scholarly journals THE CORRELATION BETWEEN EFL LEARNERS’ MOTIVATION ON ENGLISH COURSE AND THEIR ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-239
Author(s):  
Dewi Listia Apriliyanti
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Grammatical Structure ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mixed Method Design

Abstract A Study has been conducted to examine the correlation between EFL learners’ motivation on English course (X) and their English learning achievement (Y). A mixed method design used in this study. Instruments of this research were observation, questionnaire, document, and interview. Quantitative method used to measure the correlation between two variables. 30 higher students of the public school have involved in this study. The result showed that the correlation between EFL learners’ motivation on English course and their English score. Even though the correlation was positive, but it was low and not significant. Meanwhile, The investigation found five explanations. First, in some cases, the method that teacher used for learning activity was not suitable with the students’ condition. Second, most students felt difficulty with grammatical structure. Third, students would understand the material if they felt interesting with their teacher and materials. If they didn’t feel comfortable with both of those things, they would not understand the material at all. Forth, they didn’t have high curiosity because they were not remembered about the material explanation from their tutor on English course in the next day. It means that they were not learned it again at home. Fifth, 43% of students would rather to studying with their teacher at school than at English course. 36% of students would rather to studying with their teacher at courses that at school because they felt more understand learning at English course and 21% of samples were abstained.  Abstrak Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji korelasi antara motivasi peserta didik bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa asing (EFL) dalam mengikuti kursus bahasa Inggris (X) dan prestasi belajar bahasa Inggris mereka di sekolah (Y). Desain metode campuran digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah observasi, kuesioner, dokumen, dan wawancara. Metode korelasi digunakan untuk mengukur hubungan antar dua variabel. 30 siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) terlibat sebagai sampel dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukan ada korelasi antara motivasi peserta didik EFL terhadap nilai bahasa Inggris mereka. Meskipun hasil menunjukan adanya hubungan yang positif namun rendah dan tidak signifikan. Hasil investigasi menemukan lima temuan. Pertama, dalam beberapa kasus, metode yang digunakan guru untuk kegatan belajar tidak sesuai dengan kondisi siswa. Kedua, kebanyakan siswa merasa kesulitan dalam memahami stuktur gramatika dalam bahasa Inggris. Ketiga, siswa akan memahami materi jika mereka merasa tertarik dengan guru dan bahan ajarnya. Jika mereka tidak merasa nyaman dengan kedua hal tersebut, merek tidak akan memahami materi sama sekali. Keempat, mereka tidak memiliki keingintahuan yang tinggi karena mereka tidak ingat penjelasan materi dari tutor mereka pada saat kursus bahasa inggris dihari berikutnya. Artinya mereka tidak mempelajarinya lagi dirumah. Kelima, 43% siswa memilih untuk belajar dengan guru mereka disekolah, 36% siswa memilih belajar dengan tutor di tempat kursus mereka, dan 21% tidak memilih keduanya.  How to Cite : Apriliyanti, D. L., Darliani. Y. (2017). The Correlation Between EFL Learners’ Motivation on English Course and Their English Learning Achievement. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 4(2), 232-239. doi:10.15408/tjems.v4i2.6401. Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/tjems.v4i1.6401 

scholarly journals English Needs Analysis of Energy and Mineral Polytechnic Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Noenoek Februati
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
Needs Analysis ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Mixed Method Design

Needs analysis was conducted in Polytechnic of Energy and Mineral with the aim of identifying the students’ English needs. This was conducted by analysing the present English learning and teaching material and the needs of the material the students expect in order to perform effectively in the target situation. In conducting the analysis, a mixed method design was used in which it integrates the quantitative method and qualitative method. The questionnaires were used as the instruments for collecting the data from the alumni who had already worked in the petroleum industry and from the students who were still studying at Polytechnic of Energy and Mineral. The qualitative data from the alumni showed that English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills were really needed in the petroleum industry. Then, the quantitative data and the qualitative data from the students showed that the present English learning and teaching material had already guided them in obtaining the English skills required in the petroleum industry. However, the qualitative data also showed that the listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities in the material still needed to be improved in terms of the quantity, variety, and levels of difficulty. These findings were going to be followed up by the development of the English learning and teaching material as the improvement of the present material.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Major Difficulties Moroccan Engineering Students Encounter in Argumentative Essay Writing

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 119-130
Author(s):  
Mounir Beniche
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Essay Writing ◽  
Engineering Sciences ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Language Problems ◽  
Essay Tests ◽  
Engineering Schools

The aim of this study is to analyse argumentative essay errors made by Moroccan students in Preparatory Classes of Higher Engineering Schools (Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles) ( CPGE).The participants  of this study  were  1st  year Physics, Chemistry  and Engineering Sciences (PCSI ) students in CPGE Omar Ibn Al Khattab, Meknes . 68 students participated in the study which means that  all PCSI students  were involved. The study uses a mixed method design. In the quantitative method, the  data was gathered  from students’ argumentative essay tests. Students’ errors were  quantified numerically and  the contents of teachers’ interviews  were  analyzed qualitatively. The results  of the study demonstrate clearly  that CPGE students’ difficulties  in essay  writing are aligned to many factors . Firstly,  CPGE Students’  lack language proficiency. They have serious language problems accumulated from previous years of study. Secondly , students  lack motivation as they do not find pleasure in writing and perceive it as a tiring and boring task. Thirdly, they do not read a lot which makes the task of writing very hard. Fourthly ,  students do not master the techniques of writing a structured essay. In fact, it is a process that requires many steps to be followed from introduction to conclusion . The study ended up by suggesting possible solution to overcome such difficulties.

scholarly journals Effects of Beverage Smuggling in The Supply Chain Industry: A Case of The Cold Chain Zambia Ltd

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26
Author(s):  
Nyambishi Tatenda Jeffison ◽  
Eng. Dr. Kasongo Richard Mwale
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Competitive Prices

Purpose: The aim of the study was to establish strategies that can counter smuggling of beverages and improve business performance for The Cold Chain Zambia ltd. Smuggling poses a threat to the business as it destabilizes the legal industry of supply chain, restrains innovation and investments as well as posing a threat of company closures. Smuggling has caused loss of consumer confidence in buying beverages from Cold Chain Zambia ltd as the products are perceived to be expensive as compared to similar smuggled beverages in the market. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of the effects of beverage smuggling on the Cold Chain Zambia business performance, to identify strategies which will counter beverage smuggling and to establish strategies that can be used to counter beverage smuggling and improve Cold Chain Zambia business performance.Methodology: The research design that was used was mixed methods which took the form of exploratory sequential mixed method design. The target population was 80 employees from Cold Chain Zambia ltd which included both general staff and management staff.Findings: There seems to be no correlation between business performance and strategies to counter beverage smuggling. In this case, H3: There is a significant correlation between the business performance and the perception of strategies to counter beverage smuggling in cold chain supply and was rejected. It was found that there is a negative and significant correlation between beverage smuggling and strategies to counter beverage smuggling on business turnover (F = 14.339; p<0.001).Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The researcher recommended that smuggling can be reduced by ensuring the goods are sold at competitive prices to reduce benefit of smuggling, continue with quality control, educate the public on smuggling and how to report and identify smuggling, stiffen law on smuggling in Zambia and review the clearing procedure at all points of entry to fasten the process.

scholarly journals The Perception of Using Technology Canva Application as a Media for English Teacher Creating Media Virtual Teaching and English Learning in Loei Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Elsa Elsa ◽  
Khoirul Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
English Learning ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Media Creation ◽  
Main Factor

Online Learning requires teachers to think creatively and innovatively to attract students. Learning media becomes the main factor in helping teachers make it happen. This study aims to find out the perception of English teachers in the use of canva application as a virtual learning media creation in Loei Thailand.This research applies mixed method design that starts with collecting quantitative data. After analyzing quantitative data, qualitative data is then collected and analyzed. 20 teachers were asked to fill out a questionnaire to find out their perspective on the use of Canva. This research has proven that canva application can be used to create learning media. The result in this research was the function and benefit of canva divided into two, namely as sumplemen and subtitusi. The supplement function of canva is (1) Canva fasilitated teacher to make learning media, (2) Canva Application Improve online teaching process. The substitution function of canva is (1) Canva Application Improves learning media effectively, (2) Learning media of Canva is easy to distribute to students (3) Canva application can help the technology requirement. That is, the function of Canva obtained in this study.

scholarly journals Analysis of Phonetic and Phonological Constraints of Saudi EFL Learners

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Atalah Mohammad Al-Rubaat ◽  
Hammad Ali Alshammari
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Consonant Cluster ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The North ◽  
English Major ◽  
Instruction And Learning ◽  
Method Approach

This study explores the pronunciation difficulties experienced by Saudi EFL learners at Jouf University (JU) in the north of Saudi Arabia. To achieve this purpose, two main instruments were implemented: an experiment of pronunciation sensitivity response and two interview formats. The sample of this study was selected randomly and consisted of (n=20) students studying English major in their sixth level at JU, and (n=10) English language instructors from the same institution. A mixed-method approach was employed to find out the phonetic and phonological difficulties that participants encountered during the implementation of the experiment of pronunciation sensitivity response, and to interpret participant&#39;s responses to the interview formats. The findings revealed that EFL learners experienced six phonetic and phonological problematic patterns related to mispronunciation of: initial consonant cluster, final consonant cluster, multi-syllabic words, unfamiliar sounds, vowels, and voiced or voiceless phonemes. It was also found that EFL learners and instructors had different views regarding these phonetic and phonological issues. The limited time for practice, the lack of authentic materials and tasks, and the need for immersion classes, and effective instruction and learning were all found to be responsible about the phonetic and phonological problems EFL learners encountered and at the same time they were found to be the motives for overcoming these issues. It is believed that the implications and recommendations included in this study would improve the performance of Saudi EFL speaking abilities once they are incorporated effectively in their English learning settings.

scholarly journals Effects of Beverage Smuggling in The Supply Chain Industry: A Case of The Cold Chain Zambia Ltd

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Nyambishi Tatenda Jeffison ◽  
Eng. Dr. Kasongo Richard Mwale
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Competitive Prices

Purpose: The aim of the study was to establish strategies that can counter smuggling of beverages and improve business performance for The Cold Chain Zambia ltd. Smuggling poses a threat to the business as it destabilizes the legal industry of supply chain, restrains innovation and investments as well as posing a threat of company closures. Smuggling has caused loss of consumer confidence in buying beverages from Cold Chain Zambia ltd as the products are perceived to be expensive as compared to similar smuggled beverages in the market. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of the effects of beverage smuggling on the Cold Chain Zambia business performance, to identify strategies which will counter beverage smuggling and to establish strategies that can be used to counter beverage smuggling and improve Cold Chain Zambia business performance.Methodology: The research design that was used was mixed methods which took the form of exploratory sequential mixed method design. The target population was 80 employees from Cold Chain Zambia ltd which included both general staff and management staff.Findings: There seems to be no correlation between business performance and strategies to counter beverage smuggling. In this case, H3: There is a significant correlation between the business performance and the perception of strategies to counter beverage smuggling in cold chain supply and was rejected. It was found that there is a negative and significant correlation between beverage smuggling and strategies to counter beverage smuggling on business turnover (F = 14.339; p<0.001).Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The researcher recommended that smuggling can be reduced by ensuring the goods are sold at competitive prices to reduce benefit of smuggling, continue with quality control, educate the public on smuggling and how to report and identify smuggling, stiffen law on smuggling in Zambia and review the clearing procedure at all points of entry to fasten the process.

scholarly journals Strategi Bank Syariah dalam Meningkatkan Literasi Keuangan Syariah pada Masyarakat (Studi Kasus pada BPRS Madina Mandiri Sejahtera)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Safaah Restuning Hayati
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Literacy Program ◽  
The Public ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social

<p class="Default">The research aims to find out the strategy which is conducted by BPRS Madina Mandiri Sejahtera for improving sharia financial literacy on the society, to analyse implementation of SEOJK Number 1/SEOJK.07/2014 regarding the education and improving financial literacy to the society, and to know the level of literacy on the society who had received the educational literacy program from BPRS Madina Mandiri Sejahtera. The research uses qualitative and quantitative method (mixed-method). Using of questionnaires distributed to 51 respondents. The results show that the strategy which is used BPRS Madina Mandiri Sejahtera for improving sharia financial literacy on the community is managed with through several programs such as educate and introduce product to the public using the social media, and to educate people who come to the office directly. The implementation of educational program which is conducted by BPRS Madina Mandiri Sejahtera enormously accord with the regulation SEOJK Number 1/SE.OJK.07/2014 with inclusive, systematic, measurable, accessibility, and collaboration principles. The leveling of Islamic financial literacy for the people who had obtained an educational program of literacy by BPRS Madani Mandiri Sejahtera has counted to 82.42 percent, it is the high category level.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: Islamic financial literacy, BPRS, Society.</p>

scholarly journals The Effects of Shyness and Lack of Confidence as Psychological Barriers on EFL Learners' Speaking Skills: A Case Study of South Punjab

2020 ◽  
Vol V (II) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Tahira Asgher ◽  
Zahoor Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Time Span ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Public ◽  
Psychological Barriers ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
The Given

This work investigated the effects of shyness and lack of confidence as psychological barriers on EFL learner' speaking skill, particularly at the public sector colleges, universities and the sub-campuses of these universities located in the South Punjab, Pakistan. This project was scheduled to use a mixed-method type. Majority of the students indicated that there is an insignificant and negative relationship between the variables of shyness, lack of confidence and speaking English achievements. Since, as the shyness and lack of confidence increases, the speaking achievement decreases and as the shyness and lack of confidence decreases the speaking achievement increases. Findings from the explored work indicate that EFL teachers firstly, cultivate proper teaching circumstances by providing pupils adequate interval to prepare themselves for a conversational activity, develop a mind map to generate ideas, and offer learners plentiful time span to accomplish the given task well in the class.

scholarly journals The Correlation between Students’ Motivation and Learning Achievement of the Eleventh Graders of SMK 1 PSKD Jakarta

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Bulan Meilany Invokavit
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Final Exam ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Eleventh Graders ◽  
Motivation And Learning

AbstractThe objective of this study was to find out the correlation between students’ motivation and their English learning achievement at SMK 1 PSKD. This study used quantitative method. The instrument used was a 17 Likert-scaled questionnaires. The score of English learning achievement was taken from the report final exam of eleventh grade. The respondents of thisstudy were XI AK and AP at SMK 1 PSKD. The total number of respondents was 38 students. This study used a survey or correlation study. Data analysis showed there was positive correlation between students’ motivation and their English learning achievement. The number of correlation coefficient was 0.324 which means that the correlation coefficient was weak. The coefficient of determination was 10.5% which means such amount contributed on English learning achievement while 89.5% was other undefined factors.   Keywords: Students’ Motivation, English Learning Achievement

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