scholarly journals TEFL and COVID-19: use of digital materials and their impact on efl learners' speaking accuracy and fluency

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3B) ◽  
pp. 729-741
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hossein Besharati ◽  
Golnar Mazdayasna ◽  
Ali Akbar Jabbari
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Promising Technique ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Digital storytelling has been around in foreign language contexts for at least two decades and showed to be a promising technique for teaching different language skills. This study aimed at investigating the effect of using two types of digital storytelling, i.e. asynchronous and synchronous digital storytelling, on the EFL learners' speaking performance in terms of accuracy and fluency. To this end, a quasi-experimental design with an experimental and a comparison group was devised. Sixty-five intermediate EFL learners were conveniently selected based on their scores on Oxford Placement Test. The speaking module of Preliminary English Test (PET) was used to measure the participants' speaking accuracy and fluency before and after the intervention. The results of the study indicated that both groups made a significant improvement after the course. Nevertheless, the asynchronous digital storytelling group outperformed the synchronous one after the intervention.

scholarly journals The Effects of Teach Back Method on Caregivers’ Strain in Handling Patients with Prolonged Immobilization

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 139-153
Author(s):  
Weizheng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Traditional Health ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Prolonged Immobilization ◽  
Immobilization Method

Background: Caregivers’ strain mainly comes from lack of relevant care knowledge and nursing skills. Traditional health education is just a one-way information transmission mode without evaluation and feedback. Objective: To help caregivers’ memory, the researcher utilized a quasi-experimental design to measure the effectiveness of the teach-back method on caregivers’ strain in handling patients with prolonged immobilization. Method: A total of forty caregivers were averagely assigned into treatment (Teach-Back) and comparison group (traditional). Participant’s Data Sheet, The Zarit Burden Interview and Teach Back Assessment Tool was used to gather data. Results: There was a significant difference in caregivers’ strain before and after the Teach-Back Method in treatment (p<0.001) and comparison group (p <0.001). Likewise, a significant difference existed after the Teach-Back Method in the treatment group (p <0.001). Conclusion: The Teach-Back Method is an effective intervention in reducing caregivers’ strain in handling patients with prolonged immobilization.

The Effect of Using Flipped Classroom Model to Improve Iraqi EFL Learners’ Pronunciation in English at University Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (40) ◽  
pp. 631-654
Author(s):  
Khaldoon Waleed Husam Al-Mofti
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English Pronunciation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

For Iraqi EFL learners who are studying English pronunciation in a traditional instruction method often requires more effort and hard work. Thus, using new methods of teaching such as the flipped classroom model (FCM) is necessary to facilitate learning and improve performance. Hence, this study reports on explanatory research that investigates the effect of using the FCM in the teaching of English pronunciation for Iraqi EFL learners at the university level. The study implemented mixed research methods for data collection in a quasi-experimental analysis. Therefore, two tests were conducted on the assigned groups to measure the effect of the FCM before and after the intervention. Besides, a questionnaire and interviews were used on the experiment group students to collect data about their perceptions of the FCM. The study length (lasted)  was 15 weeks and is comprised of 60 students from the department of English, College of Arts at the University of Anbar. The students were divided into two groups, experimental, and control with 30 students in each group. The findings revealed that there was a significant statistical difference between the two groups in favour of the experimental group with better performance, indicating that the FCM has considerably assisted the Iraqi EFL learners to improve their English pronunciation. Moreover, the students expressed their positive feedback and satisfaction on the use of the FCM in their responses to the questionnaire and the interviews. As such, the current study recommends further research to study the effect of applying the FCM in areas and disciplines other than language learning.

scholarly journals Effect of Collaborative Writing Combined with Blog Online Learning on Indonesian EFL Learners’ Writing Skill across Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Rizki Anugrah Putri Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Collaborative Writing ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract:   This study aims to investigate collaborative writing combined with blog online learning on the writing skill of Indonesian English foreign language (EFL) learners’ across their motivation. This research included a quasi experimental with the comparative time series. A quasi experimental study was employed by involving 61 learners of Senior High School. This research applied in into two groups: experimental and control. The treatment was conducted at 7 sessions, including the pre-test and post-test. The scores of pre-test and post-test in writing were used as a base of quantitative data analysis whereas the learners’ responses to motivation questionnaire were used to categorize their motivation. The result revealed that the collaborative writing combined with blog online learning on the writing was effective to enhance the learners’ writing skill. In addition, to apply the combination of collaborative writing and online blog learning, teacher should not worry about different levels of motivation among students where the students were motivated to use language.  

scholarly journals Aplikasi Web Cek Riska sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Ibu Mendeteksi Dini Risiko Tinggi Kehamilan

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 215-221
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Putu Martini ◽  
Irna Nursanti ◽  
Giri Widakdo
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Web Application ◽  
P Value ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
In Pregnancy

This study aimed to determine the effect of the risk checks web application on the knowledge of mothers to detect high risk early in pregnancy. The research design used in this study was a quasi-experimental design with one group design without control. The results showed that the mean difference before and after the intervention was 13.00, with a p-value of 0.000. In conclusion, the risk check web application can increase mothers' knowledge to detect high risk early in pregnancy.   Keywords: Web Application, High-Risk Pregnancy

scholarly journals News from the pragmatics classroom: Contrasting the inductive and the deductive approach in the teaching of pragmatic competence

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 529-561
Author(s):  
Karen Glaser
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Pragmatic Competence ◽  
Guided Discovery ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Pragmatic Skills

Abstract While the role of pragmatic skills in a foreign or second language has been receiving increased attention both from a research and a language teaching perspective, there is still a lamentable scarcity of systematic empirical studies into the effectiveness of instructional methods in the teaching of pragmatics. Addressing this research gap, this article reports about a quasi-experimental study into possible differences between an explicit-inductive and an explicit-deductive instructional approach in the teaching of pragmatic skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL), more specifically the teaching of offer refusals to 49 advanced adult EFL learners in Germany. The instruction consisted of three 90-minute lessons, which were spread out over the duration of a 15-week academic semester and designed according to the deductive principle and the inductive principle, respectively. While the deductive group was provided with metapragmatic rules directly at the beginning of the instruction, the inductive group only encountered such rules after engaging in language use and guided discovery. Production data was elicited by means of DCTs and role play in a pretest-posttest format. Effectiveness of instruction was operationalized by means of two indicators: Indicator 1 measured the increased usage of the strategies taught in class, while indicator 2 measured the approximation to a native speaker target. The results indicate that the gains in the inductive group surpassed those in the deductive group, suggesting that when situated within the explicit framework, inductive instruction is more effective in the teaching of pragmatic skills.

scholarly journals PENGARUH TERAPI MUROTTAL TERHADAP TINGKAT KONSENTRASI SISWA KELAS VIII. G DI MTSN 2 MUARA ENIM TAHUN 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Shinta Maharani ◽  
Devy Dwi Putri
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Average Concentration ◽  
A Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One ◽  
Mean Concentration

One of the tasks of the development of children aged 11-15 years is to think in a more abstract and logical way and more idealistic thinking. This ability to think will be disrupted if teenagers have difficulty concentrating during learning. Therefore we need a method that is fun and can make children relax in learning so that they can concentrate their concentration on ongoing learning. One method that can be used is the Murrotal Al-Qur'an therapy. The aim of the study was to determine whether there was any effect of murottal therapy on the concentration of students at Muara Enim 2 MTsN. This study used a quasi-experimental design with the design of the one group pretest posttest. The sample used was all students of class VIII.G at MTsN 2 Muara Enim. The results showed that the average concentration score of class VIII.G students before Murottal therapy was given was 10.84 with a standard deviation of 3.043. While the average concentration score of class VIII.G students after being given murottal therapy was 17.90 with a standard deviation of 1.233, so that the difference in mean concentration scores before and after murottal therapy was 7.06 with a standard deviation of 1.81. Wilcoxon signed ranks test obtained ρ value = 0,000, with a value of α = 0.05 (p <0.05), this shows that there is a significant difference between the concentration of students before and after being given murottal therapy. It is expected that the school can make a policy about the application of murottal therapy in increasing student concentration.

scholarly journals EFL Learners’ and Teachers’ Perception toward the Use of Online Videos in EFL Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 215-228
Author(s):  
Doniazad Sultan Alshraideh
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Effective Technique ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Online Videos ◽  
Preparatory Year

This study aims at analyzing the English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ and teachers’ perception toward the use of online videos in EFL classes. The current study used a mixed method to answer the question of the study which is: What is the perception of EFL learners and teachers toward the use of online videos in EFL classes? It includes both quantitative and qualitative techniques, namely a questionnaire and an interview. To get the required data and to answer the question of the study, the researcher collected information by distributing a relevant questionnaire among 120 EFL Saudi female students who are studying English in their preparatory year “Unified Scientific Track” at Taibah University. Their ages range between 18 to 21 years old. The questionnaire of the study consists of 10 items. For the first nine items, Likert Scale is used to let the respondents range the statements on a five- point scale. The tenth item asks the respondents to rate the usefulness of the online video regarding language skills and other aspects. The researcher also conducted an interview with six EFL teachers who teach English language skills in the English Language Centre (ELC) at Taibah University. The responses of the participants showed that the use of online videos is an effective technique and has a positive influence in EFL classes.

scholarly journals The Effect of TGT Cooperative Learning on Student Learning Achievement Physics Class XI SMAN 1 Tugumulyo

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
Eka Maryam
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
T Test ◽  
Physics Learning ◽  
Gain Score ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Conducting Research

This study aims to determine the achievement of physics learning using Teams GamesTournaments (TGT) model and find out an increase or gainscore between experimental classes using TeamGames Tournamens model with control class using whiteboard. Conducting research in SMAN 1Tugumulyo with sample 48 students, consisting of 25 students class XIA1 as experiment class and 23students X1 A2 as control class. The type of this research is quasi experimental design. The data collectiontechnique used is objective test. The statistical prestation test (t-test) used in this research is homogeneoustest and normality data test. The results showed that: 1) the experimental class experienced an increase inlearning achievement between before and after using TGT model, 2) the increase or gainscore in theexperimental class is 5,0 and the gain score of the control class is 4,24. So it can be concluded TGT modelcan affect student achievement.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Hasil Belajar Fisika antara Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah dengan Model Pembelajaran Probing Prompting pada Siswa Kelas X SMAN I Bulu Taba Kab. Mamuju Utara

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Windar Dewi ◽  
Muslimin Muslimin ◽  
Muhammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstrak – Penelitian eksperimen ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya perbedaan hasil belajar fisika antara model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah dengan model Pembelajaran Probing Prompting pada siswa kelas X SMAN 1 Bulu Taba Kab. Mamuju Utara. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode quasi experimental design yang diterapkan pada dua kelas eksperimen khususnya pada kelas X dengan desain penelitiannya berupa “Posttest-Only Comparison Group Design” yaitu memilih kelas-kelas yang diperkirakan sama kondisinya. Pada pembelajaran PPP diperoleh nilai standar deviasi postestnya sebesar 2,80. Sedangkan pada pembelajaran PBM diperoleh nilai standar deviasi postestnya sebesar 3,68. Hasil pengujian hipotesis statistik uji rata-rata (uji t) yaitu thitung = 2,27 dan harga ttabel = 2,02 pada taraf nyata α = 0,05. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa harga thitung > ttabel sehingga nilai thitung berada diluar daerah penerimaan Ho. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada perbedaan hasil belajar fisika siswa yang mengikuti model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah dengan model Pembelajaran probing prompting di kelas X SMAN 1 Bulu Taba Kab. Mamuju Utara.Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah, Pembelajaran Probing Prompting, Hasil Belajar.

scholarly journals READING NARRATIVE BY SEMANTIC MAPPING: A STRATEGY TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Durratul Hikmah ◽  
Mohammad Sofyan Adi Pranata
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Semantic Mapping ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Comprehension Skill ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study attempted to investigate the effectiveness of using semantic mapping strategy for improving students’ reading comprehension skill on narrative text. This study employed a quasi-experimental design by dividing the research group into control and experimental group. In this study, a pre-test and post-test experimental design with control group was used. The instruments used to collect the data were reading comprehension tests before and after the treatment.  The study was conducted at grade VIII of SMP Nurul Jadid Probolinggo at which the students were identified as having problem in comprehending English narrative text. The finding showed that semantic mapping strategy can improve students’ comprehension on reading narrative text.

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