scholarly journals A Study of Learners’ Writing Anxiety in EFL Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Ari Prasetyaningrum ◽  
Adib Nazri ◽  
Maman Asrobi
Keyword(s):  
Time Pressure ◽  
English Education ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Writing Assignments ◽  
Writing Anxiety ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Predominant Type ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Academic Communication

The present research purposes were to find the factors of students’ writing anxiety and to know what the type of writing anxiety in writing encountered by the participants who followed writing for academic communication course of English education study program at Hamzanwadi University, Nusa Tenggara  Barat, Indonesia. This study was categorized as descriptive quantitative method research. The researcher took 15 subjects who were chosen by using purposive sampling. The data collection methods were two closed-ended questionnaires, then second language writing anxiety inventor (SLWAI) designed by Cheng and Causes of Writing Anxiety Inventory (CWAI) proposed by Reraei and Jafari were applied to obtain the data.   Observation and interviews were conducted to strengthen the result. The finding of research proved that the highest writing anxiety was avoidance behavior, which turned out the most predominant type among other types of writing anxiety which could be known from the highest mean score. Then there are four main causes that trigger writing anxiety. They were high frequency of writing assignments (25,3 %), low self-confidence in writing (16,87%), and time pressure. (10,79%), and problems with topic choice (10,79 %).

scholarly journals A STUDY ON ENGLISH STUDENTS’ WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH IN SOCIAL MEDIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Yupika Maryansyah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
English Education ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
English Students ◽  
Academic Year

This research aims to investigate factors affecting willingness to communicate in English in social media. This research was conducted in a descriptive method framework. Specifically, the research described factors that affect students' willingness to communicate in English in social media at English study program at the fourth semester of Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu academic year 2018. The subjects of this research were fourth-semester students of English Education study program of Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu Academic Year 2018 consisted of class A, B, and C.  The populations of the study were 77 students. The instruments used were questionnaire and interview. The data obtained from both questionnaire and interview were then analyzed by the process of checking, classifying, determining, and analyzing the data by using the percentage formula. The results of the study showed that there were five factors affecting willingness to communicate in English in social media. They were self-confidence, personality, motivation, attitude, and anxiety. The dominant factor was motivation since it had the highest percentage. In addition, the study also revealed some reasons why students have the willingness to communicate through social media.    

scholarly journals The Students’ Problems and Solutions in Writing an Argumentative Essay on Gender Issue

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
Lestari Setyowati ◽  
Fadiah Agustina ◽  
Sony Sukmawan ◽  
Ana Ahsana El-Sulukiyyah ◽  
Barotun Mabaroh
Keyword(s):  
English Education ◽  
Gender Issue ◽  
Word Formation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Writing Problems ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Argumentative Essays ◽  
Almost All

<p><em>This study is intended to find out the students’ problems and their solutions in writing argumentative essays.  The subjects of this study were the fourth-semester students of English Education study program, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, University of PGRI Wiranegara in the academic year 2019-2020. This study used Byrne’s classification in 1995 about writing problems, namely psychological, linguistic, and cognitive. This uses descriptive quantitative design. The instruments were documentation of the students’ writing tasks and interviews. The result shows the almost all students have no problems in making thesis statements and refutations for their argumentative essay regarding gender issue. The students’ psychological problems are anxiety, nervousness, the feeling of pressure in timed writing and perfect work, a negative expectation in writing, and low self-confidence.  For the linguistic problems, the result from both data indicated that students faced problems in tenses, word-class, word formation, the use of the article, and word error. While the cognitive problems faced by the students are being ignorant in the use of punctuation, short knowledge in giving appropriate examples and details in the body of the essay, and lack of knowledge in writing reference. The solutions proposed by the students, among others are to have more readings on the topic, to be self-motivated learners, to propose untimed writing to the lecturer, and to use writing tools applications.</em></p>

scholarly journals Undergraduate Students’ Self-Efficacy Strategies in Writing Academic Papers

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Anne Yustica Pramesti Sumarsono ◽  
Concilianus Laos Mbato
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
English Education ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Writing Anxiety ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
High Sense

This study explored the writing self-efficacy of English education undergraduates at Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. Nowadays, many students still have not used self-efficacy in their studies. Consequently, they may encounter difficulties when working on tasks. As a result, the scores obtained are not the highest. Which may make them lack the motivation to learn. The purpose of this research was to determine the application of self-efficacy in writing works for the undergraduate course of English Education at Sanata Dharma University. The research question was: How can undergraduate students of the English Education Study Program manage self-efficacy and writing anxiety to complete the academic writing class? This research adopted qualitative methods making use of the Likert scale and interviews. The questionnaire was distributed to Sanata Dharma University’s undergraduates who had received English courses in reading literary works. The results show that undergraduates have a high sense of self-efficacy, can complete academic writing on time, and we are motivated by their internal and surrounding environments.

scholarly journals Psychological aspects of acquisition of writing skills in English language

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Shabnam Ismayilova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
English Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Writing Anxiety ◽  
Affective Factors ◽  
Teaching Language ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Integral Role

Affective factors play an integral role in English language learning. If we want to be successful in teaching language writing, we need to look into these socio-psychological factors of students. There is a correlation between self-efficacy and writing anxiety that directly influences students’ writing performance. Students’ self-confidence in writing can minimize the anxiety. Pedagogically, methods are chosen specially by teachers, because of acquisition and learning of writing skills of students.

Reducing Second Language Writing Anxiety

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-47
Author(s):  
Bashak Tarkan-Blanco
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Second Language Writing ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
Writing Assignments ◽  
Writing Anxiety ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Writing Assignment

Academic writing is a difficult task for many post-secondary students in the U.S. However, it is particularly challenging for ESL students due to linguistic and cognitive factors. This challenge may lead to second language writing anxiety (SLWA), as a result of which some students may perform poorly on writing assignments and eventually fail the course. Although previous research studies offer instructional strategies to address SLWA, they are insufficient in their theoretical basis and practical application. Thus, this paper fills that gap by situating those pedagogical recommendations within their theoretical foundations and includes a sample writing assignment with a student self-regulation checklist.

scholarly journals Students’ Speaking Anxiety in English Education Study Program

ELT-Lectura ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-83
Author(s):  
Wandi Syahfutra
Keyword(s):  
English Education ◽  
Private University ◽  
Public University ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Education Study ◽  
English Speaking

This study explores speaking anxiety: the identification of speaking anxiety in English education study program. Using a mixed methods approach, this research selected two different categories, students studying in English Education Department private university and those studying in English Education Department in public university as research participants. The findings suggest that the main factors of speaking anxiety causes at public university were essentially affected by nervousness and idea delivery. Nevertheless, English students in private university claimed that their dominant cause is rooted from self-confidence; considering mistakes and lecturers’ attitude during English speaking performance. This research is beneficial in enriching literature in the scope of English education department, especially in Indonesia and others state adopting English as foreign language. It is crucial to note that students’ voice is worth to listen, as a reflection for English teachers or lecturers identifying their students’ speaking anxiety to apply appropriate and a more effective learning method.   

scholarly journals A Correlation between Self-Confidence and Essay Writing Achievement

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-166
Author(s):  
ROY MARDIANSYAH
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Education ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Writing Achievement ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Text Book ◽  
Essay Writing ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
English Language Teachers

This study investigated the correlation between self-confidence and essay writing achievement, and investigated the influence of self-confidence on essay writing achievement of undergraduate English education study program students of one University in Palembang. The design was a quantitative research. The sample of this study was taken from all fourth semester students. The total number of the students was 134 students. Since 10 were absent, the sample of this study was 124 students. The data were obtained from self-confidence questionnaire and writing test. Descriptive statistic, Pearson Product Moment correlation and regression analysis were administered to find out the correlation and the influence between variables. The result indicated that there was a significant correlation between students’ self-confidence and essay writing achievement with r-obtained was (.620). It was higher than r-table (.176). Besides, there was also a significant influence of self-confidence on essay writing achievement with 38.5%. This study could have implications for English language teachers or lecturer, learners, and text book writers.

DEVELOPING LISTENING FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATION COURSEBOOK FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS OF STKIP SILIWANGI BANDUNG

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilis Suryani ◽  
Ningtyas Orilina Argawati
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Education ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Education Study ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
General Communication

 AbstractListening is one of compulsory subjects for the students of English education study program of STKIP Siliwangi Bandung. It is taught at the first semester as a basic for the students to enhance others skills, such as speaking, reading, and writing. In fact, the students face problems in learning listening and it makes the objectives of learning do not achieve well. So, this research is aimed at creating listening course book to help the students learn effectively. This research focuses on listening for general communication. The research employed Research and Development. This method is divided into three parts; introductional study covers need analysis, literature review, proposal arrangements, and prototype;product developmentcovers materials arrangement and course book arrangement;and testinginvolves validation from expert, and revision. The subject of the research is the first semester students of English education study program of STKIP Siliwangi Bandung. The instruments used were interview and questionnaire. Interview was conducted to gather the data related with the themes used in the course book in every unit. There were six themes obtained through the interview. Then the themes chosen were developed based on the material guideline composed by the researcher in the previous research which cover macro and micro skill. Next is validation by three experts using questionaire. The revison covered the content, display and language, then the test was re-taken to gather the feasible of the coursebook. From the computation, the mean score of content hit the precentage of 79.17, while display was 77.78 and language was 77.5. from the resut, the researchers could assume that the course book was feasible and ready to use in teaching and learning of Listening for General Communication. Key words: listening for general communication, course book. R & D.

scholarly journals Second Language Writing Anxiety of Indonesian EFL Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Reni Kusumaningputri ◽  
Tri Ayu Ningsih ◽  
Wisasongko Wisasongko
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Writing ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Writing Anxiety ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
Student Writers ◽  
Language Difficulties ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Writing Practice

This research reported the types, as well as the causal factors of writing anxiety experienced by 44 volunteered Indonesian student writers from the first and second year of college. This research applied two questionnaires to get descriptions of types and causal factors of writing anxiety; Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI) and Causes of Writing Anxiety Inventory (CWAI), and interview. The findings show that cognitive anxiety is found to be the most experienced type of writing anxiety among both students’ levels. There is a slight difference in the result of CWAI questionnaire in that three major causal factors of freshmen writing anxiety are language difficulties, time pressure, and insufficient writing practice. Meanwhile, the causal factors of sophomores are insufficient writing practice, language difficulties, and insufficient writing technique. These suggest that classroom instructions need to gear on improving students’ linguistic capabilities and writing techniques through modeling.

scholarly journals Analysis of Students’ Motivation in Learning English at Senior High Schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supiah Wagiyo
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
English Education ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Actual Condition ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Instrumental Motivation ◽  
Learning English

AbstractThe problems of the research concerned with the senior high school students’ motivation in learning English. The study would like to find out the kinds of motivations they have and which kinds of motivation dominate them; integrative or instrumental motivation. The respondents of this study were sixty students of senior high schools in Pangkalpinang and nearby who enrolled in English Education Study Program in academic year 2013-2014.This study used quantitative as well as descriptive method and is designed to find out some information from actual condition. Then, a set of questions or questionnaire was used to collect the data and then analyzed and computed the answers of the respondents to find out the value and mean value of each kind of motivation.Based on the result of the study, the researcher found that most of the students have little motivation in learning English. They tend to have instrumental motivation. They have enough self-confidence in understanding oral communication, reading, writing, and speaking but the aspect of culture is less exposed in English language learning. The teachers of English should use the students’ own motives for joining the course, encourage students to be active in the class by giving chance to suggest or giving opinion to solve problems in an experiment activity for instance, ask the students what type of teaching and learning which motivate them most and what kinds of classes which are not motivated them, encourage students to focus on their improvement not only grade or examination. The students can do self-assessment of their own work and find out their strength and weaknesses, encourage the students to work cooperatively in groups without pressure, give feedback without judging their mistakes and errors. Then, give reward which can establish their self-confidence and competence later.Keyword: Student motivation, Instrumental motivation , Self confident

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