Language learning through Facebook: A descriptive case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judit Papp
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Descriptive Case Study

scholarly journals Effects of Pop Culture for Improving Student-Teachers’ Writing Skill (A Case Study at Galuh University)

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Ratnawati Ratnawati
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
English Language ◽  
Pop Culture ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Writing Skill

Writing, one of the four skills which have to be taught by educators in language learning. Starting from classroom observation implied that students confronted the difficulties in writing involving generating ideas, organizing words, and making compositions. This study supposes to explore some effects of pop culture as authentic materials for English language teaching in improving students’ writing skill. Due to pop culture relates to students’ life and experience, it is considered to be a stimulus for gaining students’ ideas, information, motivation, and interest in teaching writing. The students of secondary school were involved in this study and descriptive case study was employed to observe the importance of pop culture in writing class. Also, questionnaires and students’ works are the instruments to measure its effects. Both students’ works and result of the questionnaires pointed out that significantly improvement obtained after applying pop culture. In line with findings, it can be said that pop cultures have significant effects toward students’ writing skill. So, educators need to apply pop culture as their choices in future planning lesson.

scholarly journals The Motivations of Learning Foreign Languages: A Descriptive Case Study of Polyglots

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noprival Noprival ◽  
Zainal Rafli ◽  
Nuruddin Nuruddin
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Ability ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Social Intercourse

Polyglots are extraordinary people in terms of language ability. Therefore, it is interesting to academically explore their motivations for learning several languages. This research is novel compared to previous studies because scant extant research exists of polyglots’ motivation for learning several languages. To this end, researchers collected data from semi structured interviews obtained from five informants. The method that we used was a descriptive case study. Findings showed that the polyglots’ motivation for learning multiple foreign languages were (a) pleasure, (b) social intercourse, (c) professional purposes, and (d) academic purposes. Mostly, the previous research revealed that motivation for people learning foreign languages were for social interaction, professional reasons, and academic purposes. Meanwhile, the motivation of polyglots for learning many languages besides those three motivations was for pleasure. This is the key point behind their commitment to sustainable multiple language learning.

scholarly journals EFL Learners’ Use of Language Learning Strategies to Handle Language Anxiety

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Syamsudin
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study is about the use of language learning strategies by the students of the English Letters department of one of the Islamic Universities in Malang to handle language anxiety to improve their speaking skills. This study aims at discussing the result of some observations and in-depth interviews to two EFL learners using language learning strategies to handle language anxiety to improve their speaking skills. This study applies a descriptive case study involving two EFL learners as the subject of the study. From the study, it is found that EFL learners might experience language anxiety due to several factors/ conditions. It is necessary for the EFL learners to be acquainted more with the use of language learning strategies to handle language anxieties so that they might improve their speaking skills.

scholarly journals Integration of Noble Moral Values in Indonesian Language Learning Materials to Foster Student Language Politeness in Ad-Dimyati Bandung Integrated Vocational School (SMK Terpadu)

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-244
Author(s):  
Ifah Khadijah
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Potential Development ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Document Review

The importance of learning noble moral values, morals and nobility for all citizens of the nation should not be denied anymore. A country or a nation can collapse because officials and some of their people behave immorally. Immoral behavior will lead to riots, confusion, irregularities and others that cause the destruction of a nation. Therefore, noble moral values need to be taught so that present and future generations are able to behave according to the expected morals This research is a descriptive case study with a qualitative research design. The subjects of this study were students at Ad-Dimyati Integrated Vocational School Bandung. This study uses five data collection techniques, namely: observation, field notes, recording, document review, and interviews. Interrogation of noble moral values on Indonesian language lessons to form students' language skills in the Ad-Dimyati Integrated Vocational School is conducted through learning activities. The implementation of the interrogation of noble moral values on Indonesian language lessons to form students' language skills in Ad-Dimyati Integrated Vocational School is based on the potential, development and condition of students to master competencies that are useful for them. Implementation of the integration of noble moral values on Indonesian language lessons to form student language politeness using a multi-strategic and multi-media approach, adequate learning resources and technology, and utilizing the surrounding environment as a learning resource, in line with the vision of Ad-Dimyati Integrated Vocational School.

Using the Internet to Promote Business Learners’ Autonomy in Vietnam

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hoang Thu Ba
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Learning Skill ◽  
Use Of The Internet

In Vietnam, despite the widespread use of computers and the Internet in the educational settings, little attention has been paid to the role of the Internet in promoting students’ autonomy. Particularly, in the author’s real teaching context at Thuong Mai University (TMU), there exists a serious problem relating to students’ lack of independency in language learning. The study, therefore, was implemented to investigate the effectiveness of the Internet use in promoting business learners’ autonomy and improving their learning skill. To fulfill the study, questionnaires and interviews were conducted to 200 third-year students and 10 teachers of English at TMU respectively. The qualitative approach was adopted to reveal the significant findings of the descriptive case study on the learners’ positive attitudes and awareness of their learning autonomy through the popularity yet ineffective use of the Internet use but the ineffective use of the Internet in improving English study and motivation, what and how teachers and learners do to promote learners’ autonomy in language learning. The study, consequently, came up with some effective pedagogical implications that may help teachers recognize the significant role of the Internet in enhancing learners’ autonomy inside and outside the class.

scholarly journals The Effect Of Using Digital Storytelling On Students’ Intrinsic Motivation For Learning Vocabulary

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Jampi Setiyorini
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Academic Year

In elementary school, vocabulary is the key factors in language learning. However, many students still have a lack of intrinsic motivation in learning vocabulary. Thus, it affects their vocabulary mastery. To overcome this problem, the researcher uses the digital storytelling to improve students’ intrinsic motivation for learning vocabulary. This research aims at analyzing the effect of using digital storytelling on students’ intrinsic motivation for learning vocabulary and describing the benefits of digital storytelling to improve students’ intrinsic motivation for learning vocabulary. The type of this research is descriptive case study. The subjects of the study are 22 students of 2C of SD Teladan Yogyakarta in the academic year of 2017/2018. The researcher uses close-ended questionnaire and interview to collect the data. The study shows that there was significant difference before and after using digital storytelling towards students’ intrinsic motivation in learning vocabulary. From the result of the questionnaires, after using digital storytelling, students’ intrinsic motivation for learning vocabulary is higher. Based on the result of interviews, digital storytelling can improve students’ intrinsic motivation for learning vocabulary due to interesting media and exciting learning situation

scholarly journals English Teachers’ Beliefs on Technology Enhanced Language Learning: A Rush Paradigmatic Shift during Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yadi Supriadi ◽  
Asri Ainun Nisa ◽  
Silvia Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Paradigmatic Shift ◽  
Language Pedagogy ◽  
Teachers Beliefs

Covid-19 pandemic has affected multifaceted aspects of life around the globe, including Indonesia. English language pedagogy is an obvious milieu that suffered from this pandemic, notably English teachers. They should shift their beliefs from traditional to technological paradigm (e.g. online teaching). However, this paradigmatic shift generates challenges for their teaching practices. This study aimed at scrutinizing the paradigmatic shift of English teachers’ beliefs on the deployment of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) during this pandemic. A descriptive case study was employed as a research design. There were four English teachers involved as participants. The findings implied that the teachers’ beliefs represent their teaching practices during this Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals The Perceptions and Beliefs of Saudi Preparatory Year Program Learners Towards Learning English: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rola A. Massri
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
The Status ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
Learning English

Learning English in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) can be a challenging experience. Nevertheless, being proficient in English language guarantees better job opportunities in various fields and thus learners need to acquire an acceptable level of proficiency. Recognizing its significant role in the learners’ academic and professional excellence, the English language has gained the status of a mandatory language in the Saudi higher education institutions. As students enter universities for higher studies, they are often required to take prerequisite courses in English to gain a higher level of proficiency. This qualitatively driven descriptive case study investigated the attitudes of EFL students who were enrolled in the Foundation Year Program. This study aimed to examine the learners’ feelings, emotions, and attitudes in the light of their academic performance. In total, thirteen male and seventeen female students were interviewed using semi-structured interviews as a main tool for the data collection. They were asked to recall and write their narratives regarding their experience of learning the English language throughout the foundation year program. The socio-constructivist nature of this qualitative case study offered an opportunity to participants to share their stories. Consequently, it highlighted the factors that motivated them for a language learning experience. Moreover, it allowed them to reflect on the challenges that they encountered during their learning odyssey of the English language course as part of the preparatory year program (PYP). Findings from this research study suggest that the participants’ motivations to learn English are primarily related to socio-economic reasons. Besides, students were particularly motivated to learn English when they were encouraged by their families and by ‘good’ teaching practices. Nevertheless, these findings failed to establish an association between the learners’ attitudes and their performance on the assessments during the course. This case study adds to the existing literature by examining a context that lacks empirical evidence on the topic of EFL learners’ beliefs about English learning. More research in this area is required to determine why this discrepancy occurred

FOSTERING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN ENGLISH WRITING WITH MICROBLOGGING IN TWITTER

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Thu Hien
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Twitter and Microblogging are two separate entities but completes each other. Both of them can be used as language learning tools and their potential has been proved by several scholars. This study tries to examine students’ experiences in integrating microblogging with twitter. It is also study about the beneficial roles of microblogging with Twitter in language learning, its relation to writing, and its appropriateness in language learning. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, and case study as its research design. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were employed in this study to find out about participants' views about microblogging and Twitter. From this study, it can be concluded that the participants of the study underwent various experiences during the implementation of microblogging with Twitter. They also felt that microblogging with Twitter at some point advantages them to systematically arrange their ideas, and allows them to choose appropriate diction of their ideas. They also stated that Twitter can be an appropriate means in language learning, especially in English writing<em>.</em>

Reflection on Learner-Led Study Abroad Events in a SAC from Three Perspectives: A Learner, an Administrative Staff Member, and an Advisor

Relay Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 66-79
Author(s):  
Mizuki Shibata ◽  
Chihiro Hayashi ◽  
Yuri Imamura
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Support System ◽  
Staff Member ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Multiple Reflections ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Japanese University ◽  
Staff Members

This paper reports on a case study of learner-led study-abroad events in the language learning space at a Japanese University. We present multiple reflections on the events from different perspectives: the event organizer (student), an administrative staff member, and a learning advisor working at the center. We also introduce the support system that a group of administrative staff members and learning advisors are in charge of helping learners to hold their events. Moreover, throughout our reflections, several factors that made the learner-led study-abroad events sustainable and successful are demonstrated.

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