Developing a multimedia instrument for technical vocabulary learning: a case of EFL undergraduate physics education

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Appolinary Rusanganwa
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Technical Vocabulary ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education

Abilities of Physics Education Students in Constructing Graphics Based on Practicum Results and in Interpreting It

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Hariawan Hariawan ◽  
Muslimin Muslimin ◽  
I Komang Werdhiana
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Thinking Aloud ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Education Study ◽  
Basic Physics ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education ◽  
The Relationship

The skills to construct and interpret graphs are a form of science skills and are an important component in learning physics. The purpose of this study was to describe the ability of undergraduate physics education students to construct graphs based on practicum data and interpret them. Data obtained through respondent answer sheets, thinking-aloud recordings, and interviews. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) Untad and the research subjects of the Physics Education Study Program students were 6 people obtained based on the values of Basic Physics I and Basic Physics practicum II then divided into three groups of levels (high, medium, and low) with each category as many as 2 people. The results of this study indicate: 1) in general, respondents in the high, medium, and low categories can construct graphs but are not based on the prerequisite ability to construct graphs, especially in determining the x-axis and y-axis variables, 2) on the ability to interpret graphs, respondents can interpret graphs the relationship between variables on the graph but not supported by an explanation or evaluation based on proper physics concepts, 3) The strategy used by respondents in constructing graphs, in general, is to convert data in decimal form or scientific notation and 4) The difficulties experienced by respondents when constructing graphs are converting data, determining the scale and how to determine the variables on each graph axis.    

scholarly journals THE EMPLOYMENT OF LEARNING STRATEGIES IN LEARNING ENGINEERING TERMINOLOGY AMONG ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATES

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-130
Author(s):  
Amri Muaz Azmimurad ◽  
Najah Osman
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Word Meanings ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Technical Vocabulary ◽  
Cognitive And Metacognitive Strategies

This research reports on a mixed method study with the aim to discover the employment of vocabulary learning strategies by students majoring in engineering course in learning technical vocabulary which is in this context, the engineering terminologies. This research adopted Explicit Vocabulary Learning Theory by Ellis (1994) which proposed that there are usage of learning strategies in the process of learning word meanings. Five vocabulary learning strategies taxonomies were employed in this study which were developed by Schmitt (1994) which are determination, social, memory, cognitive and metacognitive strategies. Each taxonomy has a few strategies that are developed specifically according to the type of strategies used. All five taxonomies of vocabulary learning strategies were compared to the students’ field of study, year of study and English proficiency level. Previous studies highlighted that there were differences found in the use of strategies among learners in comparison to their characteristics.

scholarly journals Collaborative and Individual Vocabulary Building Using ICT

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-48
Author(s):  
Štěpánka Bilová
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Vocabulary Building ◽  
Technical Vocabulary ◽  
Students First ◽  
Further Development

Abstract Vocabulary knowledge affects any learner’s general language proficiency and the lack of vocabulary is often seen as an obstacle in a student’s progress. This statement becomes even truer when considering languages for specific purposes as the knowledge of technical vocabulary is closely connected to mastering professional skills. The research on vocabulary learning distinguishes two types of learning, incidental and intentional, which should complement each other. One of the most efficient intentional strategies proved to be the use of flashcards. Modern technologies have contributed to further development of this rather popular method by offering new ways of vocabulary consolidation as well as novel forms of interaction. The main objective of the paper is to introduce a teaching methodology aimed at the intentional building of students’ vocabulary, however, at the same time making students being aware of a broader context in which a word or a collocation is used. The presented methodology involves student generated and recycled content as well as the use of electronic tools, namely Google docs and Quizlet. In the course of three subsequent spring semesters, students first created a Google Docs collaborative learning log with lists of vocabulary, the following year’s students uploaded the lists of definitions and translations into Quizlet sets and in the final year the words in Quizlet flashcards where supplemented with example sentences. Students’ performance showed that both Google Docs and Quizlet are efficient tools not only for vocabulary learning, but also for language teaching. The proposed methodology was used in legal English classes, however, it can be implemented in any language course.

A call for changes in undergraduate physics education

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Black ◽  
Donald F. Holcomb ◽  
Hans J. Jodl ◽  
Leonard Jossem ◽  
Ramon Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education

scholarly journals MODERN METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN NON-PHILOLOGICAL UNIVERSITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2(42)) ◽  
pp. 18-20
Author(s):  
Feruza Negmatullayevna Sharipova
Keyword(s):  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Vocabulary Strategies ◽  
Technical Vocabulary ◽  
Modern Methods

Problems of teaching technical vocabulary, strategies of vocabulary learning are discussed in this article. Besides the author shares her experience of teaching, gives examples of activities she uses in her classes.

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