scholarly journals Beliefs About Language Learning, Role of Gender and Students’ Achievement in Relation to Second Language Anxiety

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 276
Author(s):  
Tracy Anak William Tandang ◽  
Marina Mohd Arif
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
The Body ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Language Achievement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Beliefs About Language Learning ◽  
High Level

The study has given a myriad of insights and a deeper understanding of the issue of second language anxiety, especially in Malaysia. This study encompassed several aspects of second language learning. This study focused on the relationship between second language anxiety and beliefs about language learning. Besides that, the role of gender in second language anxiety has also been one of the main focuses of the study. On top of that, this study also emphasized the effect of second language anxiety on second language achievement. To achieve the purpose, a study was conducted quantitatively among 334 respondents from a local public institution, which is a polytechnic in Negeri Sembilan. The respondents of the study were from Commerce Department which is the largest department in the institution. The respondents were the students from the third semester in the second year. This study used the modified version of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) and Beliefs About Language Learning Inventory (BALLI). From the study, it is found that the second language anxiety of the students is moderately related to their beliefs about language learning. Besides, the second language achievement is negatively correlated with the second language anxiety, thus explains the low performance while experiencing high level of anxiety. This study also reveals that there is no significant difference found between male and female students in second language anxiety. It is anticipated for researchers to continue and expand the field of study in order to continue contributing to the body of knowledge on second language anxiety.   KEYWORDS: Achievement, Beliefs, Gender influence, Second language anxiety

scholarly journals STUDY ON BELIEFS ABOUT LANGUAGE LEARNING, ROLE OF GENDER AND STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN RELATION TO SECOND LANGUAGE ANXIETY

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Tracy William Tandang ◽  
Marina Mohd Arif
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
The Body ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Language Achievement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Beliefs About Language Learning ◽  
High Level

The study has given a myriad of insights and deeper understanding on the issue of second language anxiety, especially in Malaysia. This study encompassed several aspects in second language learning. The study focused on the relationship between second language anxiety and beliefs about language learning. Besides that, the role of gender in second language anxiety has also been one of the main focuses in the study. On top of that, this study also emphasised on the effect of second language anxiety on the second language achievement. To achieve the purpose, a study was conducted quantitatively among 334 respondents from a local public institution, which is a polytechnic in Negeri Sembilan. The respondents of the study were from Commerce Department which is the largest department in the institution. The respondents were the students from the third semester in the second year. This study used the modified version of Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) and Beliefs About Language Learning Inventory (BALLI). From the study, it is found that the second language anxiety of the students is moderately related to their beliefs about language learning. Besides, the second language achievement is negatively correlated with the second language anxiety, thus explains the low performance while experiencing high level of anxiety. This study also reveals that there is no significant difference found between male and female students in second language anxiety. It is anticipated for researchers to continue and expand the field of study in order to continue contributing to the body of knowledge on second language anxiety.

Effectiveness Of Toilet Training Education On Mother's Behavior And Toddler Age Toilet Training Ability (18-36 Months)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Hafiko Andresni ◽  
Zahtamal Zahtamal ◽  
Winda Septiani ◽  
Mitra Mitra ◽  
Lita Lita
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Toilet Training ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Toilet training is an effort to train children to be able to control and urinate (BAK) and defecate (BAB). Toilet training is one of the main tasks of children at toddler age. Toilet training is one of the main tasks of children in toddler age which is very important to be done to create independence in children in controlling BAK and BAB and children know the parts of the body and their functions. Data in 2012 shows that ± 60% of parents do not teach toilet training to children from an early age. The aim of the study was to find out the effectiveness of toilet training education on maternal behavior and toilet skills in toddler age training (18-36 months). The study was conducted in July-August 2018. This type of quantitative research used the design of the Quasy pretest and posttest experiment with non-equivalent control group design. Samples were 36 mothers and 36 children with purposive sampling technique. Data analysis used Paired t test, Wilcoxon test, Man-Whitney test an Independent t test. The results showed that toilet training education through lecture methods, modules and maze games was more effective than toilet training education through lecture and leaflet methods on children's knowledge and abilities. Conversely, for the role of mothers in supervision there is no significant difference in effectiveness. Health education is recommended in health promotion programs to increase maternal knowledge, the role of mothers and the ability of toilet training children independently. Keywords: Toilet training, Lecture method, Module, Maze game, Leaflet, Knowledge, Role of mother, Children's ability.

Language Ideology and Second Language Learning

2008 ◽  
Vol 155 ◽  
pp. 95-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa McGarry
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Ideology ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Explanatory Power

AbstractThe increasing recognition of the concept language ideology and the corresponding increasing use of the term have not yet been matched by applications in the field of second language acquisition. However, applications of the concept in analysis of actual classroom practices have shown it to have considerable explanatory power. Greater consideration of language ideology in SLA is necessary not only to achieve greater understanding of the role of ideology in various areas but also to show connections between these areas that may yield important generalizations and to impel the application of the concept in areas where it has been neglected by highlighting its uneven treatment.

On the Role of Passion in Second Language Learning and Flourishing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinjie Chen ◽  
Robert J. Vallerand ◽  
Amado M. Padilla
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning

scholarly journals Studying individual differences in the social environment to better understand language learning and processing

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (s1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiri Lev-Ari
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Linguistic Performance ◽  
The Social

AbstractPeople learn language from their social environment. Therefore, individual differences in the input that their social environment provides could influence their linguistic performance. Nevertheless, investigation of the role of individual differences in input on performance has been mostly restricted to first and second language acquisition. In this paper I argue that individual differences in input can influence linguistic performance even in adult native speakers. Specifically, differences in input can affect performance by influencing people’s knowledgebase, by modulating their processing manner, and by shaping expectations. Therefore, studying the role that individual differences in input play can improve our understanding of how language is learned, processed and represented.

scholarly journals Foreign Language Anxiety and Student Interpreters’ Learning Outcomes: Implications for the Theory and Measurement of Interpretation Learning Anxiety

2010 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 589-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yung-Nan Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
Learning Anxiety ◽  
Exam Scores

Although anxiety has been documented as an important variable in both interpretation performance and second language acquisition, there has been virtually no research on the interconnections between the anxiety reactions induced by these two cross-linguistic / cultural endeavors. A review of the literature on anxiety and interpretation performance finds that most of the existing studies have treated the anxiety induced by interpretation as a transfer of other general types of anxieties, such as trait anxiety, without considering the probable role of second language anxiety in interpretation performance. In order to determine the role of foreign language anxiety in 213 Chinese-English interpretation students’ learning outcomes, which were indexed by the participants’ mid-term exam scores and semester grades, this study employed Spielberger’s (1983)Trait Anxiety Inventoryto measure the students’ trait anxiety, while utilizing Horwitz, Horwitzet al.’s (1986)Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale(FLCAS) to measure the participants’ foreign language anxiety. Results of correlation analyses showed that a) trait anxiety was not related to either mid-term exam scores or semester grades, b) foreign language anxiety was significantly and negatively associated with both outcome measures, c) after controlling for the effect of trait anxiety, the relationship between foreign language anxiety and interpretation learning outcomes remained significant, and d) a vast majority of theFLCASitems had significant and negative associations with both outcome measures. Implications for developing a theory of and a measurement instrument for interpretation learning anxiety are suggested.

The role of second language in higher education: A case study of German students at a Dutch university

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidy Zijlmans ◽  
Anneke Neijt ◽  
Roeland van Hout
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Main Language

AbstractThis article reports on an investigation of the challenges and benefits of university students taking a degree course in a language other than their mother tongue. Our study was conducted from the point of view of the non-native students themselves, and our primary concern was the role of language. We investigated the academic achievement of German students studying in a Dutch-English academic environment. Dutch is the main language of instruction, and English the main language of the literature used. In search of predictors for successful learning of Dutch (our first research question), LexTALE tests were administered to determine linguistic competence in the students’ first language, German, and their second language, English. In addition, we collected data on their educational background and language learning history. None of the LexTALE scores stood out as ‘the’ predictor for success in learning Dutch; German was a slightly better predictor than English. The best predictor appeared to be the students’ general educational level, expressed in mean grades for final exams in secondary education. We then studied the role of proficiency in the foreign languages needed for academic success. Language data on L3 Dutch were gathered at the start and were compared to study results after the first six months and at the end of the first year. The level of Dutch as a second language correlated with study results, expressed in ECTS; the correlation was even higher with mean grades on exams. This indicates that language proficiency does play a role in study success.

scholarly journals Indonesian JSL Students Beliefs and Learning Strategies in Kanji Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Aep Saeful Bachri ◽  
Dian Bayu Firmansyah ◽  
Sudjianto Sudjianto
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Learning Beliefs ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Japanese Character ◽  
Questionnaire Result ◽  
Beliefs About Language Learning

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui beliefs serta strategi belajar yang digunakan oleh pembelajar bahasa Jepang sebagai bahasa kedua (JSL Indonesia) dalam mempelajari huruf kanji. Penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk meneliti tentang hubungan antara beliefs yang dimiliki oleh JSL Indonesia terhadap pembelajaran kanji dan strategi belajar kanji yang digunakan oleh pembelajar JSL Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif statistik. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan data berupa angket dan interview. Ada dua jenis angket yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu angket Beliefs About Language Learning Inventory (BALLI) dan angket Strategy of Inventory Language Learning (SILL). Sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu mahasiswa/i Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Jepang, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Dari hasil penelitian di lapangan, diketahui bahwa pembelajar JSL memiliki beliefs yang positif terhadap proses penguasaan kanji serta menganggap kesulitan-kesulitan yang dihadapi dalam proses pembelajaran kanji, dapat diatasi dengan pemilihan strategi belajar kanji yang tepat. Pengampu mata kuliah kanji juga dianggap memiliki peranan yang sangat penting untuk membantu pembelajar JSL Indonesia, terutama dalam memperkenalkan strategi-strategi belajar kanji yang efektif dalam proses penguasaan kanji. Terdapat korelasi positif yang signifikan antara Metacognitive-Compensation strategies dengan. Dari temuan penelitian di atas, disarankan agar pengampu mata kuliah kanji selalu mengevaluasi keefektifan metode ajar yang digunakan untuk membantu pembelajar dalam mengembangkan strategi belajar kanji mereka, serta membimbing pembelajar agar menghindari strategi belajar kanji yang tidak efektif seperti penggunaan kartu kanji untuk mengingat kanji.  The major purpose of this study were to find out about which kind of beliefs and learning strategies are used by Japanese as second language (JSL) students in studying Japanese character (kanji). In addition, this study also aims to examine how kanji learning beliefs relate to the use of kanji learning strategies by Indonesian university JSL students. This study was conducted with descriptive statistic method, using Lickert scale type survey questionnaire and short interviews. The self report survey questionnaire Beliefs About Language Learning Inventory (BALLI) and Strategy of Inventory Language Learning (SILL), was used to examine learners' beliefs in kanji learning and to determine about learning kanji strategies used by Indonesian JSL students. The subject in this current research were the Indonesia University of Education students who are majoring Japanese language as their second language. Survey questionnaire result showed that overall learners have a positive beliefs on the process of acquiring kanji and also consider that the difficulties experienced in kanji learning process, can be solve by employ appropriate kanji learning strategies. They also believe that teachers have an important role in providing them a wider range of appropriate kanji learning strategies, that help them to acquire kanji in more effective ways. The significant correlation found between Metacognitive-Compensation strategies and kanji learning beliefs. While negative correlation found between Association strategies and students beliefs. Based on these findings, it is highly recommends that teachers need to consider the effectiveness of teaching methods used, in order to help student develop their learning strategies and to aware them about the ineffective kanji learning strategies found in this study such as using kanji card to memorize a new kanji, etc.

Serum Albumin Level as a Prognostic Marker for Covid-19 Positive Patients in Western Uttar Pradesh - A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (04) ◽  
pp. 204-207
Author(s):  
Shreyansh Talera ◽  
Saurabh Singhal ◽  
Nishant Wadhera ◽  
Mayank Arora ◽  
Ravi Pratap
Keyword(s):  
Serum Albumin ◽  
Prognostic Marker ◽  
Serum Albumin Level ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Albumin Level ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

BACKGROUND WHO has declared Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as a pandemic. Covid-19 leads to sickness and death. Human serum albumin (HSA) is the most common circulating protein in the body having oncotic as well as non-oncotic properties. The role of albumin in death among Covid-19 subjects, especially in this part of the country has not been frequently reported. The aim of the study was to analyse the role of serum albumin level as prognostic marker for Covid-19 positive patients. METHODS The present study was conducted in the department of Medicine at Chhatrapati Shivaji Subharti Hospital, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, UP. The study comprised of 100 subjects who were Covid positive from May 2020 to July 2020. A detailed explanation was given to all the participating respondents regarding the study and their contribution to it. Covid-19 was diagnosed on the basis of the WHO interim guidelines. A questionnaire was prepared to collect the patients’ demographic profile. Patients date of admission and discharge was recorded along with the outcome i.e., whether patient expired or survived. Patients’ diagnosis was identified along with the comorbidity (if present). Laboratory investigations comprised of CBC and serum albumin detection. Data so collected was tabulated in an excel sheet, under the guidance of statistician. Collected data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 24 and the tests used were t test and Fisher’s exact test and the level of significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS The study comprised of 100 subjects, out of which 45 were males and 55 were females. The overall mean age of the study subjects was 37.52 years. In our study, mortality was 35.29 %, 9.33 % and 85.7 % of the subjects having Covid-19+ type 2 diabetes (T2DM), only Covid-19 and Covid-19+ hypertension respectively with statistically significant difference as p < 0.05. Albumin level was significantly lower in expired patients (2.99) as compared to survivors (3.85) as p < 0.05. Hospital stay was also higher in expired patients. CONCLUSIONS Covid-19 patients had low serum albumin levels and that might play a role in the survival of patient. KEYWORDS Covid-19, Mortality, Albumin

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