scholarly journals THE USE OF READING STRATEGIES IN ACADEMIC READING BY INDONESIAN LEARNERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Erni Erni
Keyword(s):  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Metacognitive Strategy ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
High Group ◽  
Academic Reading

This case study explores the Indonesian learners' reading strategies and identifies high and low-group learners' reading strategies. Semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and open-ended questions were triangulated for validity and reliability data. Several findings were revealed. The Indonesian learners read critically and varied through cognitive, metacognitive, and affective strategies. They applied more cognitive strategies than metacognitive and affective strategies, which was less helpful and less encouraged to think critically. Technology advances, self- concept, and time have affected the strategies used. High and low-group learners also read differently in terms of cognitive, metacognitive, and affective strategies. The high group learners read efficiently, critically with various reading strategies, while the low group learners are more literal, attractive, but straightforward, and specific in reading strategy. This implied that students need to be facilitated with proper reading strategies and reading facilities and use metacognitive strategy to enable critical thinking and affective strategy to overcome anxiety, fear, and relaxation. The socio-cultural strategy needs to be used by learners to reach the four skills required by the Indonesian new curriculum. Meanings were shaped by social interaction and cultural context, which then created fun learning and a conducive learning environment.

Strategy use in collaborative academic reading: Understanding how undergraduate students co-construct comprehension of academic texts

2021 ◽  
pp. 136216882110256
Author(s):  
Xiaoling Liu ◽  
Michelle Mingyue Gu ◽  
Tan Jin
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Academic Reading ◽  
Linguistic Resources ◽  
Academic Texts ◽  
Personal Understanding

While research has indicated that college students may benefit from collaboratively reading academic texts, little is known about how they co-construct comprehension through text-based discussions. This case study focused on two groups of undergraduate students with different degrees of participation in discussions – one active group and one silent group – in a course on English for academic purposes (EAP) at a Chinese university. Drawing upon classroom observation and semi-structured interviews, the study investigated the spontaneous use of reading strategies in 10 post-reading group discussions and probed into the key processes for comprehension building shared by the two groups. The findings suggest that the students utilized a series of reading strategies and drew on the ideational and linguistic resources shared within the group to build comprehension. Three key processes for comprehension co-construction were found: (1) paraphrasing to contribute personal understanding, (2) elaborating to clarify meanings, and (3) summarizing to build consensus. Pedagogical implications concerning the instruction and task design for collaborative academic reading are discussed.

Managing Humanitarian Aid

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-34
Author(s):  
Ame Khin May-Kyawt
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Humanitarian Aid ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Context Sensitive ◽  
Government Organizations

This article contributes to an overall understanding of the challenges faced by humanitarian aid international non-government organizations (INGOs) in specific culturally context-sensitive regions of Myanmar. This research is based on a review of literature, relevant case study analysis, and on ten semi-structured interviews with the humanitarian activists of the Myanmar Diaspora in Canada. The author investigates the following research question: To what extent does “cultural context” play a crucial role in managing humanitarian aid during disaster response operations in a given affected area, and how does it consequently link to the challenges of humanitarian aid INGOs in Myanmar? Based on the findings, a culturally appropriate framework will be introduced for the efficacy of humanitarian aid INGOs when implementing disaster response operations in Myanmar.

scholarly journals Academic Reading Strategies used by Leeds Metropolitan University Graduates: A Case Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samira Sohail
Keyword(s):  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Reading Improvement ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Academic Reading ◽  
Metropolitan University

Academic reading is different from other forms of reading because it is complex and discipline-specific. It involves a measured, challenging, and multifaceted process in which students are dynamically engaged with a range of reading strategies. Academic reading improvement is possible, provided students work on it and there are no short cuts or remedies which will cure the reading problems. Reading improvement is hard work and a difficult task, but it is rewarding as well. This study examined the selection and use of academic reading strategies used by the undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley Campus, Leeds. A quantitative data study was carried out to investigate three aspects of academic reading strategies: (a) efficiency, (b) interacting with texts, and (c) critical reading strategies. The results of this survey suggest that the participants on balance have proficient reading skills, but a significant number of participants have ineffective reading strategies and bad reading habits. Recommendations and suggestions have been put forward to improve academic reading strategies and for further research.

scholarly journals ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING AND THEIR USE OF READING STRATEGIES: RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Tran Quoc Thao ◽  
Nguyen Hoang Chau Long
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Perspectives

Reading plays a vital role in improving second/foreign language learning as it can encourage the development of autonomous learners. Furthermore, ESL/EFL learners’ use of reading strategies can be affected by their learning motivation, which can result in the high or low frequent use of reading strategies in reading comprehension. The present study, therefore, investigated the motivation in English language learning and the use of reading strategies among English-majored freshmen at a university in Bac Lieu province, Vietnam. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 180 English-majored freshmen, six of whom took part in semi-structured interviews. The results showed that participants had a high level of motivation in English language learning, and their metacognitive strategies worked better with their reading comprehension than their cognitive and social/affective strategies. The study further unraveled that the more participants were motivated in English language learning, the more they employed metacognitive and cognitive strategies in reading comprehension.

Using electronic communication technologies for improving syphilis partner notification in Chile: healthcare providers' perspectives – a qualitative case study

Sexual Health ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 377
Author(s):  
Nicole G. Iturrieta-Guaita ◽  
Meredith J. Temple-Smith ◽  
Jane Tomnay
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Electronic Communication ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Local Staff ◽  
Australian Experience

Background Partner notification (PN) in Australia has been studied and improved in recent decades. International researchers have highlighted the use of electronic communication technologies to assist PN (Internet partner notification or IPN). Using the Australian experience as an example, the aim of this study is to explore clinicians’ perspectives on the use of specialised websites, such as Let them know, to facilitate PN in the Chilean context. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare providers (HCPs) in 14 primary health care centres and six sexual health units located at two regional Health Services, as well as with key informants from different backgrounds. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and QSR International’s NVivo 11 PRO Software was used for cross-case thematic analysis, which followed an inductive approach. Selected quotes were translated from Spanish to English. Codes and themes were reviewed by the research team. Results: Most participants were unaware of IPN and demonstrated interest. Many agreed this could be a feasible strategy considering the high use of mobile technologies and the Internet in Chile. Participants’ primary concerns around this approach were confidentiality, privacy and efficacy, given the local cultural context. The use of a counsellor to offer professional support and guidance was identified as essential to strengthen PN in Chile. Conclusion: The use of IPN could be an alternative PN strategy for Chile. However, the involvement of local staff and further research to explore patients’ perceptions and preferences will be essential in tailoring interventions.

scholarly journals Scaffolding argumentative essay writing via reader-response approach: a case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojgan Rashtchi
Keyword(s):  
Short Stories ◽  
Reader Response ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Argumentative Essays

AbstractThe variety of activities and techniques suggested for improving the writing skill shows that EFL/ESL learners need scaffolding to gain mastery over it. The present study employed the reader-response approach to provide the assistance EFL learners require for writing argumentative essays. Five upper-intermediate EFL learners in a private class participated in the qualitative case study. The participants were not selected from the fields related to the English language and did not have any previous instruction on literary texts. During the treatment that took 20 sessions, each session 2 h, the participants read five short stories. Different classroom activities were used as sources of information, which helped the researcher to collect the required data. The classroom activities consisted of group discussions, writing tasks, and responses to the short stories that helped the learners to reflect on the short stories. Think-aloud protocols helped the researcher to learn about the participants’ mental processes during writing. The semi-structured interviews provided the researcher with the information necessary for a deeper understanding of the efficacy of the classroom procedure. As the results of the study showed, successful writing requires manipulation of meta-cognitive strategies and thought-provoking activities. Although the findings of the study cannot be generalized, they can inspire EFL/ESL teachers and material developers to seek a variety of procedures in their approaches to teaching writing.

scholarly journals Case study analysis of end of life care development in the Chinese cultural context of Macao: a social movement perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuai In Tam ◽  
Elaine Haycock-Stuart ◽  
Sarah J. Rhynas
Keyword(s):  
Social Movement ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Hospice Movement ◽  
The Social ◽  
Care Development

Abstract Background The modern hospice movement is often recognised as a social movement. However, such understanding is primarily based on historic reflection and this approach has lacked theoretical exploration. There is a lack of systematic examination of the modern hospice movement by way of social movement theories. Aim Focusing on the Chinese socio-cultural context of Macao, this study aimed to understand the EoLC movement by applying the social movement theory, the Framing Perspective, as proposed by Snow and Benford in 1988. Methods A case study approach was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were held between 2012 and 2013, with pioneers (n = 11) of the EoLC in Macao. Thematic analysis was adopted to analyse the interviews. Results The Framing Perspective analysis illuminated that there was both growth and stagnation of the EoLC movement. Three themes emerged: 1) the suffering of people at the end of their lives was considered as a social problem needed to be addressed urgently, 2) the incoherent EoLC strategies developed by pioneers indicated the lack of internal ideological cohesion within the movement, 3) external constraints contributed to the stagnation of the movement. Conclusions The EoLC development in Macao can be understood as a social movement. The Framing Perspective provided a theoretical way to understand the emergence of EoLC; offering a novel perspective to conceptualise the modern hospice movement. This sociological and theoretical lens opened up new ways for future research to study the emergence of EoLC in different socio-cultural contexts.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Self-concept at Prof. Dr. W. Z. Johannes Hospital Kupang

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Ni Made Merlin ◽  
Antonius Rino Vanchapo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychological States

<p align="center"><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p>Breast cancer is the disease that many women fear the most. Breast cancer significantly affects the psychological states of the patients, including self-concept. Patients with breast cancer commonly experience a negative self-concept due to the disease and side effects of the treatment. However, problems of self-concept among patients with breast cancer are rarely investigated by nurses. Furthermore, no measurement tool specifically measures the self-concept of breast cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the self-concept questionnaire. This study used a case study research design to measure the self-concept of breast cancer patients using a newly developed questionnaire, namely the Merlin Breast Cancer Self-Concept Questionnaire. This questionnaire will be tested on breast cancer patients undergoing treatment in the hospital. The result showed a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.909 for the validity and 0.500-0.790 for the reliability of the instrument. Merlin Breast Cancer Self-Concept Questionnaire was evident to be a valid and reliable instrument to measure self-concept among breast cancer patients. This questionnaire is feasible for use to measure self-concept among breast cancer patients. Implication for practice: This questionnaire will greatly help the clinic nurse in measuring the patient's self concept. Psychological problems especially self-concept can be examined to improve

scholarly journals Perubahan Diri Narapidana Pembunuhan Berencana

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Muthia Noor Hikmah ◽  
Muhammad Syafiq
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Supports ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Ideal Self ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Structured Interviews

This study was aimed to explain the self-concept of a prisoner who jailed for premeditated murder and factors that  influence self changes. A qualitative approach with a case study method was used. One participant and three significant others were involved in this study. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using Thematic Analysis (TA). The result of this study indicates that there is a change of participant’s self-concept as the impacts of his murder act and his imprisonment. Before the murder case, the participant experienced some degrees of incongruence between actual and ideal self. After the murder case and his life in prison, the participant’s self incongruence tends to decrease. There are  several  factors that influence the participant’s self-congruence, namely: social supports they received both psychologically and materially from relatives and  friends, the ability to learn from his past experience, having self-acceptance and gratitude shown by  accepting the punishment and sentence in the prison, and good adjustment during his life in prison. Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana gambaran konsep diri dan faktor apa saja yang dapat mempengaruhi perubahan diri pada seorang narapidana kasus pembunuhan berencana. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur dan dianalisis menggunakan Analisis Tematik. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan konsep diri pada subjek antara sebelum dan setelah melakukan pembunuhan. Hal ini mengindikasikan adanya perubahan konsep diri. Sebelum melakukan pembunuhan, subjek memiliki kecenderungan inkongruensi yang lebar antara diri yang diidealkan (ideal self) dan diri nyata (actual self). Namun, setelah melakukan pembunuhan justru konsep diri subjek cenderung mendekati kongruensi karena tindakan pembunuhan yang telah dilakukan berhasil mengurangi diskrepansi antara diri ideal dan diri nyata. Selain itu, hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ada beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi perunahan konsep diri subjek, yaitu adanya dukungan yang diterima secara psikologis dan materiil dari orang-orang terdekat, kemampuan mengambil pelajaran dari pengalaman masa lalu, adanya penerimaan diri, serta kemampuan penyesuaian diri yang baik selama menjalani hukuman di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan.

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