scholarly journals Assessing Students’ Understanding Towards Critical Reading and Its Impacts Towards Their Lives

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-203
Author(s):  
Rentauli Mariah Silalahi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
English Education ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Reading Practices ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Potential Problems

ABSTRACTCritical reading was not a new term for university students but the levels to how students understand it and how it could help them develop in many aspects had seldom been studied. Therefore, this study tried to explore the levels of students’ understanding towards the meaning of critical reading, what possible problems could be present in the implementation, what activities could be carried out for practicing critical reading, and what benefits critical reading could bring to students’ lives. This study; conducted by survey questionnaire, was focused on IT students who had just finished a Reading course and were indicated not in favor of reading. From data analysis, it was found that the IT students did not know well that critical reading required interpreting and criticizing, did not realize potential problems in implementing critical reading and was not aware that critical reading practices could help improve their academic achievements.  ABSTRAKMembaca kritis bukanlah sebuah istilah baru untuk mahasiswa tetapi masih jarang dilakukan penelitian terhadap tingkat pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap makna dari membaca kritis dan bagaimana dengan membaca kritis dapat membantu mahasiswa dalam banyak hal. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat tingkat pemahaman mahasiswa terhadap makna membaca kritis, terhadap masalah yang mungkin muncul ketika melakukan kegiatan membaca kritis, terhadap contoh kegiatan yang dapat mengembangkan kegiatan membaca kritis, dan terhadap manfaat dari membaca kritis terhadap kehidupan mahasiswa. Kajian ini, yang dilakukan dengan metode survei kuesioner, difokuskan kepada mahasiswa IT yang baru saja menyelesaikan mata kuliah ‘Membaca’ dan yang diidentifikasi kurang berminat dalam membaca. Dari kajian yang dilakukan ditemukan bahwa mahasiswa IT tersebut tidak mengetahui dengan baik bahwa membaca kritis membutuhkan kemampuan untuk menafsirkan dan mengkritik, tidak menyadari berbagai macam tantangan yang muncul dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan membaca kritis, dan tidak menyadari bahwa dengan membaca kritis mahasiswa dapat meningkatkan prestasi akademik mereka.     How to Cite: Silalahi , R. M. (2018). Assessing Students’ Understanding Towards Critical Reading and Its Impacts Towards Their Lives. IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), 5(2), 191-203. doi:10.15408/ijee.v5i2.9532. 

The Role Of Student Da’wah Institutions In Improving Non-academic Achievements In The Faculty Of Social And Political Sciences, Mulawarman University

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Ahmad Fauzi ◽  
Zulkifli Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
University Students ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Political Sciences ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

ABSTRACT: This study aims to identify and describe the role of the Student Da'wah Institute of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Mulawarman University in contributing to improving the non-academic achievements of FISIP Mulawarman University students and to identify and describe the supporting and inhibiting factors of the Student Da'wah Institute (LDK) FISIP Mulawarman University in improving achievement. Non-Academic. The data collection technique is purposive sampling and the data analysis used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study indicate the role of LDK FISIP Mulawarman University in improving students' non-academic achievements, has three roles, namely the role of LDK FISIP as Education (Dakwah Education), the role of LDK FISIP as a facilitator, and the role of LDK FISIP as a motivator.   ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk mengetahui dan mendekskripsikan peran Lembaga Dakwah Kemahasiswaan Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Mulawarman dalam berkontribusi meningkatkan prestasi Non Akademik mahasiswa FISIP Universitas Mulawarman dan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan faktor pendukung dan penghambat Lembaga Dakwah Kemahasiswaan (LDK) FISIP Universitas Mulawarman dalam meningkatkan prestasi Non Akademik. Adapun Teknik pengumpulan data adalah purposive sampling dan analisis data yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan peran LDK FISIP Universitas Mulawarman dalam meningkatkan prestasi Non Akademik Mahasiswa, memiliki tiga peran yaitu Peran LDK FISIP sebagai Edukasi (Pendidikan Dakwah), Peran LDK FISIP sebagai Fasilitator dan Peran LDK FISIP sebagai Motivator.

scholarly journals English Language Anxiety and Motivation Towards Speaking English Among Malaysian Pre-University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Hasvinii Ramarow ◽  
Norlizah C. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Motivation

This study aims to identify the level of English language anxiety and level of motivation in speaking English among Malaysian Pre-University students. The research sample was composed of pre-university students in Selangor, Malaysia. Using a quantitative research method, the researcher distributed a survey questionnaire which was developed by adapting existing questionnaires by Pappamihiel (2002) for English language anxiety scale and Schmidt, Boraie, and Kassabgy (1996) for motivation. Results of the data analysis established there was a low level of English language anxiety in speaking English among pre-university students, and moderate level of motivation, yet the level of intrinsic motivation was slightly lower than the level of extrinsic motivation in speaking English among pre-university students. The results showed there was a significant correlation between English language anxiety and motivation in speaking language. However, there was no significant difference in gender for English language anxiety and motivation. There was a significant difference on races for English language anxiety and insignificant differences on races for motivation. The findings of this study may serve as a platform for school authorities and policymakers in developing motivation and reducing language anxiety among students.

Leitura crítica: Por uma escola que se posiciona

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Fernandes de Oliveira ◽  
Iran Ferreira de Melo
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Gender And Sexuality ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Reading Practices ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Educational Vision ◽  
The Media ◽  
Teaching Learning

With this work, we aim to propose a didactic application of the news genre, from the perspective of critical reading practices in Portuguese language teaching, to approach the experiences of dissident gender and sexuality people who are being viewed and represented by the media hegemonic in Brazil. Therefore, we offer teachers 5 texts and 10 activities that can be used for the development of a didactic project that articulates several areas of knowledge and that is also built from an educational vision that dialogues reading, criticism , teaching, learning, assessment and self-assessment. In this sense, due to the theme we are dealing with, we assume a political-epistemological tone combating gender and sexual violence, with education being our battlefield.

Gratifications for using social media

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunmei Gan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
T Test ◽  
Sina Weibo ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Valid Data ◽  
Paired T Test

The purpose of this paper is to examine the general and specific gratifications that drive users’ choice of different social media. Sina Weibo and WeChat in China were selected for the current study. Two separate empirical surveys were conducted and 368 valid data were collected from Chinese university students experienced in using Sina Weibo or WeChat. Exploratory factor analysis, paired t test and independent-samples t test were employed for data analysis. The results identify four general gratifications for using different social media: hedonic gratification, affection gratification, information gratification and social gratification. In addition, factor structure of information gratification is different for different social media. Furthermore, the strength of each gratification differs to varying degrees across the use of different social media. Information gratification plays the most salient role in using Sina Weibo, whereas affection gratification is the most important motive for the use of WeChat. Also, the use of Sina Weibo can better fulfill individuals’ information and hedonic gratifications, while individuals prefer to use WeChat for achieving gratifications of social and affection.

Psychological, Pedagogical and Drganizational Peculiarities of the Development of Students’ Volitional Qualities as a Factor of Success in Learning

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadiia Vientseva ◽  
◽  
Oleva Karapetrova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Development Of Students

The article reports the results of the empirical study of the impact of volitional qualities development on the level of academic achievements of higher education institution students. The article gives a theoretical analysis of the main types of volitional qualities that affect the assimilation of educational material by students. There was established the level of their development and the relationship with academic achievements. The article also identifies the main psycho-pedagogical and organizational peculiarities that affect the success of mastering the knowledge by university students. The psychological and pedagogical recommendations for forming, developing and supporting the volitional sphere of students are developed.

scholarly journals ERROR ANALYSIS IN PRONUNCIATION MADE BY THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS AT IKIP BUDI UTOMO MALANG

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Marzuki Marzuki
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Education ◽  
English Department ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Speech Sounds ◽  
Education Department ◽  
The Third ◽  
Phonetic Features ◽  
English Students

This research investigates and analyses pronunciation errors made by the students of English Education Department at IKIP Budi Utomo Malang. Errors in students’ pronunciation are  crucial problems among foreign language teacher, especially English teacher. This research aims at investigating and finally finding out pronunciation errors made by the English students of S-1. The subjects of the study are the S-1 English students in academic period 2019/2020 that total 40 students who took dictation course in the third semester. The data of the study are a group of students’ pronunciation or speech sounds. Based on the description above, there are two important problems proposed in terms of kinds of pronunciation errors and causes of pronunciation errors. Of the data analysis carried out, it is found out that kinds and causes of pronunciation errors which are classified into significant and non-significant errors. There are four causes of pronunciation errors, namely (1) some differences of speech sounds between English and Indonesian; (2) the same phonetic features which have the different distribution between English and Indonesian; (3) interference of native language; and (4) lack of practices and exposures in English pronunciation.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Internet Usage Among University Students: A Study of the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (34) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Akram Hossain ◽  
Md. Habibur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
Versatile Tool ◽  
The University ◽  
The Comparative Study

Internet is a versatile tool used by the students that draws attention of many researchers. But little research has been found regarding the comparative study of internet usage among university students. For this reason, the study surveyed the internet usage among university students coming from Business Studies, Science & Arts disciplines at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and the overall perceptions towards the internet usage. So we developed a survey questionnaire and collected data on students’ demographics, internet usage behavior and purposes of internet use. Therefore, we distributed 50 questionnaires to each discipline and a total of 150 questionnaires were returned and all were usable. Then we analyzed the obtained data using SPSS. The results show that the percentage of internet usage among the students coming from Business Studies, Science and Arts disciplines is 100%, 92% and 90% respectively. The study recommends that the students coming from Science and Arts background should enhance the internet usage. And the students from all backgrounds should enhance the frequency of internet access per day and invest more on internet usage. The study also recommends that the universities should provide adequate internet facilities and enabling environment for student. This study provides a theoretical and empirical basis for further studies on internet usage of university students.

scholarly journals Perceptions of English Education Program Students Towards The Profesionalism of English Education Lecturers in Online Learning at IAIN Parepare

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
Mujahidah ◽  
Nur Afiah ◽  
Syaiful
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
English Education ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
High Level ◽  
Survey Approach

Perception can be interpreted as a process of giving meaning to a phenomenon, event or object. professionalism is interpreted as a professional trait. Those traits are mastering the Science in their field and have high skills in carrying out their duties. This Study aimed to describe the students' perceptions of professionalism lecturer English Education Program, State Islamic Institute of Parepare. To achieve this goal a questionnaire was distributed to 50 students (40% of the population). This Research is a descriptive quantitative study with a survey approach. The data processed using simple tabulation techniques and the data qualitatively interpreted. There are five aspects of the professionalism observed, namely: the ability to speak English, online teaching skills, insights, timeliness and using of online learning application. By the results of data analysis found that, the lecturers of English Education Program, State Islamic Institute of Parepare has a high level of professionalism.

scholarly journals Chatting On-line: An Assessment of Bilingualism and The Social Contexts of Language in Lebanon

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ghada M. Chehimi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
The Social ◽  
On Line ◽  
Lebanese Students

This study aims to explore the Lebanese sociolinguistics as manifested in chatting, that is, to assess how a sample of Lebanese students use their languages skills while carrying an on-line conversation via chatting. The research will also investigate the variations governed by sociolinguistics branding the Lebanese chatting community. To carry out this study, a mix approach of quantitative and qualitative methodology is used. Indeed, the research will describe the participants’ computer literacy and how this is interrelated to the choice of chatting language. The researcher uses two methods, formal interviews with selected chatters and a survey questionnaire that reflects both linguistic issues and computer and chatting literacy. Data analysis uses SPSS version 25 software and performed descriptively. Findings show that although having a multilingual society is considered a positive and uplifting certitude, this fact should not be taken for granted and languages must be directed properly. Students cannot be left without guidance to the use of any language.

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