Differences between Visual Style and Verbal Style Learners in Learning English

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Chiu-Jung Chen
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
Type A ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Visual Ability ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Visual Style ◽  
Annotation Type

English proverb is an interested part when learner applied it in real life situation. The participants of this study were chosen from a big university in the middle area of Taiwan. The researchers selected some learners from Department of Foreign Language (DFL) and Department of Non-Foreign Language (DNFL). 40 students were from DFL, and 40 students were from DNFL. According to learner's short-term memory (STM) abilities, the researchers separated participants into four quadrants (Q1-Q4). According to visual style and verbal style of learning style, learning content representation (LCR) types are clarified into Type A, B, C. The research question is that participants with different STM abilities, how different LCR types affect the learning performance of English proverbs? The authors' results described that LCR with pictorial annotation (Type A) help participants with lower verbal ability and higher visual ability (Q2) to have better performance than other three quadrants, because type A participants feel easier to learn content presented in a visual form than in a verbal form. Providing LCR with both written and pictorial annotation (Type C) helps learners best with higher verbal ability and higher visual ability (Q1) in the recognition test. Providing redundancy learning content lead a higher cognitive load and result to irritation and lack of concentration, in accordance with the Cognitive Load theory. It implied that providing simple learning materials (only written annotation, Type B) is useful to participants with lower verbal ability and lower visual ability (Q3). The research results show that instructors should provide suitable learning materials to their learners in accordance with their STM abilities.

Differences Between Visual Style and Verbal Style Learners in Learning English

2019 ◽  
pp. 1894-1908
Author(s):  
Chiu-Jung Chen
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
Type A ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Visual Ability ◽  
Verbal Form ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Visual Style ◽  
Annotation Type

English proverb is an interested part when learner applied it in real life situation. The participants of this study were chosen from a big university in the middle area of Taiwan. The researchers selected some learners from Department of Foreign Language (DFL) and Department of Non-Foreign Language (DNFL). 40 students were from DFL, and 40 students were from DNFL. According to learner's short-term memory (STM) abilities, the researchers separated participants into four quadrants (Q1-Q4). According to visual style and verbal style of learning style, learning content representation (LCR) types are clarified into Type A, B, C. The research question is that participants with different STM abilities, how different LCR types affect the learning performance of English proverbs? The authors' results described that LCR with pictorial annotation (Type A) help participants with lower verbal ability and higher visual ability (Q2) to have better performance than other three quadrants, because type A participants feel easier to learn content presented in a visual form than in a verbal form. Providing LCR with both written and pictorial annotation (Type C) helps learners best with higher verbal ability and higher visual ability (Q1) in the recognition test. Providing redundancy learning content lead a higher cognitive load and result to irritation and lack of concentration, in accordance with the Cognitive Load theory. It implied that providing simple learning materials (only written annotation, Type B) is useful to participants with lower verbal ability and lower visual ability (Q3). The research results show that instructors should provide suitable learning materials to their learners in accordance with their STM abilities.

Assessment of Cognitive Load in Multimedia Learning Using Dual-Task Methodology

2002 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland Brünken ◽  
Susan Steinbacher ◽  
Jan L. Plass ◽  
Detlev Leutner
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Cognitive Load Theory ◽  
Multimedia Learning ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Direct Assessment ◽  
Load Theory ◽  
Audiovisual Presentation

Abstract. In two pilot experiments, a new approach for the direct assessment of cognitive load during multimedia learning was tested that uses dual-task methodology. Using this approach, we obtained the same pattern of cognitive load as predicted by cognitive load theory when applied to multimedia learning: The audiovisual presentation of text-based and picture-based learning materials induced less cognitive load than the visual-only presentation of the same material. The findings confirm the utility of dual-task methodology as a promising approach for the assessment of cognitive load induced by complex multimedia learning systems.

A review of vocabulary learning applications: From the aspects of cognitive approaches, multimedia input, learning materials, and game elements

2021 ◽  
pp. 250-272
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Word Knowledge ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Feedback Systems ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Systematic Understanding ◽  
Game Elements

In recent years, mobile applications (apps) have been increasingly used and investigated as a vocabulary learning approach. Despite the extensive use of commercial English as a Foreign Language (EFL) vocabulary learning apps in China, there is a lack of a review of these apps for a systematic understanding of the components and usefulness of app-assisted vocabulary learning. To fill this knowledge gap, this study presents a systematic review of 15 EFL vocabulary learning apps that were most downloaded in China, focusing on how these apps help students develop word knowledge. The results of this study showed that most apps enabled students to access word knowledge through translating words into their native language. Notably, word knowledge was usually presented through text-plus-image and text-plus-image-plus-audio. Most of these mobile apps provided sentence examples as vocabulary learning materials. Many of these apps were integrated with game elements, especially in interactivity or feedback systems and reward systems. Based on the review results, we have provided three recommendations to vocabulary learning app developers concerning the use of video for the input of word knowledge, the efficiency of vocabulary learning, and the integration of more game elements.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Difference Between Infographic Designing Types (Static vs Animated) on Developing Visual Learning Designing Skills and Recognition of its Elements and Principles

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (09) ◽  
pp. 204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Kamal Afify
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Instructional Processes ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group 2

This In the scope of improving learning outcomes in the age of technology, this study comes as an attempt to investigate the extent to which infographics are effective in developing learning outcomes for students. It has also attempted to study the effect of infographics types, static versus animated , on developing the skills of designing and producing visual learning materials, and the recognition of design elements and principles. The study was conducted on a sample of students of the College of Education at Imam Abdu Rahman bin Faisal University (IAU) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sample students number is 36, and they are from students enrolled to study design and production of instructional media course (EDU195N) in the second semester of 2016/2017. The students involved are divided into two experimental groups, group (1) with 19 students who have studied the learning content through static infographics via WhatsApp platform, group (2) with 17 students who have studied the learning content through animated infographics via WhatsApp platform. In the overall, the results revealed that infographics effect the development of some learning outcomes. Besides, the results also demonstrated that static infographic type has more effects on developing skills of designing and producing visual learning materials and recognizing its elements and principles compared to the animated type. And this suggests deep consideration of integrating infographics in teaching e-courses, as well as considering the characteristics and appropriateness of each of the designing types, static versus animated when implemented in instructional processes for better outcomes for learners.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA DENGAN MODEL INKUIRI TERBIMBING UNTUK MELATIHKAN KETERAMPILAN PROSES SAINS SISWA SMA PADA MATERI FLUIDA STATIS

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Putri Ayuningtyas ◽  
Soegimin W.W ◽  
Z.A. Imam Supardi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Process Skills ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Science Process Skills ◽  
Physics Learning

This study aims to produce a feasible, practical, and effective Physics learning materials with guided inquiry models to facilitate high school students science process skills on the static fluids. The learning materials were try outed to the class XI SMA Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Surabaya in the second semester of the academic year 2013/2014 with the replication of three classes which are class XI-IPA 1, XI-IPA 2, and XI-IPA 3. This research is the development research, with four D models. The trial design using one-group pretest-posttest design. The results were obtained: (1) the validity of learning materials were good category; the readability student textbook and worksheets were good category; (2) learning performance was good category; student’s activities were categorized to students centered learning; (3) students gave the positive mastery of learning with high gain scores; all students are quite able to practice skill process throught the performance test. Based on the result and discussion of this research, it can be concluded that the Physics learning materials with guided inquiry models to facilitate science process skills of high school students on the static fluids were feasible, practical, and effective to be used at learning process. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran Fisika yang  layak, praktis, dan efektif dengan model inkuiri terbimbing untuk melatihkan keterampilan proses sains siswa SMA pada materi fluida statis. Perangkat pembelajaran tersebut diujikan terhadap siswa kelas XI SMA Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Surabaya tahun pelajaran 2013/2014 dengan replikasi tiga kelas yaitu kelas XI-IPA 1, kelas XI-IPA 2, dan kelas XI-IPA 3. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan, dengan model 4-D. Rancangan ujicoba perangkat menggunakan one group pretest-posttest design. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) validitas perangkat pembelajaran berkategori baik; tingkat keterbacaan buku ajar siswa dan lembar kegiatan siswa berkategori baik; (2) keterlaksanaan RPP berkategori baik; aktivitas siswa menunjukkan pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa; (3) respon siswa positif terhadap proses pembelajaran; 93% siswa mencapai ketuntasan hasil belajar dengan skor peningkatan yang tinggi; seluruh siswa sudah cukup mampu untuk berlatih keterampilan proses melalui tes kinerja. Berdasarkan hasil dan diskusi penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran Fisika dengan model inkuiri terbimbing untuk melatihkan keterampilan proses sains siswa SMA pada materi fluida statis layak, praktis, dan efektif digunakan dalam pembelajaran.

scholarly journals Learners’- produced learning materials: a step towards learner autonomy in EFL Grammar classes

2018 ◽  
pp. 20-42
Author(s):  
Amal Msimeer ◽  
Eman Elmejie ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Language Classes

This paper presents an experimental research study in which the two researchers aim to promote learner autonomy in language learning by means of learner-produced learning materials. The study was conducted at the Department of English in the Faculty of Arts in Misurata, Libya during the academic term-spring 2018. The participants were 50 Libyan students who major in English and they were all enrolled in semester 2 and studied Grammar II course. The participants were required to produce their own learning material which was about a particular grammar item. Semi-structured interviews with the participants were undertaken to know about their reaction towards the experience of taking responsibility to create a learning material, what autonomous strategies they were able to develop while designing the learning materials, what type of learning materials they were able to produce. The findings of the current study revealed that learner autonomy can be fostered in EFL classes in Libya and that Libyan students can develop some autonomous learning strategies. It is concluded that learner-produced learning materials can be a successful and an effective tool to promote learner autonomy in EFL (English as a foreign language) classes.

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