Cognitive Approach to Adaptive Testing Implementation in Virtual Maritime English Language Learning Environment Based on a Spaced Repetition System

2018 ◽  
pp. 183-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
María-Araceli Losey-León ◽  
Antonio Balderas
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Adaptive Testing ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
Maritime English ◽  
Spaced Repetition

scholarly journals Relationship of School Environment and English Language Learning at Government Schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arfan Lodhi ◽  
Abdul Hye Sahar ◽  
Numra Qayyum ◽  
Samreen Iqbal ◽  
Huma Shareef
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
School Environment ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Population Parameter ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Esl Learners

Academic success of language learners is not only determined by their level of intelligence but it is also associated with the learning environment provided to them. The current study is an attempt to investigate the factors which affect learning environment of English language learners at government schools. In this context a survey based research design was selected by following quantitative methodology. Sample was drawn from the population parameter of government schools. The students were selected randomly whereas teachers and head teachers were selected by using convenient sampling technique. A questionnaire was developed, validated and administered to know the perspectives of the selected respondents. Findings of the study revealed that suitable school environment provides significant contributions to ESL learners’ performance and accomplishment. The study also found that student-teacher and teacher-parent relationship promote and strengthen language learning capacity of ESL learners. It is highly recommended to develop such school environment which is conducive to English language learning; as environmental factors at school are as important as pedagogical interventions of ESL teachers.

scholarly journals The Influence of Instructional Syntax to Engage EFL Students in Online Learning Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Darmawansah Darmawansah ◽  
Setyabudi Indartono
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Session

This paper aims to analyse the instructional syntax for an online learning environment in English language learning. The data collection used lesson plans in a Spain-based English Academy. The research method used Hemphill’s engagement criteria to find the syntax characteristic in the lesson plans instructions. Also, the study analysed the factors of engagement during the learning session. The study revealed the frequencies of the instructional syntax used by EFL teachers and how these instructions engage the students. The lessons plans were coded to find the most syntax used and the engagement criteria. The result identified ‘ask’ is the most used syntax with 15.3% while inquiries method  (38.9%) was using the most in teaching students online. Moreover, the distribution item of engagement factors as EFL online teachers’ focus group discussion shows how the engagement model can be used for English learners. This study will contribute as an expanding method of English language learning in an online setting widely.

scholarly journals Moodle as Virtual Learning Environment in Developing Language Skills, Fostering Metacognitive Awareness and Promoting Learner Autonomy

Pedagogika ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 127 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalia Gulbinskienė ◽  
Marjan Masoodi ◽  
Jolita Šliogerienė
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
English Language Learning

The study evaluates the potentially relative effectiveness of Moodle as one of the virtual learning environments applied to develop English language skills, foster metacognitive awareness and promote learner autonomy in university settings. The respondents from Mykolas Romeris University and Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences were asked to express their attitude towards Moodle learning environment and assess their views on the improvement of language skills as well as fostering their metacognitive awareness and sense of autonomy in English language learning. The object of the research was students’ evaluation of Moodle as an online English language learning environment. The research revealed that students find Moodle platform motivating in the improvement of their language learning skills. It was also established that using Moodle platform helps to develop metacognitive awareness and fosters learner autonomy.

scholarly journals Students' Motivation in English Language Learning (ELL): An Exploratory Study of Motivation-al Factors for EFL and ESL Adult Learners

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sabboor Hussain ◽  
Abdus Salam ◽  
Aisha Farid
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learners ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Esl Learners

This study analyzed adult learners’ motivation in learning English from two diametrically different paradigms viz., the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) from Saudi Arabia and the ESL (English as a Second Language) from Pakistan. The quantitative tool of the 20-items questionnaire administered at 100 EFL learners and 100 ESL learners helped find out the factors impacting the adult learners’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivation resulting in their being amotivated, unmotivated, and highly motivated English language learners. The major findings are that the learners in both the EFL and the ESL contexts were found intrinsically motivated to learn the English language. However, the Saudi EFL students, unlike ESL learners, lacked extrinsic motivation due to i) lack of an environment conducive for English language learning and ii) social disapproval of the English language learning. The extrinsic factors lacking for ESL learners in Pakistan are the provision of highly motivated and trained teachers, well-equipped classrooms, financial rewards, and a conducive learning environment in the institutions. Based on the findings, the study recommends that teachers must be trained to involve the intrinsically motivated students in challenging and encouraging activities. The teachers engaged in teaching to Saudi EFL learners need to exert more to create an excellent learning environment in their class to motivate and encourage their students towards learning of the English language, and to waive off the negative impact of social disapproval of the language outside the classroom.

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