scholarly journals Using a Program Based on Cooperative Group Activities for Developing 1st Year Secondary School Students' Language Proficiency and Attitudes Towards Learning English

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-121
Author(s):  
Omnia Abdel Latif ◽  
Howida Masoud
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Cooperative Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Learning English ◽  
Attitudes Towards Learning

scholarly journals Secondary School Students’ Reading Anxiety in a Second Language

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Sadiq Abdulwahed Ahmed Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Second Language Reading ◽  
School Students ◽  
Reading Anxiety ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Group Interviews

<p>Developing an appropriate competence in reading in English as a second language is a key factor for subsequent academic success. This study investigated second language reading anxiety of secondary school students. A questionnaire was distributed to 72 female students and focus-group interviews were conducted with 19 volunteer students. Overall results reveal significant differences between the levels of reading anxiety reported by students relative to their general area of study (viz., science or arts). All the recorded differences were in favor of students in the science track. Most of the sources of reading anxiety that were identified by the students were related to language proficiency, specifically knowledge of vocabulary and grammatical rules.</p>

scholarly journals Investigation the attitudes of secondary school students towards the use of saying and words of wisdom in learning English at secondary level in Gaza

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-199
Author(s):  
Wafaa Ibrahim Alnajjar ◽  
◽  
Reem Yahya Mahmoud Shehadh
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
School Students ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Secondary Female ◽  
Learning English

This paper examined the attitudes of secondary school students towards the use of saying and words of wisdom in learning English as a foreign language in secondary schools in Gaza. Saying and words of wisdom play a significant role in language learning as a part of gaining cultural knowledge. In addition, this study attempted to find out whether they could motivate students to learn English then improve language acquiring through time. 40 secondary female EFL learners were assigned in questionnaires and interviews. Through observation, the researcher convinced that saying and words of wisdom is an important segment in the English Language, and it is a useful piece that has been used to spread wisdom and truths about life. The study reveals the effectiveness and higher rate of retaining of learning vocabulary through the strategy of sayings and words of wisdom compared to the traditional method.

Multilingual interaction and minority languages: Proficiency and language practices in education and society

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Durk Gorter
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Minority Language ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Minority Languages ◽  
European Regions ◽  
Language Practices ◽  
School Students ◽  
Education And Society

In this plenary speech I examine multilingual interaction in a number of European regions in which minority languages are being revitalized. Education is a crucial variable, but the wider society is equally significant. The context of revitalization is no longer bilingual but increasingly multilingual. I draw on the results of a long-running project on the ‘Added value of multilingualism and diversity in educational contexts’ among secondary school students, and show that there are interesting differences and similarities between the minority language (Basque or Frisian), the majority language (Spanish or Dutch) and English. The focus on multilingualism is applied inside and outside the school. The discussion demonstrates the complexity of everyday multilingual practices and the outcomes have implications for the gap between education and society and for further research into the linkages between language proficiency and actual language practices.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Bhutanese Secondary School Students’ Ability in Solving Mathematical Word Problems: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Phuntsho Wangmo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Word Problems ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mathematical Word Problems

Mathematical word problems are part of the school curriculum and are taught at all levels of education in Bhutan. However, it poses difficulties for many students because of the complexity of the solution process. There are various factors that affect students’ ability to solve mathematical word problems. Hence, this study was conducted to investigate the factors affecting Bhutanese secondary school students' ability to solve mathematical word problems. This study employed a qualitative case study approach. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. Four mathematics teachers and four students were selected as participants based on purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that factors such as language proficiency, reading skills, and contextual understanding affect students' ability in solving mathematical word problems. Moreover, the language proficiency of students, as well as teachers, was the most important factor for solving mathematical word problems. The study recommends the Ministry of Education places more importance on reading activities across schools in Bhutan to enhance language proficiency.

scholarly journals THE FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ CHOICE IN STUDYING ENGLISH AT PRIVATE TUTORING SCHOOLS: A CASE OF THAI UPPER-SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Chan ◽  
Preechaya Mongkolhutthi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Private Tutoring ◽  
Upper Secondary School ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Mainstream School

This study explores the factors leading Thai upper-secondary school students to study English at tutoring school. The students’ perceptions of their EFL private tutors and mainstream school teachers are also a focus of this research. Drawing on statistical data from 80 upper-secondary school students, it shows that these students perceive EFL private tutors to be more effective in the provision of examination support, particularly regarding the university admission examination, compared with mainstream school teachers. Overall, these students have more positive attitudes towards their English tutors than their mainstream school teachers. They agree that tutors have higher English language proficiency and can make them understand the lesson better than their school teachers. The characteristic of the tutors and teaching techniques is considered a significant factor leading students to study English at tutoring schools, particularly the teaching techniques that allow them to do better on university examinations. These findings not only highlight the impact of private tutoring schools on language education systems, but also caution Thai educational policy makers and practitioners to further explore the pressure of the university admission examination on upper-secondary school students in the country.Keywords: Examination support, English language proficiency, private tutoring schools, teaching technique, Thailand.Cite as: Chan, C. & Mongkolhutthi, P. (2017). The factors affecting students’ choice in studying English at private tutoring schools: A case of Thai upper-secondary school students. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 2(2), 44-52.

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