ACADEMIC READING STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY ARAB ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN AN ENGLISH-MEDIUM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Dalton ◽  
Mary Hatakka ◽  
John Clark
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Academic Reading

scholarly journals EFL UNDERGRADUATES’ JOURNAL ARTICLE PREFERENCES AND ACADEMIC READING STRATEGIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-96
Author(s):  
Kasyfur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Journal Article ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
Main Criterion ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Academic Reading ◽  
Pertinent Data ◽  
Ease Of Access

This paper investigates the preferred criteria EFL undergraduatesin an Indonesian University use for journal article selection and the strategiesthey employed for the reading of the articles. Five final year students wereinterviewed to collect pertinent data. Using semi-structured interviewtechnique, the findings suggests that the main criterion for journal articleselection is its similarity with their research topics. In addition to this, theyalso consider journal reputation as well as ease of access. Their preferencesmight be partially influenced by prior instruction from lecturers in relevantcourses. In terms of reading strategies, they reported they did not read thewhole article whilst focusing on certain structure such as abstract, findings,and conclusion. These strategies are mainly cognitive and overlook themetacognitive ones. Therefore, teachers are suggested to scaffold the readingjournal articles to foster critical thinking and evaluation of the selectedarticles as well as metacognitive awareness to construct arguments from thetexts.

An Exploration of the Relationships Between Different Reading Strategies and IELTS Test Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Rob Kim Marjerison ◽  
Pengfei Liu ◽  
Liam P. Duffy ◽  
Rongjuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Reading Tests ◽  
Reading Processes ◽  
Academic Reading ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Test Outcomes ◽  
Us University

This study explores which types of IELTS Academic Reading strategies are used, and the impact of these strategies on test outcomes. The study was a quantitative research, using descriptive-correlational design based on data collected from students at Sino-US University in China. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The method used in this study was a partial replication the work of a previous researcher's exploration of the reading processes learners engage in when taking IELTS Reading tests. Participants first finished an IELTS reading test, and then completed a written retrospective protocol. The analysis reveals that there is a moderately positive relationship between the choice of text preview strategy (from 1 to 5) and the outcome. A pattern was identified that using expeditious reading strategies to initially locate information, and more careful reading strategies to identify answers to the question tasks was common among high-scoring participants.

scholarly journals Surveying the assessment components suitability for engineering learning in a challenging educational environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
Samuel Eneje ◽  
S. Scholar
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
African Region ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
Engineering Models ◽  
Blended Course

This study used a mixed methodology to investigates the possibility of using blended assessment for engineering education in a challenging learning environment. It discussed the outcome of the evaluation, which is problematized by the influences of an encumbered learning environment. It used the blended engineering models to investigate the circumstances of assessments and its outcomes in a university situated in the sub-Sahara African region. It revealed the experiences of post-internship engineering students using a single blended course. The survey showed that students` knowledge of factors impeding thorough assessment for productivity in the region and advocated ways of improvement. It disclosed past and present assessment percentage shares in addition to suggesting a preferred assessment percentage share required for graduating skilled engineers. The result uncovered where assessment might be situated so that there is a satisfactory learning outcome for engineering programs. Keywords: Blended engineering learning, Challenged educational environments, Assessment outcomes.

Engaging Engineering Students in the Educational Process Using Moodle Learning Environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 239-263
Author(s):  
Oksana Labanova ◽  
Anne Uukkivi ◽  
Elena Safiulina ◽  
Marina Latõnina
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Instructional Videos ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Training Control

Modern pedagogical practice emphasizes the use of technology as an opportunity to personalize the learning process and the need to take into account students' new needs. The purpose of this chapter is to offer a model of presenting online learning materials in mathematics that involves students in a continuous learning process. This model consists of textual materials, video materials, and tests in Moodle virtual learning environment (VLE). Textual materials include short theoretical materials with examples, self-control exercises, and worksheets with step-by-step solutions. The model includes five different types of videos: mini-lectures, problem solving walkthroughs, instructional videos, interactive videos, and individual videos. The testing system includes training, control, and bonus tests. Creating all parts of the model requires the use of specific didactical techniques. The students' feedback to this model has been highly positive.

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