differences in learning habits of ESL learners in typical Fijian classroom settings using innovations in social networking sites.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0713/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>