scholarly journals Contextualizing an EFL teacher's beliefs about grammar teaching

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Gloria Gil ◽  
Marcia Regina Pawlas Carazzai

This article reports on a qualitative study that focused on an EFL teacher's beliefs and her practices concerning grammar teaching. The study aimed at investigating how the teacher's beliefs could be contextualized with classroom data. In the first stage of data collection and analysis, an open questionnaire was given to the teacher. Then, as a means of contextualizing the beliefs found in the analysis of the questionnaire data, the second stage of data collection and analysis focused on episodes from the teacher's classes. The analysis of the data shows that, according to this teacher, grammar teaching should be used as a facilitative device in order to help students in their learning process. The results of this study also indicate that the teacher's beliefs are influenced by three interactive sources: cognitive, contextual and experiential.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ikhsanti Hannum

This paper describes enhancement in teacher performance in implementing the learning process, after academic supervision is carried out. Transformation in the form of attendance, fulfillment of work tools, time discipline, use of media, and teaching skills are indicators of this. The method used for research is qualitative with quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, and Classroom Action Research approach. The number of teachers used as a sample was 20 people, and the results obtained showed that after the research was carried out in cycle I and cycle II, a total of 85% sampled for 10 aspects of the assessment increased their performance. This data shows the achievement of the successful implementation of supervisory academic supervision of PAIBP teachers.


2021 ◽  
pp. 016059762110329
Author(s):  
Trisha J. Tiamzon ◽  
Miho Iwata ◽  
Shweta Majumdar Adur

The increase of qualitative research in gerontology invites discussion of the effects of researcher positionality on data collection and analysis. Analyses of the interviewing experiences of three researchers who conducted a qualitative study of aging Asian Americans illustrate the complexities of negotiating “insider” status. Despite the interviewers’ shared panethnic status (Asian) with the participants, they experienced different levels of insider status, which were based, in part, on cultural competence related to cultural norms and practices, age hierarchies, and language. This suggests that qualitative researchers should engage in reflexive practices that consider researcher positionality in relation to research participants. Researchers need to pay attention to the possible implications of cultural competence on negotiating insider status and when gathering and analyzing data, similar to considerations of culturally relevant approaches in practical settings.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-46
Author(s):  
Ririn Andriani Kumala Dewi ◽  
Piyantina Rukmini

This study aims to increase the multiple intelligence of students of elementary school teacher education STKIP NU Indramayu by using thematic learning with a scientific approach and to find out the obstacles experienced by students in increasing multiple intelligence. The method used is a mix method with sequential explanatory strategy, a strategy is applied by collecting and analyzing quantitative data in the first stage, in this study data collection and analysis of multiple intelligence enhancements, followed by qualitative data collection and analysis in the second stage, obstacles students in developing multiple intelligences built based on quantitative initial results. The subjects were students of PGSD STKIP NU Indramayu who attended the basic science concepts course. The instruments used in the form of tests and interviews. The results showed an increase in multiple intelligence students after scientific approached thematic learning seen from the results of the N-gain test analysis increased by 0.41 in the medium category. Obstacles in increasing multiple intelligence students are 3, students have difficulty in analyzing existing data from the results of the study, students have difficulty in working on calculation problems, and students have difficulty in predicting a problem.


2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-153
Author(s):  
Nurul Waridatil Zulfa

Nowdays, Islamic school becomes the choice of people. Taḥfīẓ programs becomes the excellence program in Islamic Elementary School or Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. The people believe and they are sure to choose Islamic education which has taḥfīẓ program in its curriculum. The objective of this research is to describe the imlementation of taḥfīẓ program, achievement target of memorizing al-Qur’an, the method that used to memorize al-Qur’an, evaluation that has been done by the teachers to the their students, supporting factors, the obstacles and the solution the overcome and also the implication of taḥfīẓ program toward the result of studens’ learning. The kind of this research is qualitative study. The subject of this research consist of the principal, directur of taḥfīẓ program, teachers, students and parents in the taḥfīẓ program. The object of this research is SDTQ Al-Abidin Surakarta and MITTQUM Surakarta. The data collection techniques are observation, interview and documentation. The validity is determined by triangulation. The data technique analysis has been done by descriptive qualitative. The result of this research shows that (1) the background and the goals of tahfiz program to create ḥāfiẓ and ḥāfiẓah generation that have good intellectual based on al-Qur’an and hadith. (2) The achievement target in SDTQ Al-Abidin Surakarta is 10 juz and in MITTQUM Surakarta is 6 juz. The method that applied in SDTQ Al-Abidin Surakarta is wahdah, gabungan, kaisa, sima’i, jama’ and juz’i. The method that applied in MITTQUM Surakarta is wahdah, tallaqi, kitabah, sima’i and juz’i. (3) Evaluation that has done by the teachers is run well as routine and periodical. For the examination, SDTQ Al-Abidin Surakarta has applied one juz examination. It is called al-Qur’an sertification. Taḥfīẓ examination that has been done in MITTQUM Surakarta is one juz in one period or we call it juziyyah and 5 juz examination in one period and in the graduation ceremony. (4) The Supporting factors of memorizing al-Qur’an are self motivation, parents and the environment. The obstacles of memorizing al-Qur’an are the lack of self motivation, bustle activity of parent and time management. The way to overcome the obstacles are making joyful learning process of taḥfīẓ program, improving the communication between the school and parents and having good cooperation between the teachers and the students about the time. (5)The implication of taḥfīẓ program toward the result of student’s learning are the students have good ability to memorize al-Qur’an. Sudents who have good ability to memorize al-Qur’an, they also have good ability in academic. It means that the ability of memorizing al-Qur’an as good as academic achievement. Saat ini sekolah Islam menjadi pilihan masyarakat. Program taḥfīẓ menjadi program unggulan di Sekolah Dasar Islam atau Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Masyarakat semakin yakin memilih pendidikan yang berbasis Islam dengan muatan kurikulum program taḥfīẓ. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan implementasi program taḥfīẓ yang meliputi dasar dan tujuan, target capaian hafalan, metode untuk menghafal, evaluasi pembelajaran dan evaluasi hafalan, faktor pendukung, kendala dan solusinya, serta implikasi program taḥfīẓ terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari Kepala Sekolah/Madrasah, penanggung jawab program taḥfīẓ, guru pengampu taḥfīẓ, siswa dan wali murid. Objek penelitian ini adalah SDTQ Al -Abidin dan MITTQUM Surakarta. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Keabsahan ditentukan dengan triangulasi. Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) dasar dan tujuan program taḥfīẓ adalah menjadikan generasi yang ḥāfiẓ dan ḥāfiẓah yang intelektual dengan berlandaskan al-Qur’an dan hadits. (2) target hafalan di sekolah adalah 10 juz, sedangkan di madrasah adalah 6 Juz. Metode yang digunakan di SDTQ Al-Abidin antara lain metode wahdah, gabungan, kaisa, sima’i, jama’ dan juz’i. Metode di MITTQUM Surakarta meliputi metode wahdah, tallaqi, kitabah, sima’i dan juz’i. (3) Evaluasi yang dilakukan guru meliputi evaluasi rutin dan berkala. Untuk ujian hafalannya di SDTQ Al Abidin disebut dengan sertifikasi al-Qur’an. Ujian di MITTQUM meliputi ujian juziyyah, ujian lima juz sekali duduk, dan ketika acara wisuda. (4) Faktor pendukungnya meliputi motivasi diri sendiri, orang tua, guru dan lingkungan. Kendalanya adalah kurangnya motivasi dari dalam diri, kesibukan orang tua, dan manajemen waktu. Solusinya adalah pembelajaran taḥfīẓ yang menyenangkan melalui cerita motivasi, memperkuat komunikasi antara sekolah dengan orang tua dan manajemen waktu antara guru dan murid. (5) Implikasi bahwa anak-anak yang memiliki kemampuan bagus dalam menghafal al-Qur’an cenderung nilai akademiknya juga bagus. Dengan pengertian bahwa kemampuan menghafal al-Qur’an berbanding lurus dengan prestasi akademik.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Habriyanto Habriyanto

This research is related to a qualitative study relating to the consumption patterns of the Jambi city community in the month of Ramadan relating to the qualitative influence of social factors on consumption patterns. The research motive uses quality research with questionnaire data collection tools and analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the Jambi city community had made family, friends and print and electronic media as a reference in consuming during the month of Ramadan. Meanwhile the provision of consumption for Eid is largely determined by the condition of the social class in society. Then the things that shape consumption patterns in the month of Ramadan are culture such as the provision of ta`jil, preparation for Eid consumption, going home and giving gifts to relatives.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Ujang Suprianto ◽  
Aan Hendrayana ◽  
Syamsuri Syamsuri

This study aims to determine the description of the mathematical connection ability of class XI MIPA students based on the learning styles of students of convergers, divergers, accommodators, and assimilators in online learning using discovery-based worksheets. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive study. The subjects of the study were the students of class XI MIPA SMAN 17 Pandeglang. Data collection is done through learning style questionnaires, tests of mathematical connection abilities, and interviews. All students of class XI MIPA were identified by the type of learning style using the Kolb learning style questionnaire. Data about mathematical connection ability is analyzed with interview data. 8 students consisting of 2 students representing learning styles were selected to interview their mathematical connection abilities. Based on the analysis of the data obtained a description of the results of research that in general students of the type of converger, diverger, accomodator, and assimilator have good mathematical connection abilities. the assimilator type is rather weak on the indicator using the mathematical connection ability indicator. As for the type of accomodation learning style, it is rather weak in finding and understanding concepts in mathematical connection abilities. Students of the Converger learning style style and assimilator understand the material by reading and observing in the ongoing learning while students of the Diverger learning style type and the accomodator understand the concepts in general by following the learning process in progress and actively trying to try in working on the discovery-based worksheets.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yusry Affandy Md Isa

The Qur'an is a revelation that is a useful guide for believers in facing various problems of life including pandemic tribulations. Al-Quran shows guidance in accepting and eradicating the pandemic that Allah SWT has determined. Problems arise for some who claim that pandemics should be avoided through technology prevention or treatment alone. Apparently in the Qur'an provides guidance in aspects of life and religion to face the pandemic tribulations. The objective of this study focuses on formulating the Quranic guide in dealing with pandemic tribulations in terms of preparation, prevention and awareness. This qualitative study was produced by applying the method of data collection and analysis of data from Quranic verses and key interpretations. Important findings state that references to revelation cause pandemic to be encountered and eradicated by the norms of faith. Pandemic have been recorded in the Qur'an as a test against the believers and a catastrophe against the negative group among human beings. The Qur'an is also not left behind in explaining the situation of qadha pandemic which contains great wisdom. The most important conclusion is that the adherence to the Qur'an causes people to become calm and continue to strive to deal with pandemic without rejection of the demands of faith. Allah SWT must be remembered as the owner of the epidemic that has occurred over time, even though the apparent cause of some pandemics is due to habits or viruses among humans. Al-Quran al-Karim merupakan wahyu yang menjadi panduan berguna buat manusia yang beriman dalam menghadapi pelbagai permasalahan hidup termasuk tribulasi wabak. Al-Quran mengutarakan panduan dalam menerima dan menangkis wabak yang telah ditentukan Allah SWT. Permasalahan timbul bagi sesetengah pihak yang mendakwa wabak seharusnya dijauhi dengan kaedah pencegahan atau perawatan teknologi semata-mata. Ternyata dalam al-Quran menyediakan panduan dalam aspek duniawi dan ukhrawi bagi menghadapi tribulasi wabak. Objektif kajian ini memfokuskan kepada merumuskan panduan al-Quran dalam menghadapi tribulasi wabak dalam aspek persediaan, penghindaran dan kesedaran. Kajian kualitatif ini dihasilkan dengan mengaplikasikan metod pengumpulan data dan penganalisisan data daripada ayat al-Quran dan pentafsiran muktabar. Dapatan penting menyatakan bahawa rujukan terhadap wahyu menyebabkan wabak dapat dihadapi dan ditangani dengan norma keimanan. Wabak sememangnya telah dirakamkan dalam al-Quran sebagai ujian terhadap orang beriman dan bencana terhadap golongan negatif di kalangan manusia. Al-Quran juga tidak ketinggalan dalam menerangkan situasi qadha’ wabak yang mengandungi hikmah yang besar. Kesimpulan terpenting ialah sesungguhnya pegangan terhadap al-Quran menyebabkan manusia mernjadi tenang dan terus berusaha menangani wabak tanpa berlaku pemisahan terhadap tuntutan keimanan. Allah SWT wajib dingati sebagai pemegang urusan wabak yang berlaku zaman-berzaman biarpun zahir penyebab sebahagian wabak adalah disebabkan tabiat atau virus di kalangan manusia.  


2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 519-527
Author(s):  
Eva King ◽  
Emma C. Scholz ◽  
Susan M. Matthew ◽  
Liz H. Mossop ◽  
Kate A. Cobb ◽  
...  

This is the second of two articles that together comprise an orientation and introduction to qualitative research for veterinary medical educators who may be new to research, or for those whose research experience is based on the quantitative traditions of biomedicine. In the first article ( Part 1—Principles of Qualitative Design), we explored the types of research interests and goals suited to qualitative inquiry and introduced the concepts of research paradigms and methodologies. In this second article, we move to the strategies and actions involved in conducting a qualitative study, including selection and sampling of research sites and participants, data collection and analysis. We introduce some guidelines for reporting qualitative research and explore the ways in which qualitative research is evaluated and the findings applied. Throughout, we provide illustrative examples from veterinary and human medical education and suggest useful resources for further reading. Taken together, the two articles build an understanding of qualitative research, outline how it may be conducted, and equip readers with an improved capacity to appraise its value.


1999 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 229-239
Author(s):  
Claude Vincent

The aim of this study was to document professional factors to be considered in implementing a provincial policy of recycling assistive technology in Quebec. A qualitative study was conducted with 22 experts from various sectors: health professionals (including occupational therapists), industry and community. They were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data collection also involved observing recycling practices and analyzing working documents. Implementation strategies were considered from the perspectives of health professionals, the commercial sector, users of assistive technology and government administrators. Factors that contribute to tension between occupational therapists and other players are discussed. It is recommended that occupational therapists take a united position on this issue such that their voices may have more weight in intersectoral collaborations.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1581
Author(s):  
Isabel Carrero ◽  
Carmen Valor ◽  
Estela Díaz ◽  
Victoria Labajo

Carbon labels are considered a fundamental tool for reducing emissions associated with grocery products. Although the prior literature has shown that both limited motivation and understanding of carbon labels explain the effectiveness of carbon labels, knowledge regarding how to improve the label design to increase noticeability is limited. Given the limited motivation of mainstream consumers to use carbon labels, this exploratory paper proposes that the label design should trigger bottom-up (or sensory-driven) attention mechanisms. Using grounded theory for the data collection and analysis of six focus groups, this study tests six features (i.e., location, size, color, icons, a colored background or border, and textual anchors) and identifies four design criteria (i.e., vividness, incongruity, simplicity, and clarity) that may increase label noticeability. The main conclusion of this qualitative study is that carbon labels are noticed when they are perceived as a cue of hazard. Based on this finding, we propose that carbon labels could be designed as warning labels; therefore, the insights already proven in the warning label literature should be applied to carbon label design to increase its noticeability and use.


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