scholarly journals Communication Strategies among Indonesian Emergent Bilinguals in Mainstream EFL Classroom

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 340-347
Author(s):  
Gilang Adittama
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Emergent Bilinguals ◽  
Rich Description

This study aims to enrich the already large body of research on communication strategies which is still, to the best of my knowledge, lacking in rich description about the use of CSs among emergent bilinguals. This qualitative study provides an insight to language practitioners that CSs among emergent bilinguals develop in accordance with their age. Some minor findings also suggest that CSs is influenced more by cognitive development and willingness to communicate (WTC).

scholarly journals TYPES OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES USED BY YOUNG LEARNERS IN EFL CLASSROOMS

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Dewi N.L.T. ◽  
Batan I Gede ◽  
Myartawan I P.N.W
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Repetition Code ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Efl Classrooms

The learner’s proficiency level in communication using English as a foreign language was indicated by their capability to make use of strategies to communicate both in written as well as spoken forms. This qualitative study focused on finding out (i) the types of communication strategies used by the students in EFL classrooms at SMP Negeri 4 Singaraja, and (ii) the students’ reasons towards the use of their communication strategies. The data were obtained from observation and focus group discussion. All data were analysed descriptively. The results of the study indicated that numerous types of strategies were used by the students when communicating in the classroom. They are the use of fillers, self-repetition, code switching, appeal for help, self-repair, asking for confirmation, massage abandonment, omission, approximation, and literal translation. Various types of reasons were expressed by the students toward the use of communication strategies such as thinking time, anxiety, and proficiency level.

Talking About Childhood Obesity

2022 ◽  
pp. 000992282110703
Author(s):  
Ellen Wagner ◽  
Omar Jamil ◽  
Bethany Hodges
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Communication Preferences ◽  
Essential Step ◽  
Medical Terms ◽  
Emerging Themes

While discussing obesity with pediatric patients and their families can be difficult, it is an essential step toward appropriate weight management. There is paucity of data regarding language preferences when discussing obesity in this population. In this pilot qualitative study, we interviewed 8 parents of patients diagnosed with obesity to identify language and communication preferences for discussing their child’s weight. Interviews were analyzed for emerging themes. Important trends appeared revealing that parents prefer neutral, medical terms discussed at well-child checks or obesity-specific visits. Providers should frame lifestyle changes as positive for all patients and set achievable goals with the help of visual aids. Our analysis uncovered several important communication strategies that can better equip providers to discuss obesity with their pediatric patients. This research may serve as a foundation for larger studies into the topic.

scholarly journals Perceived cardiovascular disease risk and tailored communication strategies among rural and urban community dwellers in Rwanda: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Berchmans NIYIBIZI ◽  
Kufre Joseph OKOP ◽  
Jean Pierre NGANABASHAKA ◽  
Ghislaine UMWALI ◽  
Stephen RULISA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Community Dwellers

Abstract Background In Rwanda, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the third leading cause of death, and hence constitute an important public health issue. Like worldwide, most CVDs are due to lifestyle and preventable risk factors. Prevention interventions are based on risk factors for CVD risk, yet the outcome of such interventions might be limited by the lack of awareness or misconception of CVD risk. This study aimed to explore how rural and urban population groups in Rwanda perceive CVD risk and tailor communication strategies for estimated total cardiovascular risk. Methods An exploratory qualitative study design was applied using focus group discussions to collect data from rural and urban community dwellers. Thematic analysis with Atlas ti 7.5.18 was used and main findings for each theme reported as a narrative summary. Results Participants thought that CVD risk is due to either financial stress, psychosocial stress, substance abuse, noise pollution, unhealthy diets, diabetes or overworking. Participants did not understand CVD risk presented in quantitative format, but preferred qualitative formats or colors to represent low, moderate and high CVD risk through in-person communication. Participants preferred to be screened for CVD risk by community health workers using mobile health technology. Conclusion Rural and urban community members in Rwanda are aware of their CVD risk. Community health workers are preferred by local communities for CVD risk screening. Quantitative formats to present the total CVD risk appear inappropriate to the Rwandan population and qualitative formats are therefore advisable. Thus, operational research on the use of qualitative formats to communicate CVD risk is recommended to improve decision-making on CVD risk communication in the context of Rwanda.

scholarly journals Longing for interdependence, aspiring to independence: a qualitative study on parenting in Germany

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Sieben
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Cultural Framework ◽  
Interpretative Analysis ◽  
Sociological Studies ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Intensive Parenting

This article presents interpretative analysis of 25 qualitative interviews with parents of preschool children in Germany, which focused on starting daycare and centred on topics of closeness and distance in the parent–child relationships. The article draws on sociological studies on intensive parenting, and cultural psychological theories of parenting. The analysis reveals that parents discuss starting daycare within the cultural framework of intensive parenting: they stress the benefits for their child’s social and cognitive development. As cultural psychological theories suggest, parents in Germany emphasise autonomy and independence, while also arguing that young children need interdependence. In addition, parents articulate a longing for interdependence themselves: they yearn for closeness with their children, but are also aware that their children are on a path towards autonomy. The article theoretically elaborates on these ambivalences and suggests that adding the dimension of parents’ longing enriches both the concept of intensive parenting and cultural psychological accounts.

scholarly journals The impact of teaching communication strategies on EFL learners’ Willingness to Communicate

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abulfazl Mesgarshahr ◽  
Esmaeel Abdollahzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

One of the pedagogical implications of the research on the Willingness to Communicate (WTC) might be to propose practical ways of making language learners more willing to communicate in the classroom. This study investigated the impact of teaching communication strategies (CSs) on Iranian EFL learners’ WTC. To this end, 8 intact classes were included as the experimental and control groups. The control group underwent regular language instruction, while the experimental group received the treatment (i.e., communication strategy training). The self-report measurement of WTC (MacIntyre, Baker, Clément, & Conrad, 2001) was done before (pre-test) and after the treatment (post-test). The results of the independent-samples t test showed that the degree of WTC of the treatment group was significantly higher compared with that of the control group. It was concluded that teaching CSs helps learners become more willing to communicate in the classroom.

scholarly journals How to gather information from talkative patients in a respectful and efficient manner: a qualitative study of GPs’ communication strategies

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Giroldi ◽  
Wemke Veldhuijzen ◽  
Annika Dijkman ◽  
Maxime Rozestraten ◽  
Jean Muris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
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