scholarly journals The effect of using an active learning strategy in teaching the English language on the achievement level of primary school students: أثر استخدام استراتيجية التعلم النشط في تدريس اللغة الانجليزية على مستوى التحصيل لدى طالبات المرحلة الابتدائية

Author(s):  
Shorouq Ali Al-Ghamdi, Afrah Hafiz Al-Oweidi Shorouq Ali Al-Ghamdi, Afrah Hafiz Al-Oweidi

The study aimed to identify the effect of using an active learning strategy in teaching the English language on the level of achievement of primary school students. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher used the descriptive analytical approach through utilizing the questionnaire to collect data from the targeted sample. The study population included all primary stage female teachers in Bisha Governance, who account for (109) teachers, where the researcher conducted a full survey of the population. The results of the study showed that using moral incentives to promote positive behavior among primary school students leads to improving their academic achievement, active learning increases classroom interaction between teachers and primary school students. In light of the obtained results, the researcher recommended the utilization of an active learning strategy in teaching the English language, and that English teachers should continuously focus on updating their teaching techniques and methods to boost students learning.

Author(s):  
Soh Hon Mun ◽  
Abdul Halim Abdullah ◽  
Mahani Mokhtar ◽  
Dayana Farzeeha Ali ◽  
Nurul Farhana Jumaat ◽  
...  

Digital smart board is one of interactive technology tools which has been used widely in schools to facilitate teaching and learning. Empirical evidence shows that digital smart board allows students to construct their knowledge while mastering more advanced thinking skills. Thus integration of digital smart board facilitates active learning, which is fundamental to mastery of skills. Active learning using smart board program is a program which integrates smart board in Data Handling so that primary school students can learn Data Handling concept actively and meaningfully. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the effectiveness of active learning using smart board program to enhance primary school students’ learning. Five experts in teaching Mathematics Education and thirty year five students were involved in this study. The students were selected based on purposive sampling. This study used both quantitative and qualitative research approach. A set of interview protocol and a set of questionnaire were used during the data collection phase. Findings from the questionnaire were analysed based on descriptive and inferential statistics by using Winsteps Version 3.72.3. In addition, thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. Findings from the study indicate that active learning using smart board program has the attributes which can effectively enhance primary school students’ learning. It is hoped that the results from this study can contribute towards development of active learning strategies, methods or activities using smart board in order to enhance primary students’ learning in school.


2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 480-494
Author(s):  
Sajidin Sajidin ◽  
Ashadi Ashadi

The implementation of active learning in junior high schools, particularly on how students respond to it is interesting to examine. The active learning program is extensively implemented in randomly selected seven provinces, at state schools in Indonesia. This research aims to investigate the implementation of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) active learning in classroom settings and to identify how the implementation is perceived by the students. To examine the implementation, 12 classroom observations at 8 purposely selected schools were carried out. Meanwhile, to identify how the implementation was perceived by the students, a number of students were interviewed, and 12 field notes were confirmed for validation. After the data were intensively analyzed, it was found that (1) active learning was evident in most classrooms in which group work was selected as the main learning strategy; (2) strategies were employed to perform different tasks and activities within ELT (English Language Teaching) sequences; and (3) most students positively responded the implementation of active learning with some suggestion for better implementation. This research recommends that the active learning approach be implemented in EFL classrooms since it potentially promotes skills other than English language skills.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-109
Author(s):  
Rio Febriannur Rachman

English is the most widely used international language in the world. Mastering English skills in this modern era is, therefore, crucial. Consequently, English needs to be sufficiently taught to students of all educational levels. In response to the issue, this study aims to investigate the active learning strategy (intense involvement of students in learning processes) employed in the Faculty of Islamic Da'wah and Communication at an Islamic Institute in Lumajang, East Java. This study was designed as a case study with in-depth interviews and observations as the main data collection. The results of this study indicate that although the active learning method was successfully implemented in this faculty, the strategies and learning activities should be varied.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 500-510
Author(s):  
Mahendran Maniam ◽  
Mardhiyah Ridzuan ◽  
Santhia A/P Subramaniam ◽  
Vigneshwary A/P Sagathivan ◽  
Yom Saridatul Najwa Bt Abd Lahsan ◽  
...  

For Malaysian students, speaking in English is one of the most challenging skills to master, especially if they do not have a strong command of the language. Meanwhile in China, the English language is primarily employed as a means of academic communication and teaching. This paper aims to identify which linguistic items have been transferred positively and negatively from L1 (Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin) in speaking English (L2) among primary school students. A qualitative study among primary school students from China and Malaysia was carried out using purposive sampling. Based on the findings, four types of syntactic errors from the Malaysian students' speech were identified. It was evident that the students had difficulties to speak correctly in terms of sentence structure. The four syntactic errors found are simple past, simple present, verb ‘to be’ and subject-verb-agreement. Meanwhile, it has been found that Chinese students frequently produce linguistic mistakes during their utterances of L2 speech as a result of L1 interference. This research also exposed that the students are still unconsciously relying on their mother tongue to translate their sentence into L2. The study is expected to help ESL teachers to draw the analogies between corresponding L1 and L2 syntax constructions. The findings will contribute and direct the learners’ attention to cross-language syntactic similarities and differences and thus guide them to a deeper understanding of underlying linguistic structure.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 211
Author(s):  
Dindin Syarif Nurwahyudin ◽  
Agung Maulana

Learning Math needs stages which is in line with mental development as well as cognitive aspect. The point of view in this implication through learning math is to encourage awareness, produce questions, able to oppose, able to predict, appreciate to the own valuable invention, encourage students to find out math stucture and design, and encourage to think critically. Moreover, students are encouraged to analize with their assumption with credible sources, find out whether the sources are credible or not, identify and evaluate, try to implement some strategies to make the correct decision based on available assessment. One of learning stages which is offered is active learning strategy. One of  the application is QSH (Question Student Have) strategy. With this method, the achievement and improvement of  Mathematical critical thinking of vocational school students. Furthermore, students can easily solve their problems in (a) simplifying square root, (b) deciding sinus, cosinus, and Tangen angles, and (c) phytagoras concept.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 423-424
Author(s):  
Akihiko Tomita ◽  
Fumihito Kubo ◽  
Masashi Maeda ◽  
Rosa Doran

AbstractIn 2018, two schools from Japan participated in Stories of Tomorrow, a computer-based STEAM educational practice for primary school students. We were able to learn from the students’ feedback that through problem-solving, a spirit of collaboration, a spirit of overcoming failure, and a deep understanding of scientific research and technology development have been nurtured. We also confirmed the importance of translation and coordination to cross over the language barrier.


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