scholarly journals THE FACTORS CAUSING ENGLISH SPEAKING ANXIETY ON NON-ENGLISH MAJOR ACADEMICS WHILE USING ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 389
Author(s):  
Mustafa Yildiz
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Medium Of Instruction ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
English Major ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
E Mail

This qualitative study aims to reveal the factors causing English speaking anxiety on non-English major academics while using English as a medium of instruction. Eight non-English major academics with the experience of teaching in English participated in the present research. Semi-structured one-on-one interviews and e-mail interviews, which are qualitative data collection techniques, were used as data collection tools. Manual coding of qualitative data that requires in-depth reading of the transcripts and assigning codes and themes was used to interpret the data. The results reveal the situations that provoke speaking anxiety among the non-English major academics. They can be grouped under five main themes: academics’ English proficiency, academics’ self-evaluation, learner behaviors, learner inadequacies, and cultural differences. These five main themes can also be confined to individual factors, learner factors, and cultural factors. It can therefore be assumed that the factors causing English speaking anxiety on non-English major academics have to be considered within multidimensional aspects rather than simply originating from academics themselves

Issues in Quality Use of Medicines in two Non-English Speaking Background Communities

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Bolton ◽  
Sekneh Hammoud ◽  
Joanne Leung
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Western Medicine ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Medication Compliance ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Policy Issue ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Parallel Iterative ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

Compliance is a policy issue in the quality use of medicine that has attracted much interest; however, there is little research about medication compliance issues in people of non-English speaking backgrounds. This paper describes a qualitative data collection that was used to identify compliance issues, and possible approaches to these issues, in an area of South-Eastern Sydney with a high non-English speaking population. Two parallel, iterative, series of GP and consumer focus groups were held in Arabic and Chinese communities. Later focus groups built on the findings of earlier groups and sought to engage GPs and consumers in identifying issues in compliance, and possible approaches to these issues. The paper compares and contrasts the results from these two communities and suggests that the approach might be used to identify compliance issues in other communities. Communication around appropriate medication use was the key issue common to both communities. The Chinese community was otherwise much more critical of Western medicine than the Arahic community, perhaps because of the strength of traditional medicine in that culture.

scholarly journals PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM TRAINING EFL (EDUCATION FOR LIFE) DALAM MENINGKATAN PROFESIONALITAS GURU MENGGUNAKAN KONSEP DEMING

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Imroatin octaviarnis Octaviarnis
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Training Teacher ◽  
Interview Methods ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the EFL training program in increasing the professionalism of teachers by using Deming’s concept. The method used was descriptive qualitative. Data collection used interview methods and documentation. The researcher used the Deming cycle, namely PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act). Plan, the school principal identified the problems that occur through School Self Evaluation. Then, the principal made a draft about the provision of training and the criteria to be achieved. Do, the principal in collaboration with supervisors in determining the type of training needed was tailored to the needs. Check, the principal evaluated and monitored the training program. Act, the principal evaluated and followed up on training. Keywords: Implementation, Training, Teacher Professionalism, and Deming's Concept Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan program pelatihan EFL dalam meningkatkan profesionalitas guru dengan menggunakan konsep Deming. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara dan dokumentasi. Peneliti menggunakan siklus Deming yaitu PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act). Plan, kepala sekolah mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang terjadi melalui Evaluasi Diri Sekolah. Kemudian, kepala sekolah membuat rancangan tentang pengadaan pelatihan dan kriteria yang ingin dicapai. Do, kepala sekolah bekerjasama dengan supervisor dalam menentukan jenis pelatihan yang diperlukan disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan. Check, kepala sekolah mengevaluasi dan memonitori program pelatihan. Act, kepala sekolah mengevaluasi dan menindak lanjuti pelatihan. Kata kunci: Pelaksanaan, Pelatihan, Profesionalisme Guru, dan Konsep Deming

scholarly journals Implementasi Supervisi Pendidikan di SDN 246 Rantebelu Kecamatan Larompong Kabupaten Luwu

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-176
Author(s):  
Tasdin Tahrim ◽  
Firman Patawari ◽  
Ali Nahruddin Tanal
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Administrative Supervision ◽  
Educational Supervision ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

Abstract This study aims to determine the educational supervision plan, educational supervision feedback for the principal or teacher, and the techniques used in educational supervision at SDN 246 Rantebelu Kecamatan Larompong Kabupaten Luwu. The type used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation, and documentation study. The research subjects were teachers and administrative staff. The results showed that: (1) the education supervision plan carried out at SDN 246 Rantebelu Kecamatan Larompong Kabupaten Luwu is to prepare RPP, syllabus, list of scores, absence of annual programs and semester programs. (2) educational supervision feedback to the principal or teacher, namely verbal (verbal), providing comments on the results of direct observation of the learning process through face-to-face, no distance or equipment used. This method is usually carried out by talking to each other / dialogue, interviews, meetings, speeches, and discussions. Apart from that, giving comments can also be done indirectly through intermediary tools such as telephones, cellphones, etc. because of the distance between the speaker and the interlocutor. Non-verbal (written), providing comments on the results of observations of the learning process by means of writing without direct conversation using short, clear, and understandable language by the recipient. This method can be in the form of correspondence, sms, e-mail, learning photos, and so on. (3) There are 2 types of techniques used in SDN 246 Rantebelu Kecamatan Larompong Kabupaten Luwu, namely direct supervision, which means that the supervisor goes directly to the class to see the learning of students from beginning to end. While administrative supervision is only the administrative aspects that are assessed.   Keywords: educational supervision

scholarly journals A Survey study on the Reading habits among English Major Students of Sherubtse College: Issues and Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
AISDL
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Media Technology ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
English Major ◽  
Attitudes Towards Reading ◽  
Social Media Technology

The practice of reading both for academic purposes and pleasure is largely agreed to have diminished over the years mainly because of advancements in social media technology. This paper thus examined the reading habits in general among English major students at Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan. For data collection, a questionnaire with nine items was designed and administered to 106 English major students with gender and the year of study as the moderating variables. The questionnaire investigated the students’ general attitudes towards reading, the reasons they read, the average time they spend on reading, the challenges they faced in reading, and the effects of social media on their reading habits. In addition, informal interviews were conducted to verify and triangulate the responses received from the participants. Both these quantitative and qualitative data revealed interesting insights into the reading habits of the students in question. The results are discussed and recommendations provided at the end.

scholarly journals English Major Students’ Perceptions of Using Animated Cartoons on English Vocabulary Knowledge of Rare Words in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 311-320
Author(s):  
Muhammad Farriz Aziz ◽  
Kamariah Yunus ◽  
Fatihah Nazmi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
English Major ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

The rapid developments throughout language technologies have catered tremendous chances for learning and teaching vocabulary in second language learning. The development of vocabulary knowledge does not merely oscillate in academic vocabulary, high frequency vocabulary and technical vocabulary, English major students should also need to learn low-frequency vocabulary or rare vocabulary which enhance their language proficiency. In order to accommodate students with vocabulary knowledge of rare words, it should come with the best resort of teaching technique that can help them to learn in a meaningful way. One of the rarely used multimedia tools is animated cartoons. This paper aims at exploring the students’ perceptions of using animated cartoons in improving their English vocabulary knowledge of rare words in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu. Employing a semi-structured interview, the qualitative data collection method was conducted. Employing the qualitative data collection method, semi-structured interviews were conducted to six students who learned vocabulary using animated cartoons to obtain their perceptions towards these multimedia materials in improving the English vocabulary knowledge of rare words. The results of semi-structured interviews highlighted the positive responses from the students who preferred animated cartoons as these materials in improving their English vocabulary knowledge of rare words. In conclusion, this study contributes to the current literature on English vocabulary learning of rare words by exposing and underlining the impacts of animated cartoons which provide opportunities for students to encounter a conducive technological-based learning environment.

scholarly journals Motivation, self-efficacy beliefs, and speaking anxiety in language MOOCs

ReCALL ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-160
Author(s):  
Zsuzsanna Bárkányi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Course Completion ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Anxiety Levels

AbstractThis paper examines the role of motivation, anxiety, and self-efficacy beliefs and their interplay with regard to speaking on beginners’ Spanish LMOOCs. It answers three research questions: (1) what are learners’ motivations and goals for joining these LMOOCs and how do these relate to foreign language speaking anxiety; (2) how do learners’ self-efficacy beliefs and anxiety levels change as a result of course completion; and (3) is there a correlation between motivation, foreign language speaking anxiety, and self-efficacy beliefs in this context? A mixed-methods research design used quantitative and qualitative data gathered from self-reflective questionnaires and forum discussions. The results reveal that learners with intrinsic motivation are more likely to complete the courses than those who sign up to manage a personal situation or advance in their career or studies. No direct correlation was, however, found between motivation and the other variables under scrutiny. Learners present higher self-efficacy beliefs at the end of the courses than at the beginning, while anxiety levels are affected to a much smaller degree by course completion. Although spoken interactions in this learning environment are not synchronous, apprehension and anxiety prevent many learners from fully participating in the speaking activities.

Flipped Classroom in Higher Education: Evaluation of the Process in the Framework of Community of Inquiry

2021 ◽  
pp. 004723952110316
Author(s):  
Mustafa Serkan Günbatar
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Teaching Presence ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Very High

The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of the instruction process using the flipped classroom (FC) model within the scope of Computer Networks and Communication course. Theoretically, the community of inquiry model was taken as a reference and the effectiveness of the instruction process was evaluated accordingly. Students were preservice teachers studying Computer Education and Information Technology in the third grade in the Van region in Turkey. There were a total of 19 students, of which 12 are male and seven are female. FC process was carried out in the spring semester of 2018–2019 and lasted 11 weeks in total. A mixed-method design was used to gathering the data. Therefore, the research design was an explanatory design from mixed-methods designs. The quantitative data collection tool was the Turkish version of the Community of Inquiry Survey. The quantitative data were analyzed by dividing the students into very low, low, high, and very high levels. The qualitative data collection tool was the interview form created concerning the community of inquiry model. The qualitative data were analyzed by the use of the community of inquiry coding template's themes. At the end of the instruction process, students had a very high level of cognitive, social, and teaching presence perception. This situation was detailed and supported with the qualitative data obtained. Concerning the cognitive presence, the students firstly talked about that they started the learning process with videos. Regarding the social presence, they mentioned the motivating effect of the questions. About the teaching presence, participants firstly mentioned the direct instruction role of the videos.

Transcription as a Key Phase of Data Analysis in Qualitative Research: Experience from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Field Methods ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1525822X2198948
Author(s):  
Adeagbo Oluwafemi ◽  
S. Xulu ◽  
N. Dlamini ◽  
M. Luthuli ◽  
T. Mhlongo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Written Text ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

Transforming spoken words into written text in qualitative research is a vital step in familiarizing and immersing oneself in the data. We share a three-step approach of how data transcription facilitated an interpretative act of analysis in a study using qualitative data collection methods on the barriers and facilitators of HIV testing and treatment in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

scholarly journals Analisis Kepuasan Pelanggan dalam Membeli Buah-buahan Segar di Moena Fresh Bali

2018 ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
PUTU OKA WARDIKA ◽  
RATNA KOMALA DEWI ◽  
NI WAYAN PUTU ARTINI
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Competitive Prices ◽  
Data Analysis Methods

Analysis Customer Satisfaction in Buying Fresh Fruits in Moena Fresh Bali Increased consumption of fruits in the country have an impact on the growth of fruitsales in Indonesia. This increase causes the appearance of stiff competition in thebusiness of fruits. Moena Fresh Bali as one of the companies that sell fresh fruitsmust innovate or improve the shortage so that the consumers do not turn to otherproducts. Consumer behavior may help explain how consumers obtain satisfaction.The purpose of this research is to determine satisfaction of Moena Fresh Baliconsumers and to find out actions to increase customer satisfaction of Moena Fresh.The location of the research was conducted at four Moena Fresh outlets as it wasconsidered to represent consumers in every sub-district in Denpasar City. Thenumber of respondents was as many as 50 respondents and the sampling wasconducted by using accidental sampling. Types of data collected include quantitativeand qualitative data which were sourced from primary and secondary data. Methodsof data collection were by using interview techniques, observation, anddocumentation. Data analysis methods used were descriptive analysis, ImportancePerformance Analysis and Customer Satisfaction Index. Based on the results ofresearch, the calculation of CSI to the attributes of Moena Fresh Bali was 77.6% i.e.it meets the criteria of satisfaction. Based on the Matrix of Importance Performance,product attributes are classified into four quadrants and actions to improve customersatisfaction are through the improvement of attributes that become the main priority,namely the attributes of advertising / promotion, price, and discounts. The studysuggests that Moena Fresh Bali should perform printed and electronic publicationsand set competitive prices to maintain its customers.

What would I change the next time? A confessional tale of in‐depth qualitative data collection

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Smith
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss how fieldwork impacted the author's own and one participant's positioning; the author's reflexivity, experiences and feelings of alterity; the participant's performances and conversations between the author and participant.Design/methodology/approachThe author uses a confessional tale to describe the time spent with the participant and confesses how it impacted on the author as the researcher. The author examines her biases, feelings, and vulnerabilities, and explores some of the methodological and positioning issues with which she struggled.FindingsThe author ponders on what she learned while being in such close quarters with a participant and discusses what she should keep in mind about herself as the researcher during subsequent data collection forays. Researchers should know themselves well before attempting such closeness because when we are researchers, we can’t change who we are as people.Originality/valueIt is believed that the extreme researcher/participant closeness was unique but was, at the same time, an extremely useful form of data collection.

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