scholarly journals The Effect of Turtle Graphics Approach on Students' Motivation to Learn Programming: A Case Study in a Malaysian University

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-297
Author(s):  
Marini Abu Bakar ◽  
◽  
Muriati Mukhtar ◽  
Fariza Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Turtle Graphics

STUDENTS’ ACCEPTANCE TO USING GRAPHIC NOVELS IN LEARNING LITERATURE (L2): A MALAYSIAN CASE STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Abu Yazid Abu Bakar ◽  
Dayang Nurfaezah Abang Ahmad ◽  
Melor Md Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Graphic Novels ◽  
Graphic Novel ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
English As Second Language ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Research has shown that using graphic novels in the classroom is one of useful approaches to promote the understanding of learners especially for lengthy and difficult literature texts. This study reports the extent of graphic novel in facilitating students’ understanding of literature and the students’ perceptions towards using graphic novel in learning literature (L2) as compared to other genre of texts. This is a mixed method study which employs quantitative and qualitative methods to obtain data. The findings indicate that most students found that graphic novel helped them to enrich their vocabularies and understand the text better. The findings also reveal that students were attracted to the illustrations in the literature text in which this helps to boost their motivation to learn literature in the classroom. The findings provide useful insights for English as Second Language (ESL) teachers in incorporating and expanding the literature learning through graphic novels in the future. The findings also imply the need of ESL teachers to use graphic novels effectively in facilitating their teaching and learning of literature in L2 classrooms particularly to suit the 21<sup>st</sup> century teaching and learning.

scholarly journals Accessibility in Web Development Courses: A Case Study

Informatics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Mexhid Ferati ◽  
Bahtijar Vogel
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Web Development ◽  
Relevant Topic ◽  
University Curricula ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Development Course ◽  
Web Developers ◽  
The Web

Web accessibility is becoming a relevant topic with an increased number of people with disabilities and the elderly using the web. Numerous legislations are being passed that require the web to be universally accessible to all people, regardless of their abilities and age. Despite this trend, university curricula still teach traditional web development without addressing accessibility as a topic. To investigate this matter closely, we studied the syllabi of web development courses at one university to evaluate whether the topic of accessibility was taught there. Additionally, we conducted a survey with nineteen students who were enrolled in a web development course, and we interviewed three lecturers from the same university. Our findings suggest that the topic of accessibility is not covered in web development courses, although both students and lecturers think that it should. This generates lack of competence in accessibility. The findings also confirm the finding of previous studies that, among web developers, there is a low familiarity with accessibility guidelines and policies. An interesting finding we uncovered was that gender affects the motivation to learn about accessibility. Females were driven by personal reasons, which we attribute to females having an increased sense of empathy. Finally, our participants were divided in their opinions whether accessibility contributes to usability.

scholarly journals STUDENTS� LEARNING STYLE: A CASE STUDY OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN BENGKULU

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Safnil Arsyad
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
New Information ◽  
Senior High School Students

It is widely accepted that the use of learning materials which accommodates students� schemata is much more effective than the ones outside student�s present knowledge background. The objectives of this study are to describe the students� learning style distribution and their perception on local oriented and learning style-based English learning materials in Bengkulu Province. The respondents were senior high school students in Bengkulu Province. The results show that : 1) the English learning materials can present a well-designed English learning materials for senior high schools students; 2) the English learning materials with picture stories and visual and audio learning media help students learn English; 3) the learning materials have been designed very well according to the students; 4) as reported by the students the strengths of the English learning materials is that it provides new information on tourism places in Bengkulu Province for the students, 5) the learning materials (the text books and VCD/CD) could improve their motivation to learn English. It can be concluded that local oriented and learning style-based learning materials can be not only more effective but also preferred by the students.

scholarly journals Effects of Using a Blended Learning Method on Students’ Achievement and Motivation to Learn English in Jordan: A Pilot Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thelal Iqab Oweis
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Experimental Group

This research aims at investigating the effect of blended learning on the achievement and motivation to learn English of German Jordanian University students. A pilot case study research strategy was used. Pilot case studies are effective research strategies for investigating educational issues in real life situations. They are used to refine research problems, variables, and also to refine the case study design before doing it in a larger-scale investigation. The study sample comprised 34 students who were selected purposefully and distributed into experimental and control groups. The experimental group studied English through a computerized program melded with the traditional method, whereas the control group was taught solely by the latter. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) revealed statistically significant differences in achievement between the two groups, indicating that the experimental group performed better than the control group. Significant differences were also found in the respective groups’ motivation to learn English.

scholarly journals EXPLORING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING BELIEF OF AN INDONESIAN ENGLISH TEACHER

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Marham Jupri Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Negative Feeling ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Internal Motivation ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Previous Learning

The present study investigated an English teacher’s belief regarding the best strategies to learn and teach English. A case study was employed as it explored a case (an English teacher) in depth. In-depth interviews were carried to gain deep understanding about the participant’s belief. This study reveals that he has been learning English for roughly ten years and his motivation changed from being forced to learn English (external) to having internal motivation. He believed that quality teacher affects his motivation to learn English. Concerning his personal theory about best way to learn English, he argues that there is no any best way to learn English. Instead, he believes that there are other effective approaches fitting different learning purposes. For him, the key feature to learn and teach English in his context is exposure to the language. He also believes that doing some changes like how he evaluates the learner’s skill can reduce the students’ negative feeling. He admits that these preferences as the reflection of this previous learning experiences form all his experiences in learning.

scholarly journals An Active Learning Framework for Ecological Intelligence: Using Activities of Multiple Intelligences to Achieve Ecological Awareness

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-367
Author(s):  
Nalan Akkuzu Güven ◽  
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Melis Arzu Uyulgan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Intelligences ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Multiple Intelligence ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Ecological Awareness ◽  
Learning Framework ◽  
Visual Spatial ◽  
The Relationship

The current paper aimed to identify the relation between ecological intelligence (EI) and the types of multiple intelligences (MI); and pointed out how ecological awareness could be raised through activities of MI. Data was gathered from the freshman students (N = 68) who studied at the Department of Primary Education. Four measures were used in this case study: interviews, multiple intelligence inventory (MII), ecological intelligence scale (EIS), and students' 5-min notes. Correlation analysis was used to find the relationship between the students’ ecological intelligence and the types of MI. The responses to interview questions were coded into discrete themes. Findings indicated that the intelligence type which had the most correlation with the sub-dimensions of EIS was InterP. Moreover, moderate relations were determined between the sub-dimensions of EIS and the types of MI which were Bodily/Kinesthetic (BK) and Visual/Spatial (VS). Although the students had difficulties in activities such as drama and role-playing for BK intelligence, they enjoyed, and had better motivation to learn collaboratively during the activities through visual tools. Ecological intelligence relates to various types of MI. Based on this assertion the activities of MI should be integrated in-class environmental activities for students to acquire ecological awareness and sensitivity.

scholarly journals Contemporary Techniques of English Language Learning in the Age of Global Communication Technologies

IJOHMN ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Hassan Bin Zubair
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Multiple Case

This research explores the importance of motivation and how it plays an important role in language learning. This motivation can vary from person to person, according to the factors which he or she is surrounded by. Some factors can affect motivation intrinsically or some factors can affect in motivation extrinsically in language learning. The aim of this study is to find out the factors behind Pakistani students’ motivation to learn English. The researcher has used qualitative multiple case study approach, to study fifteen students in order to get the information by conducting interviews. The fifteen students were from three different age groups, and there are 10 to 12 years, 14 to 16 years and 20 to 25 years old. The findings show how the factors affect students’ motivation in language learning. Some of the factors are mandatory subject, students’ participation, teachers’ feedback, and limited study materials. These factors can be helpful to find out the effective way to motivate the students to learn target language, the teachers’ technique and also benefit the involvement of parents in the student’s life.

scholarly journals XR-Immersive Labs Improve Student Motivation to Learn Kinesiology

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tumay Tunur ◽  
Sean W. Hauze ◽  
James P. Frazee ◽  
Paul T. Stuhr
Keyword(s):  
Motor Control ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Visual Content ◽  
Virtual Reality Technology ◽  
Instrumental Case Study ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Unique Approach

Kinesiology is an inherently spatial discipline, both physically and visually. The use of extended reality-immersive lab activities may enhance students’ motivation to learn by enabling students to interact with visual content and illustrate and demonstrate kinesiology content and concepts. Using an instrumental case study method, this article assesses the use of extended reality immersion across three semesters of an upper division kinesiology course focused on motor control. This is a unique approach because it blends established physical motor control and biomechanical data collection techniques with emerging virtual reality technology to enhance—rather than replace—the lab experience. The effectiveness is measured via an experimental design to contribute to the small, but growing, body of knowledge on the efficacy of immersive learning.

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