Conducting Online Posting Activity on a Social Networking Site (SNS) to Replace Traditional Learner Diaries

2014 ◽  
pp. 489-508
Author(s):  
Noor Saazai Mat Saad ◽  
Melor Md Yunus ◽  
Mohamed Amin Embi ◽  
Mohamad Subakir Mohd Yasin
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Good Research ◽  
Online Posting

This case examines online posting activity by international students in Malaysia. The aim of the case is twofold, where it provides a platform for the students to practice their writing skills and a way to gather data for a bigger project, which is a research project into their English language learning experiences. The issues revolved around a string of decisions made before embarking on the case and challenges faced in running and maintaining the case. They are dissected and presented in two stages and two phases. Decisions were made and challenges were solved in line with the two aims of the case by considering extant literature and good research practice.

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of the Use of Blogs in English Language Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Miftachudin Miftachudin
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
State Institute ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Two Stages

This study aims to provide understanding about students’ perceptions of the benefits of blogs in English language learning and their challenges in authoring blogs. Unlike standard websites, blogs provide free and simple platforms that can be used by students without knowledge of computer language. Blogs can be considered as a new authentic English language learning environment in which reflection and collaboration take place. In addition, this study explores the benefits of blogs in English language learning. Furthermore, it investigates the challenges in authoring blogs that potentially define the gaps between students’ perceptions and blogging practice in English language learning. This study involves three undergraduate students at the State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) Salatiga. It is conducted by using two stages of semi-structured interviews through Skype. The findings from the data analysis outline that the students perceive blogs as a beneficial application for English language learning in the areas of writing, reading and communication. However, they also admit that challenges remain in authoring blogs, such as performance fluctuation, self-confidence and aspects of technology. From the findings, there is a suggestion to formulate strategies in order to counteract the challenges. Thus, the use of blogs improves the quality of English language learning in any future practice.   

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of the Use of Blogs in English Language Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Miftachudin Miftachudin
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
State Institute ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Two Stages

This study aims to provide understanding about students’ perceptions of the benefits of blogs in English language learning and their challenges in authoring blogs. Unlike standard websites, blogs provide free and simple platforms that can be used by students without knowledge of computer language. Blogs can be considered as a new authentic English language learning environment in which reflection and collaboration take place. In addition, this study explores the benefits of blogs in English language learning. Furthermore, it investigates the challenges in authoring blogs that potentially define the gaps between students’ perceptions and blogging practice in English language learning. This study involves three undergraduate students at the State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) Salatiga. It is conducted by using two stages of semi-structured interviews through Skype. The findings from the data analysis outline that the students perceive blogs as a beneficial application for English language learning in the areas of writing, reading and communication. However, they also admit that challenges remain in authoring blogs, such as performance fluctuation, self-confidence and aspects of technology. From the findings, there is a suggestion to formulate strategies in order to counteract the challenges. Thus, the use of blogs improves the quality of English language learning in any future practice.   

scholarly journals Environmental Conditions for English Language Learning in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Noor Saazai Saad
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
English Language ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Two Sides ◽  
Conducive Environment ◽  
Learning English

The importance of environment in students’ language learning process should not be undervalued. This research, underpinned by the Sociocultural Theory by Vygotsky that centres on the tenet of mediation, looks at how the environmental conditions assist and hamper the English learning of a group of international students. The research questions that guide this study are (1) What are the elements in the environment that assist/hamper the English language learning of international students learning English in an institution in Malaysia? (2) How do the conditions in one of these elements assist and hamper the English language learning of international students learning English in an institution in Malaysia? The participants for this study were nine international students studying English in an institution in Malaysia. Data were gathered through observations, interviews and document analysis. Data were analysed thematically and managed by ATLAS.ti. The data revealed that firstly, there were three themes emerging from the data – situations, people, and things/media. Secondly, further deliberation presents two sides of a coin to the ‘situations’ - where on one side, there are, for example, situations that promote English, while on the other side, there are situations which do not. All in all, the findings further enhanced the importance of conducive environment to promote learning.

scholarly journals English Language Learning Through Non-Technology Games: A Case Study of International Students at a Lithuanian University

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagaletchimee Annamalai ◽  
Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan ◽  
Radzuwan Ab Rashid ◽  
Giedre Oleskevicience ◽  
Vilhelmina Vaičiūnienė
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Research on gamified language learning often involves the use of digital games. Little is known about the use of non-technology games in promoting language learning despite their accessibility. This paper aims to fill in this lacuna by providing insights into international students’ engagement in non-technology gamified English language learning in the context of a Lithuanian university. The research, which used a case study approach as its methodology, involved a total of 30 international students at a Lithuanian university together with their two instructors. They were observed for two weeks, and then interviewed by the researchers. An inductive thematic analysis approach proposed by Braun and Clark was used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that the students’ engagement with the non-technology gamified lessons have impacted them positively as they believe that they have improved English language proficiency and better mastery of the 21-st century learning skills. However, the participants raised several issues related to cultural sensitivity and blurred learning outcomes. This study concluded that non-technology games serve as a useful tool in promoting language learning in the 21st century if it is carefully designed to attract learners’ interests and at the same to time meet the learning outcomes. This study is hoped to encourage practitioners to experiment with non-technology gamified lessons and provide guidelines for them in conducting effective non-technology gamified lessons.

scholarly journals A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK TO EXPLORE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 453-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Saazai Mat Saad ◽  
Harison Hanisa Mohd Sidek ◽  
Hazleena Baharun ◽  
Mohd Mudzafar Idrus ◽  
Melor Md Yunus
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
English Language Learning
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