Assessing Students’ Content Knowledge and Language Proficiency

2017 ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Llosa
Keyword(s):  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Language Proficiency

scholarly journals The Effects of Scientific Reasoning Skills, English Language Proficiency and other Factors on the Acquisition of Chemistry Content Knowledge

KIMIKA ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Manolito, Jr. G. Ybañez ◽  
Charmaine Sagayap ◽  
Vic Marie I. Camacho
Keyword(s):  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Scientific Reasoning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Primary Language ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Reasoning Skills ◽  
Scientific Reasoning Skills

This paper aims to examine the effects of English Language Proficiency, Scientific Reasoning Skills, and other factors such as primary language at home, subject interests, type of school graduated, family monthly income, and available studying materials on acquisition of Chemistry content knowledge of fifty-four (54) randomly selected pre-service science teachers from a state university. Using One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson r formula, the results of this 2-way interaction showed an F ratio of 1.025 with a significance level of 0.445. This finding is significant as it implies that combined high levels of English language proficiency and reasoning skills enhance students’ abilities to learn science content. In addition, a significant main effect for the variable scientific reasoning skills, an F ratio of 0.550 with a significance level of 0.815 show that English Proficiency does not significantly affect the Chemistry Skills of the Science Students. Science Reasoning Skills is correlated with Chemistry performance. Further, higher scientific reasoning skills are attributed to better Chemistry Skills. Primary language significantly affects language proficiency while subject interest affect the students skills in subject areas.

Developing a Need-Based Pedagogy of English Curriculum

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishwa Prasad Devupalli
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Study ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Pedagogical Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
English Curriculum ◽  
Knowledge Content

This book is a research study, which deals with firstly, the English language proficiency levels of Pedagogy of English student-teachers and practicing government English teachers. Secondly, the knowledge base – pedagogical knowledge, content knowledge, and pedagogical content knowledge – the teachers should have. Thirdly, it reflects on the efficacy of the present preservice B.Ed. Pedagogy of English curriculum to address the needs of the student-teachers. Fourthly, the perceptions they hold regarding effective preservice B. Ed. Pedagogy of English, and finally, posit a Pedagogy of English curriculum based on the analyses to make the content more beneficial to Pedagogy of English student-teachers.

scholarly journals Using Online Texts to Build Independent Readers in ESL Classrooms

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Kshema Jose
Keyword(s):  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Linguistic Competence ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Topic Familiarity ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Online Texts ◽  
Knowledge Deficits

Studies with proficient users of English suggest that readers demonstrate deeper comprehension of texts when reading non-linear hypertexts than when reading linear texts. This is attributed to the networked nature of texts that helps readers exercise cognitive flexibility. An aspect that remains largely unresearched is the potential of linear online texts to facilitate comprehension in readers who are non-proficient users of English. Keeping in mind the fact that a majority of readers reading online texts in English can be hindered by three types of comprehension deficits – low levels of language proficiency, non-availability of prior knowledge, or both – this study investigated the interactive effects of two salient features of online texts, viz., non-linearity in the presentation of text and the availability of additional sources of information, on the reading comprehension of ESL readers. Two groups of readers with high and low levels of English proficiency read twelve texts on familiar and unfamiliar topics in print, linear online, and non-linear online modes. A comparison of readers’ responses to comprehension questions and free recalls showed that those with low linguistic competence and/or topic familiarity were able to achieve better comprehension of linear online texts than print texts or non-linear online texts. The findings indicate that text linearity when combined with the presence of multiple information resources (both provided by the author within the text and freely available on the internet) might have the potential to scaffold linguistic and content knowledge deficits in ESL readers and promote deep levels of comprehension. 

scholarly journals Qualitative Perspectives on the English Language Content Knowledge and Methods on Communicative Language Proficiency, Implications for Succeeding in the IELTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 67-89
Author(s):  
Ali Al-Bulushi ◽  
Ali Al-Issa ◽  
Rima Al-Zadjali
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teacher Education Program ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University

Communicative Language Proficiency (CLP) in the target language is critical for the teachers joining English language teaching for different reasons. The Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman has sanctioned the score of Band 6 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as the main criterion for accepting English language teachers graduating from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). Nonetheless, some fourth-year Student Teachers (STs) have failed to achieve the specified score due to reasons pertinent to the choices made in the initial English language teacher education program content knowledge and methods. This qualitative study, hence, investigates the perspectives of purposively selected STs and faculty members about the effect of SQU English Language Teaching (ELT) content knowledge and methods on the STs’ IELTS band scores. Results have shown that there is a need to reconsider the content knowledge and methods to create more opportunities for the program participants to use the language communicatively. Results have further shown that certain faculty members adopt certain teaching methods insensitive to the needs and interests of the STs and which negatively affect their CLP. The results have important implications for the STs’ success in the IELTS and hence their employability.

Life Experience or Clinical Expertise: Exploring Instructor Content Knowledge in Cross-Cultural Courses

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheena M. Turner ◽  
Sylvie Taylor ◽  
Theodore R. Burnes ◽  
Gregor V. Sarkisian ◽  
Amanda L. Archer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Clinical Expertise
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