Curricular peer mentoring in first‐semester German: Novice learners' perceptions of a “Language Learning Assistant” program

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Gonglewski ◽  
Lottie Baker
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Novice Learners

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING EXPERIENCED AND NOVICE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS` PERCEPTIONS of MOST USEFUL VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES (VLS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 288-295
Author(s):  
Elnaz Zariholhosseini ◽  
Ehsan Namaziandost ◽  
Mehdi Nasri
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
New Words ◽  
Novice Learners ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Personal Use

Purpose of the study: This article report’s findings from a study on the differences and similarities between experienced and novice English language learners with regards to their personal use of VLS. Methodology: Closed questionnaire and semi-structure interviews were applied to collect the data. The questionnaire was distributed among 60 (30 experienced learners and 30 novice learners). In addition, 20 learners (10 experienced learners and 10 novice learners) were asked to answer the questions in the interview. Therefore, descriptive statistics, U Mann Whitney test, and independent-sample t-test were run to compare and analyzed the data. Main Findings: The finding showed that there were significant differences between experienced and novice learners’ thoughts towards vocabulary learning strategies and experienced learners used vocabulary learning strategies while learning new words in English language learning. Applications of this study: If the learners are taught how to use each strategy correctly, their understanding of the language can naturally be improved. Moreover, VLS is beneficial throughout the process of vocabulary learning which makes learners more independent and allows teachers to focus on other things as well. Novelty/Originality of this study: To the best of researchers’ knowledge, no study has been done on investigating Iranian experienced and novice English language learners` perceptions towards most useful vocabulary learning strategies (VLS).

scholarly journals Evaluating the Outcomes of a Peer-Mentoring Program for Students Transitioning to Postsecondary Education

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Goff
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Program Selection ◽  
Survey Participation ◽  
Introductory Biology Course ◽  
Oriented Approach

A peer-mentoring program was developed for students in an introductory biology course at a university in Ontario, Canada. Students could attend up to five peer-mentoring sessions during their first semester. Quantitative-survey, participation, and academic data spanning from 2003 through 2007 were reviewed for the purpose of evaluating the program. An objectives-oriented approach was used to determine if the program was meeting its goals to improve students’ introductory biology grades, facilitate transitioning experiences, and encourage students to pursue studies in biology. Data analysis revealed that students who participated in the program felt that it was a valuable experience. Students attending three or more sessions performed significantly better in their introductory biology courses, measured by final grades achieved, than those attending fewer sessions. There were no indications that the peer-mentoring program had any impact on students’ perceptions of transitioning to university or on their program selection preferences. Recommendations are made to improve the peer-mentoring program to better align its components and objectives. Un programme de mentorat par les pairs destiné aux étudiants qui suivent un cours d'introduction à la biologie a été implanter dans un université situé dans la province de l’Ontario. Les étudiants avaient accès à cinq séances de mentorat par les pairs au cours du premier semestre. Afin d’évaluer le programme, les chercheurs ont effectué des sondages quantitatifs, examiné la participation et les notes des étudiants entre 2003 et 2007. Ils ont utilisé une méthode axée sur les objectifs afin de déterminer si le programme atteignait ses objectifs qui consistaient à améliorer les notes des étudiants au cours d’introduction à la biologie, à faciliter leur transition et à les encourager à poursuivre des études en biologie. L'analyse des données révèle que les étudiants qui ont participé au programme de mentorat, l’ont trouvé utile. Les notes des étudiants qui ont participé à trois ou quatre séances étaient considérablement plus élevées que celles de ceux qui ont assisté à moins de séances. Rien n’indique que le programme de mentorat par les pairs influe sur la perception des étudiants en ce qui a trait à la transition vers l’université ni sur leurs préférences en matière de choix de programmes. Les chercheurs recommandent d’améliorer le programme de mentorat afin de mieux harmoniser ses composantes et ses objectifs.

scholarly journals Use of Case Study Videos and Peer Mentoring to Promote Health Habits in First-Semester College Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 119 (9) ◽  
pp. A39
Author(s):  
E. Traxler ◽  
J. Mansperger ◽  
M. Bingaman ◽  
E. Gill ◽  
J. Kiss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Health Habits ◽  
First Semester

scholarly journals Integrating Content and Language in Business English Teaching in China: First Year Students’ Perceptions and Learning Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Ruth Martyn
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Difficulty Level ◽  
First Year ◽  
Business English ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Teaching Learning

Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) is a key construct in Business English teaching in universities in China today. While there is a plethora of articles on implementation in European contexts, there is limited evidence in the literature of the teaching/learning experience in other foreign language learning environments—despite its wide application in, for example, south-east Asia and China in particular. As CLIL programs have been developed in a variety of ways to meet the unique needs of learners and societal expectations, the context of teaching and learning is critical. This paper focuses on the perceptions and learning experiences of students in a first year, first semester course, Introduction to Contemporary Business, in a Chinese university. Lesson observations, questionnaires, and interviews explore the experience of learners. While most students found the course very challenging in their first semester, they met the challenge. Coping with both language and content is always a double challenge: most students found their Introduction to Contemporary Business their most difficult course, yet they perceived it as manageable and worthwhile. Students coped with the difficulty level in two main ways: either by spending much time in review and translating the textbook prior to class, or by focusing on the teacher’s PowerPoint slides after class—as they considered these were the key points and the textbook was too difficult. Suggestions for a closer integration between language and content within CLIL courses are offered, such as a case-task-based approach, a greater variety of input, and the role of content teachers in English enhancement.

scholarly journals ORDER OF MORPHEMES ACQUIRED BY THE FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Viator Lumban Raja
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Department ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Catholic University ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Derivational Morphemes ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Regular Verb ◽  
Made In

This research is pertinent to the morphemes made in the writing examination by the first semester students or freshman of English Department of Faculty of Education Catholic University of Saint Thomas in the academic year 2012/2013. There are two classes of the first semester students in English Department, and one class with 34 students is taken out as a sample to represent the whole first semester students in the academic year 2012/2013. The research data is taken from the result of the first semester writing examination, especially paragraph writing. Thus, there are 34 paragraphs thoroughly examined one by one to obtain morphemes both inflectional and derivational morphemes, including compounding words. The result of data analysis shows that the students produce 550 morphemes comprising 450 inflectional morphemes, 100 derivational morphemes, and 20 compounding words. Of the inflectional morphemes, irregular past morpheme amounts to 169, and that of regular one amounts to 101. But if it is seen from the verb form without the frequencies, the regular verb form amounts to 59 verbs, while the irregular amounts to 36 verbs only. In other words, the irregular verb form has much more frequencies than that of the regular one. Then, this number is followed by the plural morpheme which amounts to 77 frequencies. Meanwhile, of the derivational morphemes, noun suffix {-ing} has the highest position, namely 57 frequencies, then followed by adjective with 28 frequencies, adverb with15 frequencies and verb with 1 frequency. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that the easiest morphemes are the most produced by the students, and then followed by the most difficult morphemes. This is in line with the language learning theory which says that the learners will grasp the easiest parts first, then gradually move to the more difficult.

scholarly journals Peer Mentoring and Development of Student Agency

2020 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Hidenori Kuwabara ◽  
Kevin M. McManus ◽  
Mayumi Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Student Agency ◽  
Japanese Education ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Learner Agency ◽  
The Many

Peer-mentoring programs have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the many benefits they offer participating students. However, studies on peer mentoring in Japanese education often focus on the benefits afforded to mentees and not the mentors. The development of agency among student participants of a mentoring program in an English-language department at a Japanese university conducted between 2012 and 2018 is investigated in this study. The authors examined how the experience of mentoring a struggling underclassman encouraged learner agency for student mentors. The authors conducted qualitative analysis using the KJ Method of student interviews with four mentors and quantitative analysis of post-mentoring session report data of 316 reports using a co-occurrence network diagram using KH Coder. The results identify eight agency-related categories for mentors, indicating that the mentors’ agency also developed through the experience, particularly with regard to their study behavior and use of available language-learning resources. 学習者が学習者をサポートするピア・メンタリングは，学習者にとって有益であることが認められてきており，実践例も多くみられるようになってきた。本研究はピア・メンタリングの実践において，メンターの自主性の発達を明らかにしようとした。特に下級生を導くのに，メンターを務めた学生がそれまでの自分の経験をどのように活かして自主性を発揮したのかに焦点をあて，メンターへのインタビューと下級生とのセッションの記録を，KJ法とKH Coderの共起ネットワークを用いて分析した。結果として，自主性に強く関連する刺激が8項目あることが認められ，自身の言語学習の知識や経験をメンター活動に活かすことで，メンター自身の自主性に影響があることが分かった。

scholarly journals SELF REGULATED LEARNING SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR KOSAKATA BAHASA ARAB BAGI MAHASISWA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Usfiyatur Rusuly
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Research Action ◽  
Planning Action

This research is designed as a research action performed to improve students' understanding of Arabic vocabularies by taking several actions aimed at improving (1) Students’ motivation in practicing self regulated learning, (2) Students’ readiness before entering class, and (3) Students’ involvement in teaching and  learning process. The subject of the research was the first semester female students of C-26 mubtadi' class in the Special Program of Arabic Language Learning. This research is conducted in a dynamic and complementary process consisting of four important cycles, for example: planning, action, observation, and reflection. From the analysis, it is revealed that there were some actions that positively affected the students' understanding of Arabic vocabularies.

scholarly journals Persepsi Dan Sikap Bahasa Mahasiswa Terhadap Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-290
Author(s):  
Nursyaidah Nursyaidah ◽  
Fitri Rayani Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Scientific Article ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Data Editing ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

The background of the research problem is students assume that Indonesian language courses are subjects that are considered easy and do not need to be studied on the grounds that they are able to speak Indonesian verbally, Indonesian has been used in everyday life both in formal and non-formal environments. This reason makes students assume that learning Indonesian does not need to be learned and is not included in the use of international languages as the language of communication between countries. If this continues, it can indicate the students' thinking that Indonesian is not important to learn and understand, thirdly, students assume that Indonesian language courses are only for meeting SKS and not for the importance of learning Indonesian language. If this statement is true then this subject is not yet based on its desire to know Indonesian language learning. The purpose of this study was to determine students' perceptions and attitudes towards first semester Indonesian language learning at IAIN Padangsidimpuan. This research method uses descriptive qualitative approach with this research data collection instrument in the form of questionnaires, observation and interview processing techniques and data analysis of this research is data editing, data reduction and drawing conclusions namely compiling data editions into systematic sentences. The result showed that the students think that bahasa Indonesia is easy to study, on the other hand they still unable to use it whether in daily communication or even in written expression. Their attitude to bahasa Indonesia is still low, it means that they are not care about bahasa Indonesia lesson because they think that it is not important for them, it is shown by inability of the students in writing scientific article

scholarly journals ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN GURU SEKOLAH DASAR FIP UNM

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Sidrah Afriani Rachman
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Social Strategies ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Academic Year

The purpose of this study is to find out the students’ strategies in learning English. This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach and was conducted at the Faculty of Education UNM Campus VI Watampone in the academic year 2019/2020. The researcher involved 25 first semester PGSD students with TOEFL prediction score ≥ 400 as subjects in this study. To measure the use of students' English learning strategies, researchers used the Strategy Inventory of Language Learning - SILL version 7.0 designed by Oxford. The results of this study reveal that the language learning strategies that are often used by the students are memory strategies and cognitive strategies with an average of 3.74 and 3.71 that fall into the high category. Compensation strategies, metacognitive strategies, affective strategies and social strategies are in the medium category that is sometimes used.

scholarly journals ICT-SUPPORTED STUDENTS’ INDEPENDENT WORK IN THE ESP CONTEXT: THE NEW REALITY IN TERTIARY EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (18) ◽  
pp. 79-91
Author(s):  
Natalia Shumeiko ◽  
Alla Nypadymka
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Independent Work ◽  
Academic Year

The article aims at conducting empirical research of university students’ readiness to handle independent work while studying the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course, subject to the availability of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). In order to accomplish the objective of the article, a mixed methods research was applied. According to the research methodology, the questionnaires were conducted during the first semester of the academic year 2019/20 and then in the first semester of the academic year 2020/21 at the Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics. The investigation covered the period before the outset of the pandemic when a blended learning approach included instructor-led classroom training and e-learning elements; and then during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine when webucation was in line with the priorities of the training process. The participants of the study were first-year and second-year students of non-linguistic specialities. The scientific research reflected that teaching ESP was focused on enhancing foreign language learning in the particular field of study such as IT, law, trade, marketing, management or economics, to equip students with the oral and written comprehension and speaking skills that they would need to leverage partnerships with international interlocutors in the business community. The obtained results confirmed the high value of the resources available online for studying ESP as an academic discipline in university-level curricula. The analysis of data showed that during the pandemic almost equal percentages of the respondents faced the challenges that accompanied the process of learning English online. Students noted all four proposed options that characterised the disadvantages of completing the assignments independently, namely the communication vacuum, difficulties in choosing supplemental instructional materials, as well as a lack of self-discipline and control. The outcome confirmed the need to assist students’ independent work. To meet that demand, the authors carried out a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) Analysis related to the use of ICTs within the organising framework of students’ independent work while teaching ESP during a pandemic. It has been concluded that the opportunities and threats, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, identified through the SWOT analysis, characterise the advantages, drawbacks and peculiarities that emerge in the process of providing guidance for students’ independent work in the study of ESP, integrating them into a coherent whole.

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