scholarly journals Using Team-Based Learning in Teaching English to EFL Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Najat O. Kareem
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Pilot Experiment ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Team Based Learning

Team Based Learning (TBL) is a method that has been introduced to provide students with both conceptual and procedural knowledge to foster critical and creative thinking skills while students work in high functioning teams. The study throws some light on the TBL approach in general and the researcher's pilot- experiment on using the TBL in teaching English to EFL (English as a Foreign Language) undergraduate students. The main aim of this pilot experiment is to assess the TBL's effects on student engagement, accountability, and satisfaction and to identify the problems faced in applying it and then, in the light of the findings, to propose suggestions about how to use the approach effectively.  Forty (40) second-year undergraduate students of the Department of English/ Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Koya University were involved in this experiment and its evaluation. These students were taught through student learning teams for two successive academic years (2017-2018 & 2018-2019) in the subject of English Reading Comprehension. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from the students about their TBL experience using questionnaires. The results of the evaluation revealed that the vast majority of the students preferred TBL to the traditional individual learning and that the TBL has more positive effects on the students' engagement in class activities and assignments. The findings also indicate that despite the positive effects and the students' satisfaction with the approach, there are problems and obstacles on the way of its application in the classroom, but that with the proper use of the approach most of these problems can be overcome. What is important about this evaluation is that it is student-centered as it shows the real opinions of the students who lived the experience.

scholarly journals ՍՈՎՈՐՈՂՆԵՐԻ ՍՏԵՂԾԱԳՈՐԾԱԿԱՆ ՄՏԱԾՈՂՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԶԱՐԳԱՑՈՒՄՆ ԱՆԳԼԵՐԵՆԻ ՈՒՍՈՒՑՄԱՆ ԳՈՐԾԸՆԹԱՑՈՒՄ / DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEARNERS' CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING ENGLISH

2021 ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
SUSANNA ASATRYAN
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
English Language ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Current Article

The current article touches upon the problem of the development of learners’ creative thinking skills at different stages of teaching the English language. Appropriate methods, techniques, as well as carefully elaborated language materials and practical tasks are clearly emphasized as the main prerequisite for the development of the learners’ creative thinking skills, thus making the teaching process more effective and goal-oriented.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Model Project-Based Learning Terintegrasi STEM (PjBL-STEM) terhadap Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa Kelas X

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 1284
Author(s):  
Jimmi Andrew Mamahit ◽  
Duran Corebima Aloysius ◽  
Hadi Suwono
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Model Project ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
New Ideas

<div align="center"><table width="645" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="439"><p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Creative thinking skills are individual skills in using their thinking processes to generate new ideas. Creative thinking skills make students active in learning, able to express opinions, and process information easily. Creative thinking skills also enhance collaborative learning in which student-centered learning activities. One of the learning models that can be used is the STEM integrated Project Based Learning (PjBL-STEM) learning model. The research was conducted to determine the success of the PjBL-STEM model on students' creative thinking skills. This research was conducted in class X IPA SMAN 5 Malang with this type of research in the form of a quasi-experimental research. The data analysis was in the form of a single anacova analysis. Based on the results of research data analysis, the PjBL-STEM model is effective against creative thinking skills in the experimental class compared to the control class.</p><p class="Abstract"><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Keterampilan berpikir kreatif merupakan keterampilan individu dalam menggunakan proses berpikirnya untuk menghasilkan gagasan yang baru. Keterampilan berpikir kreatif membuat siswa aktif belajar, mampu mengemukakan pendapat, dan mengolah informasi dengan mudah. Keterampilan berpikir kreatif juga meningkatkan pembelajaran kolaboratif yang kegiatan belajarnya berpusat pada siswa. Salah satu model pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan adalah model pembelajaran <em>Project Based Learning</em> terintegrasi STEM (PjBL-STEM). Penelitian yang dilakukan untuk mengetahui keberhasilan dari model PjBL-STEM terhadap keterampilan berpikir kreatif siswa. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelas X IPA SMAN 5 Malang dengan jenis penelitian ini berupa penelitian kuasi percobaan. Analisis data berupa analisis anakova tunggal. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data penelitian yang diperoleh model PjBL-STEM efektif terhadap keterampilan berpikir kreatif pada kelas eksperimen dibandingkan pada kelas kontrol.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

AN ANALYSIS OF 4C SKILLS IN TEACHING ENGLISH USING MOODLE AT IPB INTERNATIONAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-124
Author(s):  
I.M.D. Nalantha ◽  
N.N. Padmadewi ◽  
L.P. Artini
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Virtual Class ◽  
Class Meetings ◽  
Completion Process

This research was qualitative research that aimed to find out how educators inserted the value of 4C skills in teaching English using Moodle. This research was conducted at The Tourism and Business Institute where this institute was not only a vocational institution but also had a specific policy to involve these four skills in the teaching and learning process. In this study, the researchers found two English lecturers who were implementing 4C skills in teaching English. These two participants were interviewed and observed to obtain data before being discussed in this study. From the findings, it is known that lecturers enter the 4C values in various ways. First, the lecturer includes the value of critical thinking which is dominated by using problem-based learning methods where the lecturer gives several cases that must be solved by students. In creative thinking skills, lecturers use project-based learning which requires students to provide creative ideas in the project completion process. In collaboration skills, lecturers insert this value by using group or pair assignments where students have to work together on assignments. Finally, the lecturer inserts the value of communication in almost every meeting, starting from discussions in forums created in Moodle to making dominant role-play-based assignments. Problems faced by lecturers when learning English using Moodle include there must be compulsion for students to interact, the lack of student awareness, the need for extra lecturers' efforts to adapt to this online learning media, internet connection problems and the Moodle mobile application system that is not in sync with Moodle on the website. Lecturers hope that Moodle can have a virtual meeting feature that can create virtual class meetings so that lecturers can communicate with students in real time.

scholarly journals An Undergraduate Course to Bridge the Gap between Textbooks and Scientific Research

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Wiegant ◽  
Karin Scager ◽  
Johannes Boonstra
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Scientific Reasoning ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Research Designs

This article reports on a one-semester Advanced Cell Biology course that endeavors to bridge the gap between gaining basic textbook knowledge about cell biology and learning to think and work as a researcher. The key elements of this course are 1) learning to work with primary articles in order to get acquainted with the field of choice, to learn scientific reasoning, and to identify gaps in our current knowledge that represent opportunities for further research; 2) formulating a research project with fellow students; 3) gaining thorough knowledge of relevant methodology and technologies used within the field of cell biology; 4) developing cooperation and leadership skills; and 5) presenting and defending research projects before a jury of experts. The course activities were student centered and focused on designing a genuine research program. Our 5-yr experience with this course demonstrates that 1) undergraduate students are capable of delivering high-quality research designs that meet professional standards, and 2) the authenticity of the learning environment in this course strongly engages students to become self-directed and critical thinkers. We hope to provide colleagues with an example of a course that encourages and stimulates students to develop essential research thinking skills.

scholarly journals The effect of teaching English using virtual classrooms on developing creative thinking skills for primary school students in Makkah: أثر تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية باستخدام الفصول الافتراضية في تنمية مهارات التفكير الإبداعي لدى طالبات المرحلة الابتدائية بمكة المكرمة

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (43) ◽  
pp. 130-108
Author(s):  
Sarah Fahad Al-Harbi Sarah Fahad Al-Harbi
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Virtual Classroom ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Virtual Classrooms ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aimed to identify the effect of teaching English using virtual classrooms on developing creative thinking skills among primary school students in Makkah. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the semi-experimental approach in the experimental and control group system, and the study was applied to a sample of (50) students. An experimental group (25) students is divided into two groups, for whom he is taught using the virtual classroom strategy, and a control group (25) students is taught for them in the traditional way, and the study showed the presence of statistical significance at the level of significance (a = 0.05). The difference between the mean scores of the two groups' students in the post application of the creative thinking test for the skill (fluency- originality- flexibility) and for the benefit of the experimental group, which was studied using virtual classes. Based on the results of the study, the researcher recommended encouraging English language teachers to use virtual classrooms in teaching, and conducting other studies on the effect of using virtual classrooms on other variables.

scholarly journals Flipping the Classroom: Developing Teaching Skills for Future In-Service English Teachers

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 119-129
Author(s):  
Heidi Marlen Marriott Toledo ◽  
Lucila Margarita Sànchez Pèrez
Keyword(s):  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Proximal Development ◽  
Teaching English

Abstract: In teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) to future in-service teachers, instructors need to develop not just the students’ language proficiency, but also the necessary skills for 21st century teaching in the ever changing classroom where pupils are considered as digital natives. The required skills future teachers need to accomplish, a higher level in both the students’ performance and class interest, can be developed through the Flipped classroom model, which is why this research work aims to explore diverse strategies that can be applied to blend theories such as multiple intelligences and higher order thinking in order to develop students’ critical thinking skills through the incorporation of technology outside and inside the classroom. Considerations to differentiated instruction (DI), students’ different levels of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), and the fostering of the Zone of proximal development (ZPD) of learners are also given as a feature that needs to be incorporated in flipped classrooms. In real-to-life teaching practice, this offers students the possibility to incorporate effective practices that can be directly applied in their future classrooms. Keywords: flipped classroom, undergraduate students, EFL teaching, English learning.

scholarly journals Improving the Creative Thinking Ability of Junior High School Students Through GeoGebra Assisted Learning Community in Mathematics

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (22) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Asri Ode Samura ◽  
Darhim Darhim ◽  
Dadang Juandi ◽  
Arwan M. Said ◽  
Muhlis Malaka
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
School Students ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning

This study examines and analyzes the differences between GeoGebra-assisted community learning and conventional learning in improving students' creative thinking skills in junior high schools. The research method uses quantitative, designed with an experimental pattern of nonequivalent control groups. Samples taken not randomly from two different classes amounted to 79 people. One class gets community learning with the help of GeoGebra, and the other class gets conventional learning. Data obtained by using the test. The test was conducted twice, namely pretest and posttest. Normalized N-Gain is done to measure the increase in creative thinking skills. Data analysis used an independent sample t-test. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that there was a significant increase in students' creative thinking skills. Learning community is student-centered learning in groups (Student-Centered Learning). The research findings consider it important to implement GeoGebra-assisted learning communities according to the characteristics and development of the student learning environment.

scholarly journals Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Collaborative Creativity Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa Pada Materi Pencemaran Lingkungan

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Naufal Ahmad Muzakki ◽  
Fransisca Sudargo ◽  
Mimin Nurjhani
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Collaborative Creativity ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Creative Thinking Ability

The 2013 curriculum applies a scientific approach in the learning proses, therefore students are expected to have higher order thinking skills, one of which is creative thinking. Students' creative thinking skills can be trained by implementing student-centered learning. The purpose of this study was to analyze the using of collaborative creativity learning model on students' creative thinking abilities on the topic of environmental pollution. The method used in this study was a quasi-experiment with a pre-experimental research type and one group pretest-posttest research design. The subjects in this study was class X science 8 Senior High School in Bandung. Creative thinking abilities measured in this study include four aspects: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Data of students' creative thinking skills were obtained from the pretest and posttest scores. Based on the results of data processing, the creative thinking ability of students has increased after using collaborative creativity learning model with a gain index value of 0.31 in the medium category. This shows that the use of collaborative creativity learning model can improve students' creative thinking ability on the topic of environmental pollution. The benefit of this research is that the Collaborative creativity learning model can be used as a reference for learning in class.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING (SCL) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KREATIF DAN KOMUNIKATIF MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN FISIKA SEMESTER III UNIVERSITAS BENGKULU

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Rosane Medriati ◽  
Eko Risdianto
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Physics Learning

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk medeskripsikan peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kreatif dan keterampilan komunikasi setelah diterapkan pendekatan student centered learning pada matakuliah Strategi Pembelajan Fisika. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan statistik deskriptif. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang terdiri dari 3 siklus, dimana setiap siklusnya terdiri dari 4 komponen diataranya; perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa pendidikan fisika FKIP UNIB semester  III tahun ajaran 2019/2020 yang terdiri 25 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data dalam penelitian ini adalah lembar observasi. Analisis penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptif, yaitu untuk mendeskripsikan gambaran terhadap tes dan observasi oleh observer. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat di simpulkan bahwa Penerapan pendekatan Student Centered Learning pada matakuliah Strategi Pembelajaran Fisika dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kreatif, dan keterampilan komunikatif  mahasiswa Pendidikan Fisika semester III dari siklus satu sampai ke tiga. Kata kunci: Student Centered Learning (SCL), Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif, Keterampilan Komunikasi ABSTRACT This study aims to describe the improvement of creative thinking skills and communication skills after applying the student centered learning approach to the Physics Learning Strategies Course. This research used a descriptive statistical approach. This research was a classroom action research (CAR) and consisted of 3 cycles, each cycle consisting of 4 components; planning, action, observation and reflection. The subjects in this study were all students of physics education FKIP UNIB semester III of 2019/2020 school year consisting of 25 people. The instruments used to collect data in this study were observation sheets. The research analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, namely to describe the description of the test and observation by the observer. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the application of the Student Centered Learning approach to Physics Learning Strategy courses can improve creative thinking skills and communicative skills of Physics Education students in the third semester from cycle one to three. Kata kunci: Student Centered Learning (SCL), Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif, Keterampilan Komunikasi 

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