scholarly journals Analyzing Second Language Written Summaries at University Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 943-952
Author(s):  
Katarina Zamborova ◽  
Blanka Klimova
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Text Coherence ◽  
University Level ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: The objectives of the study are to identify and categorize non-native students´ errors in the written summaries, to see which research instruments – the mobile reading app (experimental group) or internet-based article (control group) are more effective, and to determine if language proficiency of students will improve. Methods: This study uses an analysis of linguistic-stylistic errors as a research method on the written performance of 29 EFL Slovak students in 29 written summaries. Findings: The findings indicate that the most problematic areas in writing summaries were grammatical (determiners), followed by stylistic (text coherence, slang words, and punctuation), lexical (word collocations), and lexico-stylistic errors (prepositions). Overall, students´ proficiency in both groups rose from B2 to C1 level by 38% of the students (11 students). Therefore, both methods – the reading app and internet-based articles are effective. Novelty: The novelty of the study consists in enriching the existing literature by pointing out errors of EFL Slovak students making in writing summaries by exploiting modern technology in the writing process. Doi: 10.28991/esj-2021-01322 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals Language Proficiency through Vocabulary Development: A Framework

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boumediène BENRABAH
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Language Proficiency Test ◽  
Experimental Group

The global aim of the present research paper is an attempt to reach a threshold level of the learning of a foreign language (English) through the development of vocabulary. Observing the very limited rate of use of English in the Algerian community, English as Foreign Language (EFL) students, actually, need to progress in the mastery of that language by reading and/or listening to texts or messages intensively. To achieve this goal, subsequent procedures should take place by giving the foreign language a rather more appreciable position in the community such as the one held by a second language. To be down-to-earth, a brief survey on the linguistic situation in Algeria is exposed where neat clarification of second-foreign language status in the community is laid out to show that the more a (foreign) language is explicitly exposed in its manifold forms, the more are learners, in that community, likely to acquire it as a second language. However, the assumption of presenting the receptive skills (reading and listening) as the most appropriate means for the growth of foreign language vocabulary is supported by Krashen’s input theory where any input to be understood, should come at EFL learners’ capacity to read/listen and decode easily the meaning. In due course, First year EFL students have been subject to a language proficiency test-‘a pre-test then a post-test’. This typical experimental design is an intervention study which contains two groups: ‘the treatment or experimental’ group which receives the treatment, or which is exposed to some special conditions of intensifying vocabulary learning through a varied, comprehensible input; and a second group of EFL learners- the control group- whose role is to provide a baseline. The findings showed better scores among the experimental group compared to the other group. Actually, the results proved the adequacy of the adopted theory.

THE EFFECT OF PEER REVIEW STRATEGY ON THE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Agus Murniasih And I Wayan Dirgeyasa
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
And Control ◽  
Essay Test ◽  
Experimental Group

This study was conducted to know the effect of applying Peer Review Strategy on the students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph. It was conducted by using experimental research method. This research design was conducted pre-test, post test in experimental and control group. The population of this research was the eight (VIII) grade students of SMP IT IQRA’ Medan. The sample of this research was taken by lottery technique. They were in class VIII-1 by experimental group and the class VIII-2 by control group. The experimental group was taught by using Peer Review Strategy while the control group was given no treatment. The instrument used to collect the data was writing essay test. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The result showed that the value of t-observed was higher than the value of t-table. (3,55 > 2,05 (a = 0.05)) with the degree of freedom (df) = 28. It means that there was a significant effect of applying Peer Review Strategy on the students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraph. So, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted.

The Effectiveness of the Cooperative Problem-Based Learning Model in Learning Statics in Vocational Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 3020-3027
Author(s):  
Juniman Silalahi Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Conventional Models ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Better Than

This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Cooperative Problem-Based Learning (CPBL) Model in Learning Statics. The experimental class's research method was experimental, in which the experimental class was applied with the CPBL model, and the control class was applied with conventional models. A simple random sample carried out sampling for the experimental group and the control group. The instrument used was the learning outcomes test. The findings show that the experimental group's student learning outcomes are better than those of the control group. Thus, there is an increase in learning outcomes, and student effective results on the CPBL model in statics learning are in a very good category. It is concluded that the application of the CPBL model is more effective than conventional learning.

scholarly journals Improvement of the classroom climate through a plan of gamified coexistence with physical activity: study of its effectiveness in primary education | Mejora del clima de aula mediante un plan de convivencia gamificado con actividad física: estudio de su eficacia en educación primaria

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (28) ◽  
pp. 65-77
Author(s):  
Sonia Dólera-Montoya ◽  
Alfonso Valero-Valenzuela ◽  
José Francisco Jiménez-Parra ◽  
David Manzano-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Research Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Main Study ◽  
Teacher Interviews ◽  
Great Satisfaction ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Experimental Group

El objetivo de este estudio es implementar un Plan de Convivencia Gamificado con actividad física en un centro escolar para tratar de mejorar el clima en el aula, la percepción de violencia y aspectos psicológicos del alumnado. Se contó con un grupo control de 19 alumnos (7 chicas y 12 chicos) y un grupo experimental con 26 alumnos (11 chicas y 15 chicos) participando en cada grupo un docente. Todos con edades comprendidas entre los 10 y los 11 años (M = 10.24; DT = .43). Se empleó un método de investigación mixto, utilizando un análisis cualitativo con entrevistas al docente y diarios de los alumnos. Por otro lado, un análisis cuantitativo para conocer la percepción del alumnado sobre las variables principales de estudio con SPSS v.22. Los resultados mostraron una gran satisfacción con el plan, tanto por parte de la tutora como de los alumnos, así como una reducción de la violencia y la desmotivación. Como conclusión, el uso de desafíos físico-cooperativos y la gamificación pueden ser elementos adecuados para un plan de convivencia, permitiendo aprender a trabajar en grupo y adquirir conceptos y habilidades que mejoran el clima de aula.AbstractThe aim of this study is to implement a Plan of Coexistence Gamified with physical activity in a school to try to improve the climate in the classroom, the perception of violence and psychological aspects of the students. There was a control group with 19 students (7 girls and 12 boys) and an experimental group with 26 students (11 girls and 15 boys) with one teacher in each group. All of them were between 10 and 11 years old (M = 10.24; SD = .43). A mixed research method was carried out, using a qualitative analysis with teacher interviews and student diaries. On the other hand, a quantitative analysis to know the students' perception about the main study variables with SPSS v.22. The results showed great satisfaction with the plan, both on the part of the tutor and the students, as well as a reduction in violence and demotivation. As a conclusion, the use of physical-cooperative challenges and gamification can be adequate elements for a coexistence plan, allowing learning to work in groups and acquiring concepts and skills that improve the classroom climate.Abstracta concept or idea not associated with any specific instanceMore(Definitions, Synonyms, Translation)

scholarly journals The Effect of the Mind Mapping Strategy on the L2 Vocabulary Learning of Saudi Learners

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Nesreen Saud Alahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mind Mapping ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mind ◽  
L2 Vocabulary ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of using the mind mapping strategy on learning vocabulary for Saudi Learners. Fifty female students from the English Language centre at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia were selected to participate in this study. All students were homogenous in terms of their English language proficiency. The students were performing at the intermediate level of the English language. Their level of English language proficiency was determined by the Oxford Placement Test. Participants were divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group. Twenty-five students in the experimental group were taught vocabulary using the mind mapping strategy for six weeks. The control group was taught using traditional methods of vocabulary teaching, such as memorising. To test the effectiveness of the mind mapping strategy, two types of tests were applied for both groups: a pre-test and a post-test. At the end of the treatment, the results of the post-test showed a significant improvement in Second language (L2) vocabulary acquisition by Saudi learners in the experimental group. The findings of this study indicate some important implications for L2 learning, such as that mind mapping facilitates vocabulary learning by increasing the knowledge and the acquisition of the meanings of the vocabulary words used. It also helped with the vocabulary learning process by increasing the level of the motivation of Saudi students in learning new words.

Effect of Oral Communication Strategies Training on the Development of Malaysian English as a Second Language Learners’ Strategic Competence

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Gan Lai Kuen ◽  
Shameem Rafik-Galea ◽  
Chan Swee Heng
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Strategy Instruction ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Strategic Competence ◽  
Experimental Group

This study investigates the use of oral communication strategy instruction on English as a Second Language (ESL) learners’ oral communicative performance and their strategic competence. The treatment involved 12 weeks of training using oral communication strategies such as circumlocution, appeal for help, clarification request, fillers, comprehension check, confirmation checks, self-repair and topic avoidance. Strategies were integrated into the learners’ Communicative English 2 Course syllabus with Mechanical Engineering content. The study involved two intact control (n=34) and experimental groups (n=54). The control group only received the normal Communicative English course with no explicit focus on communication strategies (CS) while the experimental group received CS training designed with metacognitive strategies. Pre and posttest procedures were used to assess the effectiveness of the training and learners’ strategic competence. Five instruments were used to collect the data (oral proficiency test, oral communication test, transcripts of oral communication test, unstructured interview and self-report). The findings revealed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group after the training and the learners’ self-reports also revealed positive results. The results also revealed that the learners frequently used literal translation from their first language in their communication. 

The Sociolinguistic Impact of Service-learning on Heritage Learners Sojourning in Spain

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-98
Author(s):  
Francisco Salgado-Robles ◽  
Angela George
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Heritage Language ◽  
Local Features ◽  
Heritage Language Learners ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Group

Over the past three decades, a considerable number of studies have investigated the connection between study abroad and second language acquisition to the exclusion of another emerging language profile, that of heritage language learners who study abroad to enhance their home language skills. The few studies on heritage language learners’ development of local features abroad have focused on phonological ones, concluding that more in-depth exposure to the varieties abroad was related to increased production of the local features (Escalante, 2018; George & Hoffman-González, in press). Research on the effects of international service learning have also been limited to second language learners, demonstrating increased second language use and proficiency (Martinsen, Baker, Dewey, Bown, & Johnson, 2010) along with the development of geographically-variable patterns of use (Salgado-Robles, 2018). The current study combines these two fields and investigates the development of a variable local feature (vosotros versus ustedes) by 20 U.S. Spanish-speaking heritage language learners of Mexican descent studying abroad for four months in Spain. The experimental group (N = 10) participated in a service learning course in addition to traditional coursework, while the control group (N = 10) completed traditional coursework and no service learning course. The results of the Oral Discourse Completion Task demonstrated that all participants significantly increased their use of vosotros from the beginning to the end of the semester; however, the change by the experimental group was two times higher than the control group. This could be explained by the results of the Language Contact Profile, which revealed more use of Spanish and less use of English by participants in the experimental group. This study offers implications for future study abroad programs, the linguistic impacts of service-learning, and the development of sociolinguistic competence.

Second language articulatory training and computer-generated feedback in L2 pronunciation improvement

2016 ◽  
Vol 167 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-209
Author(s):  
Meisam Rahimi
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Generalization Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Acoustic Feedback ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Manner Of Articulation ◽  
Esl Learners ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Group 1

This paper investigates the efficacy of articulatory training and acoustic feedback on Persian L2 learners’ production of English segmental (/ɒ/). A sample of 30 Persian ESL learners was recruited- 10 learners were randomly assigned to the experimental group 1, 10 to the experimental group 2, and 10 to the control group. Over a five-week period, the experimental group 1 received training on the manner of articulation of the segment, the experimental group 2 received acoustic-articulatory training and was exposed to CALL software for receiving feedback, and the control group was only exposed to auditory input. The groups were given a pretest, an immediate posttest, and a generalization test. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in the performance of the participants in both the posttest and the generalization test in the experimental group 2. These findings suggest the inefficiency of the mere knowledge of the manner of articulation of the segment and lend support to the feasibility of using acoustic features of sounds and computer-based, learner-centred programs for second language segmental acquisition.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Using PQ4R Method on Teaching Reading Viewed From Students’ Intelligent Quotient (IQ)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Khumaira Khumaira ◽  
Ngadiso, Ngadiso, ◽  
Sujoko Sujoko
Keyword(s):  
Direct Instruction ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
High Intelligence ◽  
Multifactor Analysis ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Intelligent Quotient

<p>The aim of this research is to find out whether: (1) PQ4R Method is more effective than Direct Instruction Method to teach reading; (2) students who have high intelligence have better reading skill than those who have low intelligence; and (3) there is an interaction effect between teaching methods and students’ intelligence in teaching reading. The research method used in this study is an experimental method. This research took 24 students for the experimental group and 24 students for the control group. The research instrument used to collect the data in this study is test. The data were analyzed by using multifactor analysis of variance 2x2 and Tuckey test. The computation of the data shows that: (1) PQ4R is more effective than Direct Instruction to teach reading; (2) the students who have high intelligence have better reading skill than those who have low intelligence; and (3) there is an interaction between teaching methods and students’ intelligence in teaching reading.</p>

scholarly journals A Comparative Study Between Team Game Tournament and Direct Instruction Method in Teaching Reading

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Ahunberdi Tashliyev ◽  
Ngadiso Ngadiso ◽  
Endang Setyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Experimental Method ◽  
Direct Instruction ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Team Game ◽  
Experimental Group

<p><em>The aim of this research is to find out: (1) whether there is a significant difference in reading skill between the students taught using Team Game Tournament and the students taught using Direct Instruction Method; and (2) which group of students has better reading skill, the group taught using Team Game Tournament or the group taught using Direct Instruction Method. The research method used in this study is an experimental method. This research used 20 students for the experimental group and 20 students for the control group. The research instruments used to collect the data in this study is test. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The computation of the data shows that: (1) there is a significant difference in reading skill between the students taught using Team Game Tournament and the students taught using Direct Instruction; and (2) Team Game Tournament is more effective than Direct Instruction Method to teach reading.</em></p>

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