scholarly journals EXPLORING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD THE USE OF DUOLINGO IN LEARNING ENGLISH

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 76-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Inayah ◽  
Qismullah Yusuf ◽  
Nurul Fibula
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Scale Method ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Learning English

Purpose of the study: This study was aimed at investigating the students’ attitudes and perception toward the use of Duolingo in Learning English Methodology: A mixed-method design (quantitative-qualitative) was employed in this study. 60 undergraduate students of Syiah Kuala University participated in this study. They were chosen by using purposive sampling techniques. In obtaining the data, questionnaires and interviews were implemented in this study. In the question area, there were 16 close-ended questions adapted from Yang (2012a) and Garcia Botero and Questier (2016) designed using the Likert scale method. Besides, 3 interview questions were asked to 10 chosen students to deeply reveal their perception in using the Duolingo. Main Findings: The result indicated that most students have a positive perception of the use of Duolingo in learning English (Mean=4.0). This study has found that students view Duolingo as a useful and helpful application and a motivational tool in learning English. One of the more significant findings to emerge from this study is the inconsistency between the students’ perception and their acts in using the application. Their positive view on the use of Duolingo was contrary to the fact that they are lacking time in using the application. Applications of this study: This study is intended to shed some lights on how the students perceive their experiences in learning English after using the Duolingo as a part of their out of class engagement. Novelty/Originality of this study: The students’ motivation to learn English outside of the classroom can be enhanced through the use of the Duolingo in mobile phones.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS WITH ACO APPLICATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukmawati Tono Palangngan ◽  
Eka Mulyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling ◽  
Learning English

The objective of the research was to find out: (1) whether or not the students are interested in learning through Belajar Bahasa Inggris with ACO Application; (2) Students’ perception in Learning English through Belajar Bahasa Inggris with ACo Application. The research was conducted by using mixed method design (Quan-qual) model. The research applied cluster random sampling by taking one class as the sample. The sample consists of 30 students of A3Accounting Class of STIE Muhammadiyah Palopo. The data were collected through questionnaire and supported by interview. The result of the research showed that the students are interested in learning English through Belajar Bahasa Inggris with ACO Application. Furthermore, the students have positive perception toward the application and the most favourable menu in the application is “chat” and “talk.”

scholarly journals The Autonomy of Indonesian EFL Students: A Mixed Method Investigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 422-443
Author(s):  
M Melvina ◽  
Nenden Sri Lengkanawati ◽  
Yanty Wirza
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
State University ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Second Year

The present study sought to scrutinize undergraduate EFL students’ learning autonomy in a state university in Indonesia. This study employed a triangulation study of mixed-method design by distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews to get quantitative and qualitative data. The questionnaire was distributed to 40 second year participants enrolled in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for academic purposes classes, whereas 15 participants were selected for the interview Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyse the data collected from the questionnaire and the interview. Findings revealed that the level of students’ learner autonomy was classified as moderate level of autonomy. This indicated that Indonesian undergraduate students were considered somewhat autonomous learners. In addition, the Indonesian undergraduate students defined learner autonomy as independent learning with or without the teacher’s assistance, students responsible for their own learning, and learner autonomy was the student’s self-awareness and self-initiated to learn outside the classroom to find ways of learning and collaborate with others. The study recommended that teachers should consistently develop learner autonomy in their teaching practice.

English Language Motivation between Gender and Cultures

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Said Rashid Al Harthy
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Integrative Motivation ◽  
Learning English

Abstract This study investigates the effects of the socio-cultural factors on the motivation of female and male students in 14 Arab and non-Arab countries through 14 studies. The findings indicate that both genders in the two groups share some interests of motivation for learning English, but they differ in some cultural factors that influence or hinder their learning. The findings of this research found that female students′ integrative motivation and attitudes towards English are higher than male students. The present study suggests a serious need for conducting qualitative or mixed method studies to investigate this phenomenon and to propose practical alternatives to increase male students' language motivation to learn English especially the integrative type. Pedagogical implications for teachers and suggestions for further research are included.

scholarly journals Motivation to Learn English Language: A Study of Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Ajab Ali Lashari ◽  
Ghulam Mustafa Mashori ◽  
Abdul Malik Abbasi ◽  
Quratulain Talpur
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Learning English

The present study aims to investigate the motivational factors which are directly involved in learning English language among Bachelor of Science (B.S) first year undergraduate students of Institute of English Language and Literature, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh Pakistan. The study focuses on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors, which motivate students to learn English language. The questionnaire has been administered among students (N=70) which are based on 30 Likert scale items. Attitude Motivation Test Battery/AMTB (Gardner, 2004 English version) has been used in this regard. SPSS has been used to quantify the data. The semi-structured interview has been conducted by using purposive sampling for in-depth study from (N= 6) students. The results reveal that the students have extrinsic reasons as dominant factors for motivation to learn the target language. The dominant extrinsic factors which were investigated among the students are to get a good job and to qualify exams. The intrinsic factors such as learning English for developing self-image and communication skills in English with proficiency in their daily routine work are responsible for motivating students to learn English language.

scholarly journals STUDENTS SATISFACTION ON BILINGUAL PROGRAM IN MAKASSAR

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
Andi Hamzah Fansury ◽  
Rampeng Rampeng
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Bilingual Program ◽  
English Bilingual ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
English Students ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Interest And Motivation ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning English

The objectives of the research were (1) to describe the students satisfaction on bilingual program at secondary school in Makassar and (2) to find out the students’ interest and motivation in learning English through Bilingual Program. The researcher applied mixed method namely triangulation mixed method design (QUAN-QUAL). The population of this research was the students of SMPN 12 Makassar in academic year 2015/2016. This research used purposive sampling. The sample of this research consisted of 40 students; 20 students from seventh grade and 20 students eight grade. In this research also, the researcher took 40 parents and 10 teachers as a sample. The research data were collected by questionnaire which was analyzed by descriptive statistic through SPSS version 16 for windows program.  The result of data analysis shown that bilingual program improve English students skills, bilingual program makes the students mastery in English and learn it in their subjects matter (Mathematics, Science, and English). Bilingual also makes the students have better skills in learning English and, bilingual program has helped the students to develop as a person (students’ personality). The implementation of bilingual program at secondary school make the students are interested and motivated in learning English. From this fact, it points out the way of school and the governments to keep this program and make a policy to make this program keep going

scholarly journals Using Reader’s Theatre Strategy in Learning English Poetry: How Effective it Could be?

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 310-322
Author(s):  
Irene Elena Khing
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
English Poetry ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Reader's Theatre ◽  
Learning English

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether using Reader’s Theatre starategy could improve students’ comprehension level or not and exore students’ perception about the imlementation of Reader’s Theatre in learning English poetry. A total of eight participants from the same program in Kolej University Islam Perlis (KUIPs), Perlis were involved in the research. This study used Embedded Mixed Method in which preexperimental research was conducted in the quantitative stage of data collection, where the quantitative data were gained from students’ pre-test and posttest. Meanwhile the qulitative data were gained from the interview conducted at the end of experimental study. The data collected from the results of students’ pretest and posttest were analyzed by using paired samle T-Test, while thematic analysis was used to analyse the responses from interviews. The results of the analysis showed that 1) Reader’s Theatre strategy was able to enhance students’ comprehension level and 2) students showed positive perception that the learning activities with the implementation of Reader’s Theatre strategy brought three benefits; first, the activity was interesting and enjoyable, secondly, the activity made it easy to comprehend English literatures and thirdly, the activity made students work collaborativey in groups.

scholarly journals PERSPEKTIF MAHASISWA BERLATAR JURUSAN KEISLAMAN TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
Qori’ah Maghfirotillah ◽  
Latifatul Fajriyah ◽  
Alfan Hariri
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Research Question ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Question Survey ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia ◽  
Learning English

<p><strong>Bahasa Indonesia:</strong></p><p>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perspektif mahasiswa dengan latar jurusan keislaman terhadap pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Dua pertanyaan yang dikemukakan, yakni: 1) Apa perspektif mahasiswa dengan latar jurusan keislaman di UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya tentang pentingnya belajar Bahasa Inggris?, 2) Apakah pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris yang dilakukan di UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya dapat membantu mahasiswa dengan latar jurusan keislaman untuk memahami disiplin keilmuan terkait? <em>Mixed method</em> dipilih sebagai metode untuk melakukan pengumpulan dan analisis data. Dalam pertanyaan pertama, bentuk  <em>survey</em> dipilih sebagai metode penelitian, dengan instrumen berupa angket. Angket yang digunakan berisi sepuluh pertanyaan yang disebarkan kepada 100 orang mahasiswa. Untuk pertanyaan kedua, pendekatan kualitatif dirasa cocok dan dipilih sebagai metode untuk memperoleh jawaban. Wawancara digunakan sebagai tehnik pengumpulan data dan melibatkan 25 mahasiswa sebagai informan. Pada akhirnya, ditemukan bahwa mahasiswa berlatar jurusan keislaman memiliki persepsi positif terkait dengan pentingnya mempelajari Bahasa Inggris. Selain itu, hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwasannya proses pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di UIN Sunan Ampel oleh sebagian besar informan dianggap belum berjalan efektif dan tidak memberikan banyak kontribusi dalam upaya meningkatkan kemampuan Bahasa Inggris dan menghubungkannya dengan disiplin keilmuan terkait. Dengan demikian, persepsi positif mahasiswa tentang pentingnya mempelajari Bahasa Inggris belum difasilitasi dengan cukup baik oleh pembelajaran yang berlangsung.</p><p align="center"><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>English:</strong></p><p>This research’s goal is to know the perspective of Islamic studies students towards English learning process. For reaching this goal, there are two research questions: 1) what is the perspective of Islamic studies students towards English learning process in State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya? 2) how does English learning process help Islamic studies students in State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya to enrich their field study knowledge?. Mixed method was chosen as the method to collect and analysis the data. To answers the first research question, survey was used as research method, and questioner was used as instrument. There were 10 statements in the questioners that were given to 100 participants. Meanwhile, to answer the second research question, qualitative approach was chosen as method to gain answer. Interview was used as data collecting technique that involved 25 participants as informant. Finally, it was found that Islamic studies students had positive perception dealing with the importance of learning English. The result also showed that English learning process on most of students’ perspective had not been effective and it did not give much contribution in increasing students’ English ability which deals with their disciplines. In conclusion, positive perception of students about the importance of learning English was not facilitated enough by learning process.</p>

scholarly journals Use of Gadgets in Biology Classes as a Means of Increasing Students' Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 174-181
Author(s):  
Victoria Gniezdilova
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Current Problem ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Qr Codes ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Students Attitudes

The article highlights the current problem of motivating students to learn. The use of gadgets in the educational process can positively affect the motivation of students to learn, involve them in creative activities, as well as interest in better and more honest performance of tasks. Since most students are bored at school, it is difficult to involve them in active work in the classroom. The problem of increasing student activity in the classroom is a fairly common and urgent today. It is difficult to imagine a world without modern technology. Laptops, mobile phones, tablets, computers and other gadgets have become good friends for people. They are real colleagues: they help perform many tasks, which normally take a long time to solve. As with any adult, gadgets play a significant role in children's lives. Teenagers and mobile phones are the same inseparable things as teachers and well-prepared notes. Children are increasingly choosing entertainment in front of a monitor, instead of playing outside or walking with family. Social networks, well-thought-out computer games, take the first place among youth hobbies. That is why the important task facing teachers is to arouse interest in learning, to motivate students. And here ICT are simply irreplaceable: they are the chain that connects the interests of teachers and students. You just need to learn to creatively use children's hobbies with gadgets. Our research has shown how students' attitudes towards biology lessons and their motivation to learn have changed after using the online lab on the Go-Lab platform, the Kahoot application, and QR-codes.

scholarly journals Mobile Phones in Classrooms and in Professor-Student Communication: Ukrainian, Omani, and U.S. American College Students’ Perceptions and Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Alla V. Tovares ◽  
Cynthia Gordon ◽  
Najma Al Zidjaly
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cultural Discourses ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
College Undergraduate ◽  
Instructional Environments ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Classroom Use

<p>The unprecedented expansion of wireless technologies and the global pandemic of 2020-2021, which forced many educational establishments out of traditional face-to-face and into online instructional environments, have created an urgency for achieving a better understanding of the various education-related uses of mobile phones, and students’ attitudes toward them, worldwide. We conducted a questionnaire-based study to explore college undergraduate students’ perceptions and uses of mobile phones, with a focus on instructor-student communication and classroom use, across three diverse cultural contexts: Ukraine, Oman, and the United States. Based on our findings, we suggest that conceptualizing mobile phones as cultural tools and situating their use within cultural discourses illuminates how – and explains why – mobile phones are not “the same” tools for all students. The findings offer insights into students’ (developing) perspectives on uses of mobile phones, and provide grounds from which to formulate productive, and culturally appropriate, means of using them for educational purposes.</p><p> </p>

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document