scholarly journals Autonomy in Learning English as a foreign Language : A Case Study in Writer's Voice

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1432-1439
Author(s):  
Chingyi Tseng ◽  
◽  
Keun Huh
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Writer's Voice ◽  
Learning English

scholarly journals The Use of Contextual Teaching and Learning in Writing Subjects: A Case Study of the Second Year Students at SDN 3 Bareng Lor Klaten in 2013/2014

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Lisrohli Irawati
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Contextual Teaching ◽  
Learning English

In Globalization era, English becomes one of the crucial subjects to be taught. Generally, it is taught from the Elementary schools level to university levels. To be a creative and innovative teacher are important things to develop students’ ability because English is a foreign language. One of the method is to use CTL in teaching and Learning. The objective of this study is to find out about teaching and learning writing using contextual teaching and Learning (CTL) in the second year at SD N 3 Barenglor. The writer observed and made interview to the teacher and students to get data and the process of teaching and Learning using CTL. The object of this study involved 30 students; consist of 13 male students (boys) and 17 female 17 students (girls). The results show that CTL is used in teaching and Learning in SD N 3 Barenglor and CTL had succesfully improved the motivation of the students to study English. Keywords: CTL ; Teaching and Learning ; English

scholarly journals Chilean 12th graders’ Attitudes towards English as a Foreign Language

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Gómez Burgos ◽  
Sandra Pérez Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Learning English

<p>This article aims to provide the results of a research focusing on 12<sup>th</sup> graders’ attitudes towards English as a Foreign Language in two secondary schools in Puerto Montt, Chile. Attitude towards a language has been considered as an important factor that influences the process of learning a foreign language (Shams, 2008); for this reason, it is fundamental to identify students’ attitudes since positive attitudes towards English allow the students to have favourable orientation towards learning it (Karahan, 2007). Under this premise, this study corresponds to a case study that includes a quantitative method of data analysis. A survey of five dimensions was conducted amongst 154 students in order to measure their attitudes towards the target language. The results show that their attitudes towards English as a foreign language are favourable; however, the dimensions related to learning English, and English as a subject at school obtained unfavourable attitudes. </p>

Motivation in foreign language classrooms at tertiary level: A case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
Anh Hoang Khau ◽  
La Pho Thach
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Senior English ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
The University ◽  
Learning English

In teaching and learning a foreign language, especially English, motivation plays an extremely integral part in ensuring success. In this study, the researchers attempt to provide an overview of research on motivation and discover how motivation can assist second or foreign language learning in classrooms of English-majored students in the university setting. This study aims to investigate whether English-majored learners are motivated in learning English or not, focusing on extrinsic motivational factors to identify the factors to develop their motivation and maintain their journey of learning English. A questionnaire is devised and administered to 52 senior English-majored students. The data was then analyzed using the SPSS version 20. The results suggest that learners’ motivation is related to learning facilities and teacher’s personality which can encourage learners to think more positively and thus be more motivated in their language learning process. Along with providing specific recommendations for further research on motivation, the paper concludes by calling on for adopting a range of motivational factors that can promote English as a foreign or second language learning.

scholarly journals AN EXPLORATION OF POTENTIAL REWARDS IN ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNER (EYL) CLASSROOM

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-343
Author(s):  
Indra Yoga Prawiro ◽  
Natalia Anggrarini ◽  
Natalia Anggrarini
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Young Learner ◽  
Social Reinforcers ◽  
Learning Language ◽  
Learning English

In the 21st century, many parents try to introduce foreign language since earlier. The introduction is started since very beginning because some experts believed that the students who learn foreign language especially English on their primary schools or pre-schools, it will contribute the successful of them in learning language in the next level Ferrandino and Tirozzi as cited in MacDonell, C. (2007:1). This research is a case study. It aims to find out the use of potential rewards in kindergarten schools. This study will also investigate some challenges and efforts of five EYL teachers in teaching English. Hence this study will also focus on the benefits of potential rewards in motivating the EYL students in learning English. The result showed that social reinforcers is the most used reward and three activities that usually implemented in the class are giving applause, smiles and teacher’s signature. Then, there are two main challenges in teaching English in kindergarten school. The first is the use of technology and the second is classroom management. While the efforts used in teaching EYL are the use of media, strategy and rewards. So, the students will be more fun and enjoyable in learning English. Then, the last is the benefits. The result showed that by implementing the rewards system in the class. It can encourage the students to achieve the target learning. The students are happy to follow the instructions from the teacher and can complete the task well.

scholarly journals Investigating Learners’ Beliefs in Learning English: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-170
Author(s):  
Luluk Iswati
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Education ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Spoken English ◽  
English Class ◽  
Foreign Language Aptitude ◽  
Learning English

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to investigate the beliefs of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in a mixed-ability class of a private university in Yogyakarta. Having 30 respondents who took an English class at the Language Training Centre of the university, this study mostly employed a quantitative research design, through which data were taken using the BALLI questionnaire consisting of 35 question items.  To support the quantitative data, interview were conducted. The quantitative data were analyzed using a 5-point Likert-scale, while the qualitative data were verbally described.  The results show that learners’ self-efficacy and expectation about learning English is low (3.20); learners’ perceived value and nature of learning spoken English is fair (3.76); learners’ beliefs about foreign language aptitude is low (3.11); learners’ beliefs in formal structural studies (3.11) is also low. Therefore, it is suggested that teachers evaluate their teaching approach and strategy in order to increase students’ motivation, confidence, and interest in learning English which can eventually promote learners’ success in learning English as a foreign language.ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menyelidiki keyakinan bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing (EFL) pada kelas dengan kemampuan campuran di universitas swasta di Yogyakarta. Dengan 30 responden yang mengambil kelas bahasa Inggris di Pusat Pelatihan Bahasa universitas tersebut, penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif, dimana data diambil menggunakan kuesioner BALLI yang terdiri dari 35 buah pertanyaan. Untuk mendukung data kuantitatif, wawancara dilakukan. Data kuantitatif dianalisis menggunakan skala Likert 5 poin, sedangkan data kualitatif dijelaskan secara verbal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: efikasi diri dan harapan mahasiswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris rendah (3,20); nilai yang dirasakan mahasiswa dan sifat alamiah dalam belajar bahasa Inggris secara lisan adalah cukup (3,76); keyakinan mahasiswa tentang bakat dalam belajar bahasa asing rendah (3,11); dan keyakinan mahasiswa dalam studi struktural formal rendah (3,11). Oleh karena itu, disarankan agar dosen mengevaluasi pendekatan dan strategi pengajaran mereka untuk meningkatkan motivasi, keyakinan diri, dan minat mahasiswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris yang pada akhirnya dapat mendukung keberhasilan mereka dalam belajar bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa asing. How to Cite: Iswati,L. (2019). Investigating Learners’ Beliefs in Learning English: A Case Study. IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), 6(2), 153-170. doi:10.15408/ijee.v6i2.14362

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