scholarly journals The Effect of Literary Text on the Pragmatic Competence and Fluency of ESL Learners

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-157
Author(s):  
Shaukat Ali ◽  
Iftikhar Ali ◽  
Saddam Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Pragmatic Competence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Esl Learners ◽  
Pragmatic Knowledge ◽  
Experimental Group

Literature has an inherent authenticity as an input for language teaching. Literary texts carry with them sociolinguistic and pragmatic knowledge which is pivotal for language learners to have their communicative competence increased. This study investigates the effect of the text of poetry on the pragmatic competence and fluency of ESL students. This is an experimental study consisting of a control group (CG) and an experimental group (EG). The respondents of the study are students of the 3rd semester, Education Faculty, University of Malakand, Pakistan. Before the commencement of the experiment, a speaking-type pretest was administered to students of both groups. Afterward, the control group was taught through traditional teaching materials whereas the experimental group was treated with poetry as teaching materials. At the end of the six-week-long experiment, a posttest like the pretest was again conducted. Moreover, a semi-structured interview was also conducted after the experiment. The scores of the students of both the groups on pretest and posttest were analyzed through statistical tests. The results of the tests indicated that the students of the experimental group performed significantly better than that of the control group in fluency whereas there was no significant difference in the mean scores of both the groups regarding pragmatic competence. However, the students of the experimental group registered significant improvement in pragmatic competence on posttest in intragroup comparison.  The thematic analysis of the interview showed that the learners of the CG were reluctant to express themselves freely. They did not take interest in the group activities and did not actively participate in the presentation activity. On the contrary, the learners of EG were provided with a free-of-fear speaking environment due to the ambiguity and the subjective nature of poetry.  Moreover, the text of the poetry was motivating and led to lengthy and intimate interaction among the students of the experimental group thereby improving their fluency. The study recommends that literary texts may be utilized in ESL classrooms.

scholarly journals The ımpact of the techno-organic education model on the mathematical success rates and attitudes of students

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (33) ◽  
pp. e16854
Author(s):  
Nisanur Can ◽  
Mehmet Turan
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Education Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Dependent Samples ◽  
Experimental Group

Techno-organic education is an education model that allows children to gain the knowledge, skills, and values that are necessary for life by establishing a correct balance of natural and technological understanding. This research was conducted to examine the impact of the Techno-Organic Education Model on students' academic achievements and attitudes for math. For this purpose, the explanatory sequential mixed design was used to conduct this study. The study group consisted of 38 primary school students. Mathematics Course Achievement Test, Mathematics Attitude Scale and semi-structured interview form used as data collection tools. This research included a 4-week application within the scope of the Techno-Organic Education Model program which is developed by the researchers. For the analysis of the quantitative data, independent samples t-test; dependent samples t-test; Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, Mann Whitney U Test, and content analysis method were used. As a result; a statistically significant difference was revealed between pre-test and post-test scores for the success rate and attitude of the students in the experimental group, and there has also been a statistically significant difference between the post-test success and attitude scores of the experimental group and the control group. According to qualitative findings of the study; students think positively about the use of techno-organic education model in their courses, and they generally liked the applications and thought they weren’t too difficult, and that this particular model increased their interest in the course.

scholarly journals Penyembuhan Luka Grade 2 pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus dengan Modern Dressing Wound Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 222-230
Author(s):  
I Dewa Ayu Rismayanti ◽  
I Made Sundayana ◽  
Putu Eka Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims to determine the effect of modern dressings on wound healing of grade 2 diabetes mellitus at Griya Utami Care Bali. The design used in the study was a real experiment with a one-group pre-post test approach. The results showed that the experimental group's average post value was 8.67, with a standard deviation of 2.024. In the control group, the average post value was 10.60, with a standard deviation of 2.874. Based on the results of statistical tests, it was found that the p-value was 0.042, meaning that there was a significant difference in the average post value between the experimental group and the control group. In conclusion, there is an effect of modern dressings on wound healing for grade 2 diabetes mellitus at Griya Utami care Bali. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Grade 2 Diabetes Wounds, Modern Dressing

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF PLACE-BASED PROCESS GENRE MODULE (PBPGM) ON ESSAY WRITING ACHIEVEMENT AMONG FORM FOUR RURAL NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL ESL LEARNERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (43) ◽  
pp. 169-188
Author(s):  
Abd Halib Mohd Ali ◽  
Suyansah Swanto ◽  
Wardatul Akmam Din ◽  
Irma Wani Othman
Keyword(s):  
Rural Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Writing Achievement ◽  
Essay Writing ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Esl Learners ◽  
Experimental Group

Essay writing is known to be a difficult skill among ESL learners, particularly rural students. The present study aims to measure the effects of a Place-Based Process Genre Module (PBPGM) on form four rural ESL learners’ persuasive and expository essay writing from the lens of Sociocultural Theory. A mixed-methods approach adopting a pre-test post-test control group quasi-experimental is employed to determine the significant difference and the Cohen’s d effect size. Purposive random sampling is used, and 30 students in control undergo the conventional teaching, and 30 students in the experimental group undergo a 16-hour intervention of the module. The results of the study indicate that there are significant differences and large effect sizes between the two groups. The experimental group outperforms the control group in both genres. The present study contributes to the field of teaching essay writing to rural ESL learners. The study recommends that process genre approach combined with place-based model texts be incorporated to strengthen and diversify scaffolding for teaching essay writing.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using Inquiry Questions on the Achievement of First Year Secondary School Students

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Mohamed Al-Tarawna ◽  
Ali Abu-Saleem
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
School Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims at investigating the effect of Inquiry questions on the achievement of first year secondary school students looming History of Literature and Literary Texts. The study tried to investigate the following hypotheses: H1: There is no statistically significant difference between the achievement mean scores of male students who were taught through inquiry- questions and the achievement mean scores of those who were taught the same material through traditional techniques. H2 There is no statistically significant difference between the achievement mean scores of the female students who were taught this subject through inquiry questions and those who were taught the same subject through traditional techniques. H3: There is no statistically significant difference between the achievement mean scores of the male and female students who were taught this subject through inquiry questions and those who were taught the same subject through traditional techniques. To investigate these hypotheses, 144 male and female students were randomly assigned to two groups; an experimental group and a control group. Each group had 72 participants. The experimental group was exposed to teaching through inquiry-questions, while the control group was taught the same topics through traditional techniques. The study lasted for one semester. Then, using an achievement test, the researcher investigated the effect of inquiry questions on students' achievements. Results indicated statistically significant differences in favor of the experimental group at the .05 level.

scholarly journals Assessment of Family Focused Intervention on Knowledge among Diabetic Clients

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 620-625
Author(s):  
Manonmani K ◽  
Kanchana S
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic disease worldwide. The low levels of education and poor awareness about the disease have an impact on the health of the people living with diabetes mellitus. To assess the need of family focused intervention on knowledge among diabetic clients. Research approach utilized was quantitative research approach. Research design followed was true experimental design. Family focused intervention was the independent variable in the study. Knowledge was the dependent variable. Samples were selected using total enumeration technique. Pre test was assessed using structured interview schedule. Family focused intervention was given after pre test which includes IEC, counseling regarding diet and specific management, demonstration regarding foot care and exercise. Post test was conducted using the same tool. Comparison of the pre and post test level of knowledge showed that the overall mean knowledge score in the post test was 24.50 and 10.29 in experimental and control group respectively. Comparison between experimental and control group by unpaired ‘t’ test, t=28.03 revealed that there was a high significant difference between the experimental and control group. The results showed that there was significant improvement in the level of knowledge only in the experimental group. This revealed that family focused intervention was effective among diabetic clients. Knowledge was improved among experimental group to whom intervention was given. Hence family focused intervention can be incorporated as an integral component of the comprehensive health care services at primary level to enable the diabetic clients to manage the condition and prevent the complications.

scholarly journals The effect of Instructional Program integrated into (Moodle) on the achievement of a sample of students from Educational Technology Department, Bahrain University

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Mohamed Atta Madani ◽  
Mustafa Mohamed Al abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Instructional Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Electronic Learning Environment ◽  
Integration Of Learning ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims at presenting a model of integrating instructional design represented by an instructional program into one of the most current electronic learning environment called (Moodle). The study will also measure the effect of this design on the achievement of university students. The participants of the study were 60 female and male students from the department of Educational Technology at the College of Education, University of Bahrain, during the academic year (2010-2009). This sample was divided into two groups: control group and experimental group. The control group was taught through the traditional (Moodle) environment, whereby the teaching materials were presented in texts. On the other hand, the experimental group was exposed to the teaching materials also through (moodle), but package was specially designed with graphics and motion. The two groups were given pre- and post-tests. The results of the two tests showed that there is a statistically significant difference between the two groups in the post-test in favor of the use of the learning package through (Moodle). The study recommends the integration of learning programs such learning packages, learning websites, films, and all the programs based on instructional design into instructional environments such as (Moodle) in order to enrich the learning environment and diversify the learning resources. The study also recommends that this approach should be used in both universities and schools. 

scholarly journals Effect of honey mouth-care on xerostomia among semiconscious and unconscious patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1018-1024
Author(s):  
Sasmita Das ◽  
Sailabala Mohanty ◽  
Sonam Debnath
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Mouth Care ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Unconscious Patients ◽  
Experimental Group

A quasi-experimental study was conducted to find out the effect of honey mouth-care on xerostomia among semiconscious and unconscious patients in a selected hospital of Odisha. In this study, an experimental research approach and non-randomized control group design were adopted. 40 patients were selected by the non-probability purposive sampling technique and who met the inclusion criteria were selected for the study. A self-structured interview schedule and record analysis performa were used for collecting socio-demographic data. The Challacombe Scale was used to assess the level xerostomia among the selected patients. In unpaired 't' test, there was a significant difference between the level of xerostomia among the experimental group and control group as 't' value was -6.03 (p<0.0001), which represented that honey mouth-care was effective in reducing the level of xerostomia. In paired 't' test, there was a significant difference between the level of xerostomia in pre-test and post-test score among the experimental group as 't' value was -6.45 (p<0.0001) which represented that honey mouth-care was effective in reducing the level of xerostomia. The chi-square association between levels of xerostomia with selected demographic variables revealed that there was a significant association between the level of xerostomia with age and history of the previous hospitalization. No significant association found between the level of xerostomia with the socio-demographic data and the duration of semi-consciousness or unconsciousness and duration of xerostomia. The findings of the study revealed that honey-mouth-care was highly effective in reducing xerostomia among semiconscious and unconscious clients.

scholarly journals Effect of oral care on bacterial colonization and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 162-166
Author(s):  
Parimala L ◽  
Kavitha K ◽  
Sangeetha R ◽  
Mary Bhagyalatha R
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Colonization ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Clinical Consequences ◽  
Experimental Group

Oral care is significant as it influences both health and clinical consequences of escalated care patients. Oropharyngeal intrusion by microorganisms is basic being developed of nosocomial pneumonia (ventilator-associated pneumonia/VAP) in intensive care units. The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of nesting on posture comfort among low birth weight babies. A quantitative quasi-experimental research design was conducted among 60ventilator supported patients in which 30 were allotted to experimental and 30 to control group. Observational sampling- checklist technique was used to select samples. A semi-structured interview was used to collect demographic data, and pneumonia checklist was assessed. Selected samples on 1st day of intubation in the experimental group and were provided oral care with 0.2% chlorhexidine every 6thhourly till 3rd day (72hours) and maintained pneumonia checklist respiratory rate, PaO2, BUN value, WBC count, platelet count and temperature. For the selected samples of the control group, oral care procedure was not applied. The study finding clearly infers that there was a significant difference in the Day 13 scores of pneumonia checklist variables except for temperature between the experimental and control group which proves the effectiveness of oral care on bacterial colonization and ventilator-associated pneumonia in the experimental group than the patients in the control group who had undergone normal hospital routine measures.

scholarly journals Pemberian kompres hangat efektif untuk pemulihan peristaltik usus pasien post operasi dengan anestesi umum

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Asniah Syamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Major Surgery ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
A Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intestinal Peristalsis ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Almost every patient with major surgery or surgery who uses general anesthesia after surgery does not take any action to help with intestinal peristalsis. Giving warm compresses is one way to reduce muscle spasms, increase and increase blood flow.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to study the solution of warm compresses to postoperative intestinal peristalsis recovery with general anesthesia.Methods: The design of this study was a quasi-experimental design with nonequivalent control group design, a sample of 16 respondents who were taken by consecutive sampling technique. The research was conducted at the Meuraxa Hospital Hospital Banda Aceh in 2019. The data was processed using statistical tests using paired sample t-test.Results: The results of the study have shown that there is the effectiveness of giving warm compresses to the recovery of peristalsis in the experimental group with a value of p= 0.000 (p < 0.05), and the independent t-test shows that there is a significant difference in intestinal peristalsis between the experimental group and the control group in post patients. surgery under general anesthesia with a value of p= 0.022 (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The effectiveness of warm compresses on the recovery of intestinal peristalsis in the experimental group and the control group in postoperative patients with general anesthesia. It is hoped that patients and nurses can apply warm compresses after surgery with general anesthesia

scholarly journals Effects of Montessori Teaching Method on Writing Ability of Iranian Male and Female EFL Learners

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Aghajani ◽  
Hadi Salehi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group Members ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This study was an attempt to find out the impact of Montessori teaching method on EFL learners’ writing achievement. To fulfill the purpose of the study, out of 150 students, 95 male and female students were selected randomly to participate in this study. All of them were given a pretest to find out their level of proficiency. They had no background knowledge of English and they had not studied English before. They were also divided randomly into two groups namely experimental and control. The experimental group consisted of 23 male and 27 female learners while the control group consisted of 21 male and 24 female learners. Experimental group members were instructed based on Montessori teaching method and their instruction was based on different Montessori materials. The control group members had a routine teaching process. Each group was a mixture of both male and female learners with the age range of 5-6. After 12 sessions, writing posttest was given to both groups to evaluate whether there is any significant difference between these two groups or not. The obtained data were analyzed both descriptively and inferentially. The data were analyzed by statistical tests such as one-way ANCOVA and one-sample t-test. The statistical analyses revealed that there was significant statistical differences between two groups mean scores on the writing posttest. Therefore, it can be argued that Montessori teaching method had significant impact on learners’ writing skill.

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