scholarly journals A Dutch and an English spelling test for Dutch-English bilingual university students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Brysbaert ◽  
Heleen Vander Beken
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Working Memory Capacity ◽  
Vocabulary Size ◽  
Spelling Test ◽  
English Bilingual ◽  
Language Research ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Language Exposure ◽  
English Spelling ◽  
Present Text

Individual differences are becoming important in language research. Central variables are vocabulary size, working memory capacity, and language exposure. Another variable of interest is spelling proficiency. The present text discusses the creation and assessment of a Dutch and an English spelling test for bilingual Dutch-English undergraduate university students.

Distance nexus learning challenges among rural undergraduate university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-144
Author(s):  
Chinaza Uleanya ◽  
Bongani Thulani Gamede ◽  
Mofoluwake Oluwadamilola Uleanya
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Learning Challenges ◽  
Undergraduate University Students

Sexual health, alcohol and the university environment: is there a need for sexual health promotion intervention?

Sexual Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharyn Burns
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Male Students ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
The University

Background Young university students participate in hazardous drinking and risky sexual health behaviours, however there are few comprehensive interventions targeting this group. Methods: Undergraduate university students aged 18–24 years (n = 2466) were recruited to complete an online survey to investigate the association between levels of alcohol consumption, gender and experienced, second-hand and witnessed sexual health behaviours and situations. Results: Male students and hazardous drinkers were most likely to participate in unprotected sex and regretted sex. Female students and hazardous drinkers were most likely to experience an unwanted sexual advance. Conclusions: Integrated and comprehensive interventions targeting young people in the university setting are needed.

scholarly journals INSIGHTS ON TEACHING CHESS TO UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
William Bart
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
First Year ◽  
State University ◽  
Correct Usage ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Computer Based

The purpose of this study was to explore how undergraduate university students react to chess instruction. Certain patterns emerged from 10 offerings of a Freshman Seminar entitled “Beginners’ Chess and 21st Century Thinking Skills”. The course enrolled only first-year and second-year undergraduate students at a large public state university in the USA. The students tended to have little or no knowledge of chess prior to the course. The course made extensive use of chess-related websites available on the Internet such as chess.com, lichess.org, and chessgames.com. The instruction involved the projection of a chess-related website projected onto a large classroom screen with the use of an instructor’s computer connected to a projector that projected the computer-based image onto the screen. The course had 10-20 students in each annual offering of the course that lasted 15 weeks. The student evaluations of the course were very positive, indicating that the students enjoyed the course very much. The course involved instruction in chess on topics such as tactics and basic checkmates along with instruction on the cognitive psychological foundations of chess on topics such as problem solving and critical thinking. The primary task in the course was that each student had to prepare a critical evaluation of two of their own chess games that included correct usage of proper algebraic notation for the chess moves. The chess activity that the students enjoyed the most was group competition.

scholarly journals The Influence of French on Vocabulary Knowledge of Arabic-speaking University students learning English as a Foreign Language: A Melting Pot

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Adela Talbi Hassani
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Receptive Vocabulary ◽  
Moderate Increase ◽  
Vocabulary Size ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Melting Pot ◽  
Progressive Growth

Purpose: The present study investigated the extent to which background knowledge of the French language could influence English vocabulary learning among EFL university students in Algeria. More specifically, the possible cross-linguistic influence in this context was researched in relation to the growth pattern of the receptive written vocabulary size across the three years of the undergraduate course. Methodology: A cross-sectional research design was used for a total number of 184 EFL Algerian university students. The written receptive vocabulary size was measured using Nation's Vocabulary Size Test (2007) which contained many words with similar orthographic forms as their French equivalents. A comparison between the results of the whole population made it possible to establish the progressive growth pattern from Year 1 to Year 3 of the degree course. Results: Besides a moderate increase of vocabulary size from one proficiency level to the other, and an expected decrease pattern of knowledge from the most frequent English words to the least frequent ones, the positive cross-linguistic influence of French cognates was highly significant as it led to the knowledge of words that were beyond the expected level of most participants. Conclusion/Implication: The facilitative effect of French cognates for EFL learners in Algerian universities is, therefore, an area that instructors and syllabus designers can make use of to maximize the vocabulary learning process.

scholarly journals Supporting Undergraduate University Students through Instrumental Mentoring

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy Smith ◽  
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Susan Beltman ◽  
Judith Dinham ◽  
Toni Dobinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate University Students

scholarly journals LOGIC RETAINING POWER AMONG GENDERS AND EFFECT OF TIME CONSTRAINTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imtiaz Husain
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Logic ◽  
University Students ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Time Constraints ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Performance

Logic has a vital role throughout human history. It considers important for the mental development and performance of the student. The present study was conducted to evaluate the proficiency and logic retaining power and the effect of time constraints on undergraduate university students. Tests comprised of three categories Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry. Each section was comprised of 10 questions with four possible answers to respond within the 10 minutes duration. The test was divided into two different questionnaires. One hundred and seventy-five students both males and females took part in the survey and undergo mathematical logic tests. Scores, responding time and differences among the gender profound that males were more logical as compared to females to retain the mathematical logic and performed the assigned task in 23% less time and achieved 20% more scores. Whereas, the significant correlation found among the understanding level of logic, gender gap and the performance among the undergrad’s university students (r = 0.963; P<0.05), which depend upon the factor of time constraints as well as the self-concept and concentration about the topic.

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