scholarly journals Towards sustainable language learning in higher education – engagement through multimodal approaches

2019 ◽  
pp. 241-246
Author(s):  
Kirsi Korkealehto ◽  
Vera Leier
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Task Design ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
First Year ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Analysis Method

This project was conducted in a five credit course in English as a Foreign Language, which was a compulsory module in first year business administration studies. The data includes students’ learning diaries and a post-course online questionnaire (N=21). The data were analysed using a content analysis method. The results indicate that the students perceived the multimodal task design as enjoyable and students’ engagement was fostered by course design, teacher’s activity, student’s activity, and collaboration.

scholarly journals Finnish students’ perceptions of key elements in effective online language courses: insights from the KiVAKO project

2020 ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
Kirsi Korkealehto ◽  
Maarit Ohinen-Salvén
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Language Capital

This study explored Finnish students’ perceptions of online language courses with the KiVAKO project (KiVAKO is an acronym in Finnish meaning strengthening the language capital at higher education institutions). The aim was to identify and make visible the aspects that need to be taken into account in designing an effective online language course. The research context included eight pilot courses created and implemented within the framework of the KiVAKO project, which seeks to develop a nationwide online language course offering. Language instruction is offered in Chinese, Estonian, Finnish Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish on Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels A1-C1. The research data consisted of responses to a post-course online questionnaire. The data were analysed according to a qualitative content analysis method. The findings indicate that clearly structured course design, relevant learning materials, appropriate teacher activities, and aligned assignments enhanced the students’ positive learning experiences.

scholarly journals Teaching and Testing Grammar in Moroccan Departments of English Studies across Reforms

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Ayoub Loutfi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
English Studies ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Impact

 This article purports to examine how the expectations of the educational reforms in Moroccan higher education have impacted the teaching and testing of tertiary level grammar. In particular, the hypothesis we defend here is that teaching and testing tertiary level grammar remain constant; therefore, the impact of the various reforms on tertiary level testing is of little consequence. In pursuance of this aim, this paper uses a qualitative approach and content analysis method of the course descriptions of the grammar courses that were suggested across the various reforms. The course descriptions we attempt to analyze are adopted in the English Studies tracks of four major departments in Moroccan universities. The main dimensions that we look at and examine here as the measures for our comparative evaluation are; course objectives, time allotted, the syllabi they contain, teaching methodology, and evaluation modes. The findings confirm that the various reforms, have had little impact on the teaching and testing of grammar in higher education. The paper concludes by suggesting a few pedagogical recommendations vis-à-vis the teaching and testing of grammar in Moroccan Departments of English studies.

scholarly journals Theses Originality: An Initial Effort to Examine Students’ Final Projects

AL-TA LIM ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-103
Author(s):  
Teuku Zulfikar ◽  
Elismawati Elismawati ◽  
Yuhardi Yuhardi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
State Institute ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
High Level ◽  
Almost All

Thesis is a prerequisite for graduation in all academic institutions. Higher Education institutions, such as Imam Bonjol Islamic State Institute requires its students to write a thesis in order to graduate. Students write their theses and they were examined before the board of examiners. However, students found it difficult to write ‘good’ theses that show academic honesty and high level of originality. This is a big issue in our institution, this article, therefore examines factors that reduce originality of students’ theses. Having analysed over 10 theses using content analysis method, the authors found that almost all theses contain issues that reduces the originality of the theses. Students frequently commit structural plagiarism, in which they tend to follow the structure of their colleagues’ theses, and only made minor changes. Other finding showed that in stating their research problem, students make a claim without appropriate justification. Issues of referencing and paraphrasing are two important issues that reduce qualities of students’ theses.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Content Analysis of "Problem Students": How Can We Identify and Manage Them?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soleiman Ahmady ◽  
nasrin Khajeali ◽  
Masomeh Kalantarion ◽  
Mitra Amini
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Counseling Centers ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Data Saturation

Abstract Objectives: Problem students is one of the important issues in medical education. This qualitative study aimed to identify the problem students and the ways for managing these students from the educational experts view. Purposive sampling was used, and data collection continued until data saturation was achieved. The participants were 12 higher education experts and policymakers. Data analysis was performed by the content analysis method based on the Heidegger approach.Results: After data analysis, five main themes and 28 categories, and 164 codes were extracted. The reasons for changing a student to a problem students was: student self-regulation skills, multilayer interactions, curriculumfailure, identification policy and supportive solutions. The results indicated that despite revision in the curriculum, there were shortcomings in identification and management of problem students. This study emphasized that we could identify and manage this type of students with the best approach by faculty development, reviewing the faculty member recruitment, strengthening counseling centers, improving the exams, and screening the students on arrival.

scholarly journals Language Learning of Gifted Individuals: A Content Analysis Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (_sup1) ◽  
pp. 109-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beria Gokaydin ◽  
Basak Baglama ◽  
Huseyin Uzunboylu
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Analysis Study ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Language Research ◽  
Publication Language ◽  
Scopus Database

This study aims to carry out a content analysis of the studies on language learning of gifted individuals and determine the trends in this field. Articles on language learning of gifted individuals published in the Scopus database were examined based on certain criteria including type of publication, year of publication, language, research discipline, countries of research, institutions of authors, key words, and resources. Data were analyzed with the content analysis method. Results showed that the number of studies on language learning of gifted individuals has increased throughout the years. Recommendations for further research and practices are provided.

scholarly journals Tipologi Gaya Video Instruksional di Universitas Terbuka TV

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Isma Dwi Fiani ◽  
Nila Kusuma Windrati ◽  
Melisa Arisanty ◽  
Danar Kristiana Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Presentation Format ◽  
Instructional Video ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Instructional Videos ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Content Analysis Method

This article explains the typology of instructional video styles in Universitas Terbuka TV (UT TV) as a learning medium in open and distance higher education. Instructional video styles are an essential aspect of learning media because they relate to student involvement in the learning process. This research used a descriptive content analysis method to obtain and determine the style of communication in each video studied. The result indicates that the instructional video style on UT TV tends to be consistent across subjects and disciplines. The style used by most instructional videos on UT TV is slide style, both as the main style and as a secondary style. The slide style is identical to the presentation format in conventional lectures, where slides are positioned as teaching aids so learning material can easily be understood. Artikel ini berusaha memaparkan tipologi gaya video instruksional di Universitas Terbuka TV (UT TV) sebagai media pembelajaran di Pendidikan Tinggi Terbuka dan Jarak Jauh (PTTJJ). Gaya video instruksional merupakan aspek penting dalam media pembelajaran sebab berkaitan dengan tingkat keterlibatan mahasiswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis isi deskriptif untuk mengidentifikasi gaya komunikasi pada setiap video yang diteliti. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa video instruksional di UT TV memiliki gaya komunikasi yang cenderung seragam di seluruh mata pelajaran dan disiplin ilmu. Gaya yang digunakan di sebagian besar video instruksional di UT TV adalah gaya slide, baik sebagai gaya utama maupun gaya pendukung. Gaya slide sangat identik dengan format presentasi pada perkuliahan konvensional, di mana slide diposisikan sebagai alat bantu pengajar saat menyampaikan materi agar mudah dipahami oleh mahasiswa.

scholarly journals Implementation of Islamic Studies in 4.0 Industrial Revolution Time at Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) UiTM Melaka

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-193
Author(s):  
Norafifah Ab Hamid ◽  
Mohd Faizal P Rameli ◽  
Nor Azlina Abd Wahab ◽  
Norajila Che Man ◽  
Siti Nurul Izza Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
Content Analysis Method

The 4.0 Industrial Revolution is a challenge that needs to be faced by Malaysian society nowadays. The more advanced and rapid development of technology in the revolution has led to the transformation of education. The same goes to the context of Islamic Studies at Institute of Higher Learning especially at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) where the majority of the students are Malay and Muslim. Hence, the study aims to identify the historical development and implementation of Islamic Studies in UiTM specifically at the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS). Besides, this study also to identify the forms of Islamic Studies programmes implemented by UiTM Melaka Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) in this 4.0 Industrial Revolution. The qualitative research uses the content analysis method for data collection obtained through the process of documentation and interviews. This study concludes that there has been a transformation in teaching approach of Islamic Studies under the ACIS of Melaka with regard to the development of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution. The findings found that the implementation of several activities such as EREV 2018, I-Prova, ISnT and iCviST. The findings of this study were seen as important in order to encourage the implementation of Islamic Studies in the era of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution especially in the context of higher education.

Sosyal medyada Suriye’li sığınmacılara yönelik algı: bir sözlük değerlendirmesi

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Servet Kardeş ◽  
Çağla Banko ◽  
Berrin Akman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Social Media Platform ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Negative News ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Made In

Bu araştırmada sığınmacılara yönelik paylaşımların yapıldığı sosyal medyada yer alan sözlüklerden birinde sığınmacılara yönelik algıya bakılmıştır. Yöntem olarak nitel desende olan bu çalışmada, bir sosyal medya sitesinde yer alan paylaşımlar içerik analizi yoluyla derinlemesine incelenip yorumlanmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda sosyal medya kullanıcılarının sığınmacıları büyük bir güvensizlik ortamı ve huzursuzluk yaratan bireyler olarak gördükleri saptanmış, sığınmacılarla yaşanan deneyimlerin ve medyadaki haberlerin bu düşüncelerin oluşmasında etkisinin olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanında sosyal medya kullanıcılarının devletin sığınmacılar konusunda yanlış politika izlediğini düşündükleri ve sığınmacılar için etkili bir planlama yapılmadığını ifade ettikleri görülmüştür. Çalışmanın sonuçları doğrultusunda medyada sığınmacılar hakkında çıkan haberlerde olumsuz ve şiddet temalı haberlerin azaltılması, Suriyeli sığınmacıların durumu, sahip oldukları haklar ve topluma yansımaları hakkında doğru ve bilgilendirici kamu spotları hazırlanması ayrıca sığınmacıların topluma entegre olma sürecinin her basamağında daha planlı ve etkili bir yol izlenmesi önerilebilir.ABSTRACT IN ENGLISHPerceptions about Syrian refugees on social media: an evaluation of a social media platformIn this research, posts which are about Syrian refugees were published in a social media platform, called as “sözlük” were investigated. The research is a qualitative research. The posts in this platform are analyzed with content analysis method. According to results of analyses, social media users see Syrian refugees as people who create an insecure and a restless environment. The experiences people had with them and news have an effect on this view. In addition, social media users think that government made inappropriate policies and ineffective plans about Syrian refugees. It is suggested negative news about Syrian refugees should be decreased and government should make safer policies. In addition, adaptation of refugees to society should be made in more planned and effective way.

APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES IN MS. PAC-MAN GAME: A REVIEW

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tse Guan Tan ◽  
Jason Teo
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Engineering Economics ◽  
Game Ai ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Future Direction

AbstrakTeknik Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) berjaya digunakan dan diaplikasikan dalam pelbagai bidang, termasukpembuatan, kejuruteraan, ekonomi, perubatan dan ketenteraan. Kebelakangan ini, terdapat minat yangsemakin meningkat dalam Permainan Kecerdasan Buatan atau permainan AI. Permainan AI merujukkepada teknik yang diaplikasikan dalam permainan komputer dan video seperti pembelajaran, pathfinding,perancangan, dan lain-lain bagi mewujudkan tingkah laku pintar dan autonomi kepada karakter dalampermainan. Objektif utama kajian ini adalah untuk mengemukakan beberapa teknik yang biasa digunakandalam merekabentuk dan mengawal karakter berasaskan komputer untuk permainan Ms Pac-Man antaratahun 2005-2012. Ms Pac-Man adalah salah satu permainan yang digunakan dalam siri pertandinganpermainan diperingkat antarabangsa sebagai penanda aras untuk perbandingan pengawal autonomi.Kaedah analisis kandungan yang menyeluruh dijalankan secara ulasan dan sorotan literatur secara kritikal.Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa, walaupun terdapat berbagai teknik, limitasi utama dalam kajianterdahulu untuk mewujudkan karakter permaianan Pac Man adalah kekurangan Generalization Capabilitydalam kepelbagaian karakter permainan. Hasil kajian ini akan dapat digunakan oleh penyelidik untukmeningkatkan keupayaan Generalization AI karakter permainan dalam Pasaran Permainan KecerdasanBuatan. Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques are successfully used and applied in a wide range of areas, includingmanufacturing, engineering, economics, medicine and military. In recent years, there has been anincreasing interest in Game Artificial Intelligence or Game AI. Game AI refers to techniques applied incomputer and video games such as learning, pathfinding, planning, and many others for creating intelligentand autonomous behaviour to the characters in games. The main objective of this paper is to highlightseveral most common of the AI techniques for designing and controlling the computer-based charactersto play Ms. Pac-Man game between years 2005-2012. The Ms. Pac-Man is one of the games that used asbenchmark for comparison of autonomous controllers in a series of international Game AI competitions.An extensive content analysis method was conducted through critical review on previous literature relatedto the field. Findings highlight, although there was various and unique techniques available, the majorlimitation of previous studies for creating the Ms. Pac-Man game characters is a lack of generalizationcapability across different game characters. The findings could provide the future direction for researchersto improve the Generalization A.I capability of game characters in the Game Artificial Intelligence market.

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