scholarly journals Self-assessment Practices: an empowering Tool in the teaching and learning EFL Processes

2011 ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Edgar Orlando Rodríguez Ochoa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Preliminary Results

Evaluating the students’ language learning process requires a lot of analysis and reflection. Although some research has been conducted to observe the way teachers use assessment practices in diverse educational contexts, I consider there needs to be more research in order to examine how assessment practices are carried out in our educational context. This article presents a pedagogical project carried out in a higher education institution with EFL learners. It focuses on the implementation of self-assessment practices conducted in the context of the project followed by some preliminary results that I have encountered.

scholarly journals INTEGRATION OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA INTO FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING TO SUPPORT EFFICIENCY OF STUDY PROCESS

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laima Kuprienė ◽  
Vaida Žegunienė
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Interactive Media ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Technology Innovations ◽  
Study Process ◽  
Teaching Learning

Contemporary society is actively engaged into technology innovations due to their multi-purposeful usage for personal, professional and educational reasons. Many new terms defining information communication technologies appear but the paper focuses on the interactive media, which may be considered as an integral part of the phenomenon. It is aimed to analyze and discuss the possibilities of integration of interactive media into language learning process to support the efficiency of the study process taking into consideration the needs and achievements of students. The lectures organized with traditional teaching material are getting old-fashioned gradually; therefore, new trends appear in the education process and technologies have to be successfully integrated by the teachers working in higher education institutions. Currently life pace is extremely fast, and rapid changes influence the life of young people who want to be well-educated and prepared for the further professional career. The research was organized to investigate whether the students of higher education institution demonstrate willingness to integrate interactive media into language learning process, i.e. students do not have to be passive users but actively apply and use interactive media in the learning process. Consequently, the teachers have to be familiar with the opportunities provided by the interactive media and acknowledge the necessity of its integration, but still some considerations and uncertainty exist. The methods used for the research are as follows: analysis of the scientific literature sources, content analysis, and questionnaires. Findings of the research are formulated after analysis of the collected data and they revealed the capabilities of the students to use interactive media and perception of the importance and usefulness of such measures.Majority of teachers demonstrate conservative attitude towards innovations and implementation of modern teaching/learning methods, but the situation will be improved putting the efforts in order to seek positive learning outcomes and modernize the study process.

scholarly journals Promoting the Autonomy of Taiwanese EFL Learners in Higher Education by Using Self-Assessment Learning Logs

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 339
Author(s):  
Lilian Ya-Hui Chang ◽  
Michael Patrick Geary
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
L2 Learners ◽  
Strong Motivation ◽  
Learning Logs ◽  
Learning Log

<p><em>This study revealed how the classroom teaching practice of self-assessment learning logs helps to promote the autonomy of L2 learners in the context of higher education in Taiwan. L2 learners completed a self-assessment learning log entry on a biweekly basis, reflecting on what they had done outside of the classroom to improve their English. These learners then shared their learning log entries in class approximately once a month. Data from 30 participants were collected using a questionnaire containing both closed and open-ended questions. The results indicated that most participants believed that learning logs facilitated language learning; in particular, sharing what they had done with their classmates was a strong motivation to continue</em><em> </em><em>out-of-class learning activities. This paper offers specific suggestions for teachers regarding effective techniques for promoting learner autonomy.</em></p>

scholarly journals Effects of a Blended-Flipped English program on the learning of Academic and Administrative Staff in a Higher Education Institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
María Catalina Caro Torres ◽  
Diana Angélica Parra Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Instructional Model ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Positive Effects

This article presents the results of an exploratory study about the contributions of a blended English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning program, with a flipped classroom instructional model, to the development of the listening and reading skills of academic and administrative staff of a higher education institution. The research followed a mixed method approach framed on variables such as the development of oral (listening) and written (reading) comprehension activities. The results present some contributions of the blended-flipped instructional model to the EFL teaching and learning processes, as well as to development of professors’ and administrative staff’s communicative competences in English. This study highlights how the combination of blended learning with a flipped classroom approach to proficiency program design opens new possibilities in the language learning instructional design field, and demonstrates the blended-flipped model’s positive effects on language learning. It is also novel in its proof of the effectiveness of creating a program based on the professional development needs of the University’s community of professors and administrative staff from various disciplines.

scholarly journals Limits and possibilities for teaching and learning about breastfeeding

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeska Delgado Viaro ◽  
Francisca Márcia Pereira Linhares ◽  
Maria Wanderleya de Lavor Coriolano Marinus ◽  
Tatiane Gomes Guedes ◽  
Luciane Soares de Lima Vanderley
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Objective: To point out limits and possibilities involved in the teaching and learning process of undergraduate students from Health of a Federal Public Higher Education Institution on breastfeeding. Method: Instantaneous photography study carried out in undergraduate courses in the area of Health with professors and students involved in the teaching and learning process on breastfeeding. For data collection, the Focal Group technique was used with the students and the semi-structured interview with the professors. The speeches were submitted to the thematic content analysis of Bardin. Results: It was identified the thematic category: Limits and possibilities for the teaching and learning process on breastfeeding, from two sub-categories: Structural limitations of the courses; and Advances and obstacles in the relationship between theory and practice. Final considerations: Limits indicated as workload deficit and professor-centered teaching made progress in learning about breastfeeding difficult, and interdisciplinarity was a step forward in this process.

scholarly journals Using Hangman Game Application For The EFL Classroom: It Efficacy for Learners to Master Vocabulary

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-143
Author(s):  
Nada Nabilah
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Language Teaching And Learning

In this era, technology has taken apart in every platforms, including in educational settings, especially Language Teaching and Learning (LTL). This study purposed to determine that the using Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) through Hangman Game as one of the games could significantly gave the effect for English Foreign Language (EFL) learners in Indonesia context to master the vocabulary. The participants of this study were the 10th grades students of SMA Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi Kab. Serdang Bedagai in academic year 2018/2019 that consist of 20 students.  The technique of analysis of that was used at this study were the analysis of qualitative data and the quantitative data. The qualitative data was taken from interview, observation of students’ learning process, researcher’s note. While, the quantitative data was collected from the mean score of test that given to the learners in Pre-Cycle, Cycle I and Cycle II. The findings of this study found that Hangman Game gave the new achievement for the EFL learners when they were doing the activities of learning process in the class. So this situation made the learners had good motivation during the language teaching and learning process and they also actively and enthusiastically in the class. These things indicated that the application Hangman Game could improve the EFL learners’ vocabulary mastery.

scholarly journals Assessing the Effectiveness of Mobile-Application Technology: A Project-Based Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
Sariani Sariani ◽  
Yaningsih Yaningsih ◽  
Mutia El Khairat
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Application Technology

In the development of technology and its advances in this industrial revolution 4.0 era, the graduates of vocational higher education institution are required to have a ready to use skill as demanded by the job market. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of utilizing mobile applications regarding vocabulary acquisition which occurred within a learning process. It was a project-based learning (PBL) performed during the supervision time of the student’ final project applying dictionary applications; The Free Dictionary and Dictionary.com. A mixed method approach was implemented where the data for the quantitative study was collected from the comparison of Vocabulary Size Test (VST) Monolingual-Version A which were carried out prior to and after the PBL. Moreover, the qualitative data was obtained from semi close-ended questionnaire, and open-structured interview. The result shows the superiority of using the mobile apps through this project-based process and at the same time the apps provide contextualized problem-solving environment to their users. HIGHLIGHTS: Even though written reference sources still have a place for students, it cannot be denied that online reference sources have many advantages in the current process of English teaching and learning. Through the project-based learning, mobile application technology can facilitate the students in the language learning process effectively and efficiently, and empower themselves to get maximum results, which is ultimately improve the output of educational institutions in the future.

scholarly journals Language Assessment in Higher Education: Challenges and Consequences

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Almas Ashraf ◽  
Dr. Sajida Zaki
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Multiple Challenges

Several research studies have reported that language assessment carried out at higher education institutes in Pakistan are far from satisfactory. However, they have not addressed the challenges causing these weaknesses. The present research, therefore, is an attempt to gain insight into the reasons of and the resulting consequences for these unsatisfactory assessment practices. The study followed a qualitative approach to develop a detailed understanding of the challenges and the ensuing consequences. Thirty teachers from higher education institutes were selected as a sample using purposive sampling. The data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and examination papers. The findings indicate that teachers-cum-assessors face multiple challenges in language assessment. These challenges arise from various factors such as practicality, learners, test design, institutional obligations and teachers themselves. Although, the teachers employ several strategies to cope with the challenges, their negative impact is evident on the assessment practices in terms of selective skills and subskills as well as limited choice of test tasks. Assessment has a strong impact on language teaching and learning and the challenges in assessment hamper the language teachers from designing useful assessment. Therefore, by addressing the potential barriers, language assessment practices can be reshaped for conducive language learning and teaching. The results also emphasize the need to enhance language teachers’ assessment literacy through training and professional development programs.

scholarly journals FORMATIVE STRATEGIES FOR EVALUATING LANGUAGE COMPETENCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

2021 ◽  
Vol 14(63) (2) ◽  
pp. 123-128
Author(s):  
Ioana Paula Armăsar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Language Needs ◽  
Specific Teaching ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Education Business

Evaluation does not represent an objective per se, but the strategies adopted in this process may take the teaching/learning process in different directions, according to the students’ language needs and to the competences that should be developed. The phenomenon is a complex one, sometimes comprising errors, which, nevertheless, contribute to progress, it gives precise clues and helps in identifying the positives and negatives in foreign language learning. The higher education system in Romania is adjusted to the quantitative and qualitative exigency of the European administration, with evaluation always accompanying the learning process, having both diagnostic and prognostic characteristics. The evaluation strategy predicts the most appropriate methodical path which ensures efficiency in approaching specific teaching and learning situations

scholarly journals ESP VIRTUAL LEARNING MEDIA EVALUATION: A CASE OF ENGLISH FOR RESTAURANT WORKERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Muhamad Nova
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Single Mode ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Learning Platform

The development of technology recently demands a shift in the English language teaching and learning process, and to support the independence of language learning, virtual learning becomes an option to bridge the need for technology integration and open-learning access from the internet. This research aimed at finding out the learning media evaluation for teaching English for restaurant workers through virtual learning, i.e. video, podcast, virtual simulation, and PowerPoint presentations. This research was carried out by conducting qualitative research. The data were collected using questionnaires to 57 students in a vocational education institution and an interview with several selected students to clarify and to confirm their unclear statements on the questionnaire. The data were then analyzed by calculating the frequency of students’ responses and classifying the responses toward the learning media application in virtual learning. As a result, it was found that video becomes the most preferable learning media and PowerPoint Presentations become the least preferable learning media in virtual learning for English for restaurant workers. The results also indicated that the mode of the video was more attractive and understandable since it could combine both audio and visual aids in the learning process, and support the students’ skill enhancement. Meanwhile, the single-mode PowerPoint Presentations were less attractive for the students and led them to boredom. Henceforth, the English teachers and lecturers who teach English for Specific Purposes are suggested to provide more video simulations on virtual learning platform to support the engagement of the teaching and learning activities.

scholarly journals Perspectives of organizational identity in a health higher education institution: a mixed-method analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ubirajara José Picanço de Miranda Junior ◽  
Maria Rita Carvalho Garbi Novaes ◽  
Henrique Batista Araújo Santos ◽  
João Fellipe Santos Tatsch ◽  
Rafael Sanches Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Organizational Identity ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institution

Abstract Background Among the processes to be experienced by any organization during its establishment is the formation of an organizational identity. This process can be understood as the activity and event through which an organization becomes unique in the mind of its members. An organizational identity leads to an identification and both are directly associated with the success of an institution. This study is about a public higher education institution in health in its early years, with distinctive characteristics in the country where it is situated. In spite of having been successful in the graduation of its students it has fragile institutional bases, lack of autonomy and internal problems common to other institutions of this type. Thus, this study was conducted to understand how this institution defined itself among its own members, the elements of its identity and what justified its relative success despite its weaknesses. Methods A mixed-method approach was used to evaluate how a representative portion of this organization identifies with it. For the qualitative study two focus groups were conducted with transcripts submitted to content analysis proposed by Bardin, culminating in results from which a Likert scale-based questionnaire was elaborated and applied to 297 subjects. Results There were six central elements of the organizational identity made evident by the focus groups: political / ideological conflict; active teaching and learning methodologies; location / separation of campuses; time of existence; teaching career; political-administrative transformations. The quantitative analysis revealed in more detail the general impressions raised in the focus groups. Most results were able to demonstrate distinct identifications of the same identity with its exposed weaknesses. Conclusions Lack of autonomy, administrative and structural shortcomings and ideological or political conflicts presented themselves as problems capable of destabilizing the identity of a public higher education institution. On the other hand, one way to combat such problems is through the development of the institution itself, particularly by becoming more active and useful to the community and seeking in a common interest to the higher administration agencies.

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