FOSTERING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN ENGLISH WRITING WITH MICROBLOGGING IN TWITTER

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Thu Hien

Twitter and Microblogging are two separate entities but completes each other. Both of them can be used as language learning tools and their potential has been proved by several scholars. This study tries to examine students’ experiences in integrating microblogging with twitter. It is also study about the beneficial roles of microblogging with Twitter in language learning, its relation to writing, and its appropriateness in language learning. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, and case study as its research design. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were employed in this study to find out about participants' views about microblogging and Twitter. From this study, it can be concluded that the participants of the study underwent various experiences during the implementation of microblogging with Twitter. They also felt that microblogging with Twitter at some point advantages them to systematically arrange their ideas, and allows them to choose appropriate diction of their ideas. They also stated that Twitter can be an appropriate means in language learning, especially in English writing<em>.</em>

1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine D. Fondiller ◽  
Lois J. Rosage ◽  
Barbara E. Neuhaus

This exploratory study used qualitative research methods to identify values that influence clinical reasoning in occupational therapy. Through an interview format, selected occupational therapists were asked to respond to a predetermined list of questions about a general case study. The interviews were tape-recorded and a content analysis of the tapes yielded 18 distinct value statements. Implications of the findings and recommendations for further studies are presented. Qualitative research methodology is examined for its utility in occupational therapy.


Author(s):  
João Lopes ◽  
Luís Farinha ◽  
João J. Ferreira

This article aims to evaluate the resources and capabilities in insular regions, and also to understand how value creation and commercialization take place in the existing ecosystems. A qualitative research methodology was followed through a case study, incorporating interviews with incubators managers of the insular regions of Portugal (Azores and Madeira). The results show some difficulties as a result of the ecosystem's insularity. To shorten the insular regions dissymmetry compared to other non-insular regions, a new model is proposed to help these regions overcome their economic and social problems.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Gómez

Este documento describe cómo la aplicación de las TIC presenta ventajas y desventajas cuando se utiliza como parte fundamental en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. La tecnología avanza a pasos agigantados generando múltiples cambios y aplicaciones en todos los campos, inclusive, el ámbito educativo. Estos cambios obligan a los docentes a asumir el reto e involucrarse en una continua preparación con el único objetivo de mejorar los resultados del aprendizaje. Para esto, se realizó una investigación cualitativa aplicando la metodología de estudio de caso.AbstractThis paper describes how the application of ICT has advantages and disadvantages when used as a fundamental part in the process of teaching and learning. Technology advances rapidly generating multiple changes and applications in all fields, even education. These changes require teachers to take up the challenge and engage in ongoing preparation for the sole purpose of improving learning outcomes. For this, we performed a qualitative research methodology using a case study.


Author(s):  
Evi Kristiana

Qualitative research methodology courses become a provision for postgraduate students to carry out research, as one of the three obligations of college. The course is a new subject and most students had never practiced it and had never been familiar with the concepts. The aims of  the study is to analyzed the causes of learning difficulties and solutions carried out by students and by lecturers in qualitative research methodology courses. This study used a qualitative research approach with a case study design. Data were obtained from questionnaires and interviews with 20 postgraduate students of biology education, Universitas Negeri Malang. Data processing consists of: data reduction, data presentation, and making conclusions. The students experienced main problems in understanding the teaching materials used because it was written in English and the methods in various qualitative studies tend to be similar so causing confusion. Various solutions are carried out by students, for example: conducting discussions, compiling concept maps, and conducting qualitative research practices. Supporting lecturers have main difficulty in assessment. Lecturers take advantage of online media to facilitate assessment. The findings of this study provided alternative solutions for lecturers and students who take qualitative research methodology courses in order to minimize the constraints.


Author(s):  
Prema Gaikwad

Case study has emerged as a popular research design among the other variations of qualitative designs. This theoretical research study presents the nature of case study as a stand-alone qualitative research methodology, which has an in-built flexibility that is unique among the other qualitative approaches. Literature points to two approaches of case study within which criteria for rigor through clear and complete description of the research design can be applied. A qualitative case study also lends itself to creativity or artistry with a freedom to be multi-method in nature. Being simultaneously rigorous and artistic is possible in case study through enhanced methodological justification and integrity.


2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Gozcu ◽  
Cagda Kıvanc Caganaga

This paper aims to find out how games are important and effective when used in EFL classrooms. Two different kinds of qualitative research methods are used to gather the data. These are semi-structured interviews and observation. Multi-method triangulation is used throughout in this study. Kopinak (1999) defines multi-method triangulation as “gathering information pertaining to the same phenomenon through more than one method, primarily in order to determine if there is a convergence and hence, increased validity in research findings” (Kopinak, 1999: 171). Kopinak (1999) states that more detailed and multi-layered information about the fact under study would be provided from using more instruments. It is a case study in which 2 undergraduate students are taught English by using the game called ‘Twister’ which is adapted for teaching. The study sample consisted of people who are between 20-25 years old and live in Lefke. It was determined from the data that games should be employed in second language learning classrooms in terms of providing an atmosphere for EFL learners in which there are fun, motivation and high learning performance.Key words: games, Twister, vocabulary, EFL classrooms


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-199
Author(s):  
Angga Marzuki

Abstrak Artikel ini menyajikan hasil kajian mengenai implikasi Biaya Operasinal (BOP) Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA) Kecamatan, BOP merupakan upaya Kementerian Agama untuk meningkatkan pelayanan KUA bagi masyarakat. Kajian ini bertujuan mencari tahu dan menguji bagaimana sebuah pendanaan layanan berimplikasi terhadap pelayanan publik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodelogi penelitian kualitatif dengan rancangan studi kasus di sebuah KUA sebagai sampel. Hasil kajian ini, menyimpulkan bahwa BOP KUA sangat berperan dalam menggerakan program-program KUA, walaupun belum memenuhi semua Tugas Pokok dan fungsi KUA. Selain itu ditemukan bahwa adanya pengelolaan BOP masih dikontrol oleh Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten, sehingga fungsi 9 layanan KUA tidak dapat dijalankan oleh para petugas di KUA. Padahal seyogyanya pihak KUA Kecamatan lah yang mempunyai wewenang secara penuh dalam penggunaan dan pengelolaan BOP KUA.   Kata Kunci: KUA, BOP, Pelayanan Publik   Abstract This article presents the study results of the Operational Costs (BOP) of the District Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) implications, BOP is an effort of the Ministry of Religion to support the improvement of KUA services for the society. This study aims to find out and test how the services funding has implications for public services. This study uses a qualitative research methodology with a case study design in a KUA as a sample. The results of this study concluded that the KUA BOP has very important role in moving the KUA programs, even though they have not fulfilled all the KUA main tasks and functions. In addition it was found that BOP management is still controlled by the District Ministry of Religion Office, so that the 9 KUA services function cannot be carried out by KUA officers. Even though the Subdistrict KUA should have full authority in the use and management of BOP. Keywords: Kantor Urusan Agama, Management, Public Service


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
John Harper

This article reports on a case study of one instructor’s use of supplementary materials in an English as a Foreign Language course in China. Starting with the notion that no coursebook can be perfect and that supplementary materials therefore should form part of an English course, the study employed qualitative research methods to analyze the types of supplements used, the instructor’s rationale behind his use of the supplements, and the students’ interpretations of the supplements. Class observations, semi-structured interviews with the teacher, and focus-group discussions with students allowed for the triangulation of data. Findings indicated that the instructor provided a variety of types of supplementary materials in order to cater to different learner needs (specifically, affective needs, language-learning needs, course-content needs). While findings also indicated that learners generally appreciated the instructor’s use of supplementary materials, significant mismatches between instructor goals and learner interpretations suggested that the purpose of the supplements was not always clearly defined. The article addresses these mismatches and provides suggestions for their future avoidance.


2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 4 (Issue 3) ◽  
pp. 267-286
Author(s):  
Dr. Bakht Munir ◽  
Ali Nawaz Khan ◽  
Zaheer Iqbal Cheema

In a democratic system of government, state affairs are divided into legislative, executive, and judiciary. In Pakistan’s democratic transition, military role as an additional unavoidable stakeholder cannot be neglected. Pakistan remained under despotic regime for more than three decades with judicial backing by validating extraconstitutional acts. However, this autocratic rule never remained absolute and unchallenged. With qualitative research methodology this article examined how judiciary validated extraconstitutional acts at the expense of civilian governments and compromised its autonomy. How military role in democratic transition is minimized through parliamentary and judicial efforts. The research at hand aimed to investigate how military and its affiliates entrenched its authority during its direct rule and how it transformed and preserved that authority during civilian rule. How judiciary challenged and circumscribed unbridled military rule while securing its autonomy. This paper also explicated potential risk of confrontation between parliament and judiciary where the latter remained absolute autonomous. In order to overcome prospects of potential confrontation, this research suggested judicial realization of self-restraints so as to avoid unnecessary intrusion that could result into interbranch conflicts.


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