scholarly journals English language proficiency and academic performance: A study of a medical preparatory year program in Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feroze Kaliyadan ◽  
Nazer Thalamkandathil ◽  
SrinivasRao Parupalli ◽  
TarekTawfik Amin ◽  
MagdyHassan Balaha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Preparatory Year

scholarly journals English language proficiency and academic performance of Nursing Students speaking English as a second language

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Manal F. Alharbi ◽  
Sahar M. Yakout
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Language Acculturation ◽  
Open Questions

Abstract Introduction. Students who speak English as a second language (ESL) may face considerable challenges at English language universities. Aim. To investigate the English language proficiency and academic performance of ESL bachelor’s degree nursing students. Methods. A correlational design was used with a sample of 136 nursing students who completed a structured questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics, variables that affect language proficiency, open questions, and English Language Acculturation Scale (ELAS) to identify their English proficiency. Results. Forty-three percent of the participants experienced difficulty in understanding the second language in clinical practice, 68% experienced challenges in studying the second language, and 47% were embarrassed to speak English. Approximately 71% of the participants had low ELAS scores and 58% had a good grade point average (GPA). Regression analysis revealed that internal motivation, study challenge, and entrance GPA were predictors of academic performance. Conclusions. The results suggest that students’ grades were correlated with their use of English to read and write during their studies. Thus, faculty administrators should have concrete plans for improving and monitoring the English language proficiency of students throughout their enrolment.

scholarly journals English Language Proficiency and its Relationship with Academic Performance and the Nurse Licensure Examination

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado ◽  
Marianne G. Sotelo ◽  
Liza Marie M. Ramirez ◽  
Maylin P. Habaña ◽  
Rosana Grace Belo-Delariarte
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Nursing School ◽  
Licensure Examination

Past researches have shown that various factors influence students’ success in nursing school and the Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE). Such factors should be studied as foundations of the nursing programs. Problems with proficiency in the language used by the instructor to teach curricular courses may be considered a barrier to effective learning and academic success. This study ascertained the influence of English language proficiency to the academic performance of students in professional nursing courses and the NLE. This study employed a retrospective descriptive correlational study design. Secondary analysis of data sets of 141 nursing students in one nursing school in the Philippines was performed. Pearson’s r was used to determine the correlation between variables. Findings showed that there were significant correlations between academic performance and the Verbal Ability subscale of the Nursing Aptitude Test (p=.003) and the three English courses included in the nursing curriculum (p=.000). There were also significant correlations between the NLE ratings and Verbal Ability (p=.000) and the three English courses (p=.000). English language proficiency is an important factor in determining academic and licensure success of nursing students. Nursing schools must ensure that approaches in improving students’ English language proficiency must be well integrated into the undergraduate nursing program.

scholarly journals English Language Proficiency and Its Relationship with Academic Performance and the Nurse Licensure Examination

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado ◽  
Marianne Sotelo ◽  
Liza Marie Ramirez ◽  
Maylin Habaña ◽  
Rosana Grace Belo-Delariarte
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Nursing School ◽  
Licensure Examination

Background: Studies have shown that various factors influence students’ success in nursing school and the Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE). Such factors should be studied as foundations of the nursing programs. Problems with proficiency in the language used by the instructor to teach curricular courses may be considered a barrier to effective learning and academic success.Purpose: This study ascertained the influence of English language proficiency on the academic performance of students in professional nursing courses and the NLE.Methods: This study employed a retrospective descriptive correlational study design. Secondary analysis of existing research data sets of 141 nursing students in one nursing school in the Philippines was performed. Pearson’s r was used to determine the correlation between variables.Results: Findings showed that there were significant correlations between academic performance and the Verbal Ability subscale of the Nursing Aptitude Test (p=0.003) and the three English courses included in the nursing curriculum (p=0.000). There were also significant correlations between the NLE ratings and Verbal Ability (p=0.000) and the three English courses (p=0.000).Conclusion: English language proficiency is an important factor in determining the academic and licensure success of nursing students. Nursing schools must ensure that approaches in improving students' English language proficiency must be well integrated into the undergraduate nursing program.

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship between English Language Proficiency and Academic Performance of Engineering Students in Mehran University Jamshoro, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bibi Sadia ◽  
Shumaila Memon ◽  
Habibullah Pathan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
The Relationship

The present study investigated the relationship between language proficiency and academic performance of students at Mehran university Jamshoro, Sindh. The study employed quantitative correlational research design to measure the variables. The researchers adapted English language test to measure the language proficiency of the learners. And CGPA (cumulative grade point average) to measure the academic performance of the research participants. The researchers collected data from 100 undergraduate students by doing simple random sampling. The data was collected in two phases: first pilot study and then main study. The pilot study was done before the actual research to measure validity and feasibility of the adopted English language proficiency test. The cronbach alpha was used to check reliability of the data. SPSS version 26 was used to perform the Pearson correlation analysis. The findings revealed that data was reliable with alpha value. 702 and the correlation was highly positive with a value of .826 at the significance value .000. The study confirms that the language has played a pivotal role to improve academic performance of the students studying in Mehran university of science and technology.

scholarly journals Practising English through out-of-class language learning activities (OCLLA): EFL preparatory year students perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-143
Author(s):  
Khaled Elkotb Elshahawy ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Reflective Journals ◽  
Preparatory Year

The current study investigated the insights and perceptions of the EFL preparatory year students at Al-Baha University in Saudi Arabia concerning improving their English language proficiency, namely, vocabulary and grammar learning, speaking skills, listening skills, reading skills, and writing skills, through out-of-class language learning activities. The instruments of the study were pre/post-English language proficiency skills test (ELPT) and the student's weekly reflective journals (SWRJ). The study participants were 100 male students aged 18 to 20 years old. The application of the study program, Five Phases Out-of-Class Language Learning Program (FPOCLLP) lasted for three months. Paired samples t-test and the effect size were employed to collect data for the quantitative analysis. Moreover, the student's weekly reflective journals were employed to get qualitative interpretations. The findings of the study indicated that the participants' English language proficiency skills were enhanced as a result of the study program application. Finally, the study identified some recommendations and suggestions based on its results for further future research.

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