Oral language development among Mandarin learners in Chinese homestays

Abstract This mixed-method study describes the oral Mandarin development of 25 American students living in Chinese homestays, and how it may relate to the ways they respond to opportunities for interaction with their host families. While scholars have begun to examine students’ Mandarin development during their sojourns in China, there is little research regarding changes in their holistic oral proficiency and how such changes may be related to the quality of interaction they have with their interlocutors. The results of this study show robust gains in proficiency ratings of their oral performances over the course of one semester. A case study of two purposefully selected student performances – one who demonstrated the most prominent proficiency gains and the other who showed no gains – reveals differences in the ways they respond to opportunities for interaction. These findings provide suggestions on ways to best facilitate students’ learning experience while living with host families.

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STUDENTS’ ACCEPTANCE TO USING GRAPHIC NOVELS IN LEARNING LITERATURE (L2): A MALAYSIAN CASE STUDY

Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Journal (SHE Journal) ◽

10.25273/she.v1i2.6626 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Abu Yazid Abu Bakar ◽

Dayang Nurfaezah Abang Ahmad ◽

Melor Md Yunus

Keyword(s):

Mixed Method ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Graphic Novels ◽

Graphic Novel ◽

Mixed Method Study ◽

Motivation To Learn ◽

Esl Teachers ◽

English As Second Language ◽

Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Research has shown that using graphic novels in the classroom is one of useful approaches to promote the understanding of learners especially for lengthy and difficult literature texts. This study reports the extent of graphic novel in facilitating students’ understanding of literature and the students’ perceptions towards using graphic novel in learning literature (L2) as compared to other genre of texts. This is a mixed method study which employs quantitative and qualitative methods to obtain data. The findings indicate that most students found that graphic novel helped them to enrich their vocabularies and understand the text better. The findings also reveal that students were attracted to the illustrations in the literature text in which this helps to boost their motivation to learn literature in the classroom. The findings provide useful insights for English as Second Language (ESL) teachers in incorporating and expanding the literature learning through graphic novels in the future. The findings also imply the need of ESL teachers to use graphic novels effectively in facilitating their teaching and learning of literature in L2 classrooms particularly to suit the 21<sup>st</sup> century teaching and learning.

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A Mixed Method Approach to Quality of Life Research: A Case Study Approach

Social Indicators Research ◽

10.1007/s11205-007-9131-5 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 85 (1) ◽

pp. 145-158 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Heather Dunning ◽

Allison Williams ◽

Sylvia Abonyi ◽

Valorie Crooks

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Case Study Approach ◽

Mixed Method Approach ◽

Study Approach ◽

Quality Of Life Research ◽

Method Approach

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Comparing the Experiences of Parturient Women With Remifentanil Analgesia and Elective Cesarean Section and Providing Improver Strategies: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-353880/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

rana dousti ◽

Sevil Hakimi ◽

Hojjat Pourfathi ◽

Roghayeh Nourizadeh ◽

Niloufar sattarzadeh jahdi

Keyword(s):

Cesarean Section ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Elective Cesarean Section ◽

Mixed Method Study ◽

Quality Of Data ◽

Sequential Approach ◽

Private Hospitals ◽

Elective Cesarean ◽

The City

Abstract Background Identifying methods that can effectively and safely improve the childbirth experience and are tailored to mothers' needs are of crucial importance. The current study aimed to compare experiences of parturient women with remifentanil analgesia and elective cesarean section and providing improver strategies for women living in the city of Tabriz, Iran.MethodsThis is a mixed-method study with an explanatory sequential approach. The first stage is quantitative and longitudinal. The study population is all parturient women who will give birth by elective C-section or vaginal painless delivery using remifentanil in private hospitals of the city of Tabriz in 2020-2021. All mothers are free to choose either method. Participants will be selected from all private hospitals using the convenience sampling technique proportioned to the number of eligible women in each hospital. Participants will be followed up to 30 days after delivery to complete the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression questionnaire. The second stage is a qualitative study aimed at exploring the perceptions of parturient women who had either elective C-section or painless delivery (using remifentanil), including factors related to labor experiences. Data will be collected by semi structured interviews with new mothers and important others (if needed).In the third stage, a mixed study will be performed to provide strategies for improving labor experiences. we will use an explanatory Sequential approach in order to increase the accuracy and quality of data and to use the findings to evaluate different methods of delivery.DiscussionBy comparing the experience of parturient women receiving Remifentanil analgesia and elective C-section, evidence-based improving strategies using a culturally sensitive approach can be provided. Presentation of the results obtained from this study using the mixed method may help in better understanding the issue. Also, the obtained results can be used to enhance the quality of midwifery care to be examined by health policymakers and planners.Trial registrationThis study is approved by the ethics committee of the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (code: IR.TBZMED.REC.1399. 521). Besides, it's evaluated by relevant refers.

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Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Adolescents with Depression in China: A Mixed-Method Study

Patient Preference and Adherence ◽

10.2147/ppa.s265867 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol Volume 14 ◽

pp. 1317-1327

Author(s):

Yinying Zhang ◽

Min Yang ◽

Xin Guo ◽

Qiongni Chen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Family Caregivers ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Mixed Method Study

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Graphic Design Students’ Per spectives and Attitudes t owards Feedback w ithin Peer Assessment in Design Studio Pedagogy

International Journal for Innovation Education and Research ◽

10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss7.562 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (7) ◽

pp. 22-33

Author(s):

ERIC FRANCIS ESHUN

Keyword(s):

Student Perceptions ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Peer Assessment ◽

Research Question ◽

Peer Feedback ◽

Studio Pedagogy ◽

Design Students ◽

Quality Learning

This paper reports the validity of the hypothesis that giving and receiving peer feedback during studio critique supports the assumption that the nature of feedback affects student learning and student perceptions of the quality of the learning experience. The research question is whether peer feedback operated under studio pedagogy has the potential of enhancing quality learning. The purpose of this study is to examine student perceptions of peer feedback in a studio-based learning environment. This is a case study where data was collected qualitatively. This study clearly demonstrates the positive perceptions of peer feedback held by design students and the influence these perceptions have on students’ learning outcomes.

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Understanding Learner Behaviour in Online Courses through Learning Analytics

Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology ◽

10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1030705 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 381-390

Author(s):

D. Thammi Raju ◽

G. R. K. Murthy ◽

S. B. Khade ◽

B. Padmaja ◽

B. S. Yashavanth ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Learning Analytics ◽

Online Courses ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Training Needs ◽

Online Course ◽

Quality Of Education ◽

Time Data

Building an effective online course requires an understanding of learning analytics. The study assumes significance in the COVID 19 pandemic situation as there is a sudden surge in online courses. Analysis of the online course using the data generated from the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS), Google Forms and Google Analytics was carried out to understand the tenants of an effective online course. About 515 learners participated in the initial pre-training needs & expectations’ survey and 472 learners gave feedback at the end, apart from the real-time data generated from LMS and Google Analytics during the course period. This case study analysed online learning behaviour and the supporting learning environment and suggest critical factors to be at the centre stage in the design and development of online courses; leads to the improved online learning experience and thus the quality of education. User needs, quality of resources and effectiveness of online courses are equally important in taking further online courses.

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Improving the quality of self-management support in ambulatory cancer care: a mixed-method study of organisational and clinician readiness, barriers and enablers for tailoring of implementation strategies to multisites

BMJ Quality & Safety ◽

10.1136/bmjqs-2020-012051 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. bmjqs-2020-012051

Author(s):

Doris Howell ◽

Melanie Powis ◽

Ryan Kirkby ◽

Heidi Amernic ◽

Lesley Moody ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mixed Method ◽

Cancer Care ◽

Implementation Strategies ◽

Self Management ◽

Normalisation Process Theory ◽

Mixed Method Study ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Management Support ◽

Specific Implementation

IntroductionImproving the quality of self-management support (SMS) for treatment-related toxicities is a priority in cancer care. Successful implementation of SMS programmes depends on tailoring implementation strategies to organisational readiness factors and barriers/enablers, however, a systematic process for this is lacking. In this formative phase of our implementation-effectiveness trial, Self-Management and Activation to Reduce Treatment-Related Toxicities, we evaluated readiness based on constructs in the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and Normalisation Process Theory (NPT) and developed a process for mapping implementation strategies to local contexts.MethodsIn this convergent mixed-method study, surveys and interviews were used to assess readiness and barriers/enablers for SMS among stakeholders in 3 disease site groups at 3 regional cancer centres (RCCs) in Ontario, Canada. Median survey responses were classified as a barrier, enabler or neutral based on a priori cut-off values. Barriers/enablers at each centre were mapped to CFIR and then inputted into the CFIR-Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change Strategy Matching Tool V.1.0 (CFIR-ERIC) to identify centre-specific implementation strategies. Qualitative data were separately analysed and themes mapped to CFIR constructs to provide a deeper understanding of barriers/enablers.ResultsSMS in most of the RCCs was not systematically delivered, yet most stakeholders (n=78; respondent rate=50%) valued SMS. For centre 1, 7 barriers/12 enablers were identified, 14 barriers/9 enablers for centre 2 and 11 barriers/5 enablers for centre 3. Of the total 46 strategies identified, 30 (65%) were common across centres as core implementation strategies and 5 tailored implementation recommendations were identified for centres 1 and 3, and 4 for centre 2.ConclusionsThe CFIR and CFIR-ERIC were valuable tools for tailoring SMS implementation to readiness and barriers/enablers, whereas NPT helped to clarify the clinical work of implementation. Our approach to tailoring of implementation strategies may have relevance for other studies.

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