scholarly journals Aliya madrasah students’ motivation for learning English in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-84
Author(s):  
Abu Rashed Md. Mahbuber Rahman ◽  
Ilyana Jalaluddin ◽  
Zalina Mohd Kasim ◽  
Ramiza Darmi
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Monthly Family Income ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Integrative Motivation ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Parents Education ◽  
Learning English

The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors and level of motivation for learning English among Aliya madrasah students in Bangladesh. The study also explored to find out the differences in students’ motivation for learning English as L2 based on the gender of the students, parents’ education level, and monthly family income of their parents. The data for this study was collected via a questionnaire survey among 300 participants selected through a simple random method from six Aliya madrasahs. The Adapted Attitude Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) questionnaire of Gardner (1985, 2004) was employed in this study. The data for this study was analysed quantitatively such as descriptive statistics, independent sample T-test, and one-way ANOVA using (SPSS) version 25 as a statistical tool. The results showed that most of the students were instrumentally motivated for learning English than integrative motivation and their motivation level was high. The analysis also showed that there was a statistically significant difference in their motivation for learning English based on their parents' monthly family income, and their parents' education level. However, the result revealed no significant difference in their motivation for learning English with regard to gender. On the basis of the results, the implications were discussed concerning students’ motivation for learning English

scholarly journals Attitudes Towards Learning English Among The Aliya Madrasah Students in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Rashed Md Mahbuber Rahman ◽  
Ilyana Jalaluddin ◽  
Zalina Mohd Kasim ◽  
Ramiza Darmi
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Demographic Profiles ◽  
Monthly Family Income ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Behavioral Attitudes ◽  
Parents Education ◽  
Learning English ◽  
Attitudes Towards Learning

Affective variables such as attitude, autonomy, motivation, self-esteem, and anxiety are crucial among the factors that contribute to learning a second/foreign language. Among them, one of the most important factors in inspiring learners to learn a language is their attitudes towards learning. The purpose of this study was to examine the cognitive, emotional as well as behavioral attitudes of Bangladeshi Aliya madrasah students towards learning English. The study also explored the differences in their attitudes towards learning English based on demographic profiles, that is, their gender, their parents’ monthly family income, and their parents’ education level. Data were obtained via questionnaire surveys and they were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics, independent T-test, and one-way ANOVA. The results revealed that the participants demonstrated highly positive cognitive, emotional, and behavioral attitudes towards learning English. The analysis also showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the students’ attitudes towards learning English based on their parents’ monthly family income and their parents’ education level. However, the results presented no significant difference in the students’ attitudes towards learning English in relation to gender. This finding may help teachers to improve their classroom preparation by understanding their students’ attitudes better and making the learning activities easier for them. Moreover, it may inform the students’ attitudes to the authorities and policymakers responsible for devising policy for madrasah education, planning curriculum and designing materials for the madrasah students.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN LEARNING ENGLISH

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-75
Author(s):  
Suci Farianti
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Economic Level ◽  
The Social ◽  
Occupation Level ◽  
Parents Education ◽  
Learning English

The research focused on the social factors which can influence the students’ achievement in learning English. Social factors are believed as the factors which play a crucial role in language learning and it can give impacts on foreign language learning. In this case, this research was conducted to investigate the impacts of social factors of parents’ economic level, Parents’ education level, parents’ occupation level and the environment on students’ achievement in learning English as a foreign language. The objects of the research were 10 students with special need and their parents at the eighth grade of SLB Negeri Pembina Aceh Tamiang. In conducting the data, the test and the questionnaire were designed. The twenty question items of the test were given to the students and an eighteen item of questionnaire were given to the parents’ to find out the require information on the social factors. In addition, in analyzing the data, all available data were processed by SPSS 17.0 for descriptive, correlation, ANOVA, and predictive analysis. Furthermore, based on the finding and the result of the research, the hypothesis (H0) of the research was rejected. In other word, there was no a significant correlation between social factors namely parents’ economic level, parents’ education level, parent’s  occupation level and environment on students’ achievement in learning English. Therefore, it can be stated that the variety of the students’ scores were not influenced by the social factors discussed on this research in which it was probably influenced by other factors such as the personality of the students, the students’ disability, etc.

English Language Motivation between Gender and Cultures

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Said Rashid Al Harthy
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Integrative Motivation ◽  
Learning English

Abstract This study investigates the effects of the socio-cultural factors on the motivation of female and male students in 14 Arab and non-Arab countries through 14 studies. The findings indicate that both genders in the two groups share some interests of motivation for learning English, but they differ in some cultural factors that influence or hinder their learning. The findings of this research found that female students′ integrative motivation and attitudes towards English are higher than male students. The present study suggests a serious need for conducting qualitative or mixed method studies to investigate this phenomenon and to propose practical alternatives to increase male students' language motivation to learn English especially the integrative type. Pedagogical implications for teachers and suggestions for further research are included.

Customer experience quality and demographic variables (age, gender, education level, and family income) in retail stores

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 940-955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj Deshwal
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Customer Experience ◽  
Retail Store ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Gender Education

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on ascertaining whether and how groups based on demographic variables (age, gender, education level, and family income) differs for dimensions of customer experience quality in the Indian retail store context. Design/methodology/approach A 23 items instrument was distributed to retail store customers. Demographic variables were age, gender, education level, and family income. Finally, the analysis was performed on 346 responses. ANOVA test was performed to find out the significant difference between the groups based on demographic variables with respect to components of customer experience quality in the Indian retail store context. Findings Analysis revealed that some categories of demographic variables differ with respect to dimensions of customer experience quality in the Indian retail store context. Originality/value Authors believe that this is the first study, which applies EXQ model in India retail context.

scholarly journals Motivation in second language acquisition among learners in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-333
Author(s):  
Ali Sorayyaei Azar ◽  
Darshini Tanggaraju
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Global Learning ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Motivational Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Learning English

Lack of motivation is the critical factor which affects university students’ learning process in Malaysia. Hence, this study is an attempt to investigate the types of motivation which Bachelor students used in learning English at one of the private universities in Malaysia. It was also analysed to determine the motivational level of the Bachelor students who learn English as a Second Language (ESL). This study used a quantitative method where the data was collected through the questionnaire adapted from Gardner’s (1972) Attitude, Motivation Test Battery (AMTB). The questionnaire was distributed to 150 students and the data was analysed quantitatively. The findings showed that the majority of the Bachelor students were instrumentally motivated towards learning ESL. The result concerning the level of motivation showed that the students had a high level of instrumental motivation for learning English, compared to integrative, resultative, and intrinsic ones. Yet, it is also apparent that all four types of motivation are at a high motivational level. Based on the findings, a few suggestions were highlighted. First, the lecturers should always design a classroom environment that promotes students’ motivation towards learning ESL. Second, students should be given more opportunities to visit other English native countries under Global Learning Programmes (GLP). In that case, teachers or lecturers of ESL should promote all types of motivation in the classroom and guide students towards achieving goals.

scholarly journals Comparison of Health Care Expenditure Patterns between Various Income Deciles: Iran Urban Households (2009–2014)

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 301-306
Author(s):  
Abbas Assari Arani ◽  
Hessam Mardantabar ◽  
Loft Ali Agheli ◽  
Ghahreman Abdoli
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Healthcare Expenditure ◽  
Health Care Expenditure ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Expenditure Patterns ◽  
Urban Households ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Percent Increase ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract This study estimates and compares healthcare expenditure patterns of different income deciles of urban households by ordinary least square (OLS) method. Data is obtained from houshold survey data and includes healthcare expenditure, family income, the education level of parents, number of children and the average age of parents during 2009-2014. The purpose is to identify the effectiveness of each variable on healthcare expenditure between different income deciles. Moreover, it will be examined that if there is any significant difference between effects of variables on healthcare expenditure in different income deciles. The results indicate that the pattern of healthcare expenditure varies between different income deciles. The first and second deciles show a similar pattern and the level of education of parents doesn’t have any significant effect on the healthcare expenditure. In these deciles, a percent increase in family income, increases the healthcare expenditure less than 1 percent. In addition, other variables except than the education level have a positive effect on the healthcare expenditure. On the other hand, almost the same pattern is observed in other income deciles as well. Thus, family income, the average age of parents and number of children demonstrated a positive effect on healthcare expenditure and the education level of parents showed a negative effect. This finding seems to be related to the preventive effects of education. What’s more is that in the ninth and tenth deciles, a percent increase in family income, leads to more than 1 percent increase in healthcare expenditure. Therefore, the most prominent suggestion to healthcare authorities is to improve the level of awareness of family. And also, this instruction can be categorize base on the average age of parents. This could be done through government agencies or insurance authorities.

scholarly journals Examining the correlation between resilience levels and math and science process skills of 5-year-old preschoolers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-228
Author(s):  
Yasin Tok ◽  
Merve Ünal
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Process Skills ◽  
Mathematical Skills ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Science Process Skills ◽  
Science Process Skill ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mathematics And Science

The aim of this study is to determine whether the resilience levels and mathematics and science process skills of 5-year-old preschoolers vary significantly based on independent variables (gender, number of siblings, education level of the mother, education level of the father, and family income level) and to detect the correlations between them. The sample of the study consisted of 384 children. "Child Information Form, Risk Factors List, Early Childhood Resilience Scale, Early Childhood Mathematics Education Content Standards Scale, and Science Observation Form" were used as data collection tools. In the study, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the resilience levels of children and gender, education level of the father, and family income level. A significant difference was observed between the mathematical skills of the children and the number of siblings, parental education level, and family income level. Also, a significant difference was determined between the science process skill levels of the children and the number of siblings, family income level, and father's education level. There was a moderate positive correlation between resilience and mathematical skills and a high positive correlation between resilience and science process skills. In addition, it was concluded that the resilience levels of children were a significant predictor of their mathematics and science process skill levels.

scholarly journals Does High Anxiety Decrease Motivation for Learning English as a Foreign Language?

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Huda M. Almurshed ◽  
Wafa Aljuaythin
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
High Level ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Learning English

This study investigates the relationship between the level of foreign language anxiety experienced by Saudi female English learners at a Saudi university and the level of their motivation in learning English as a foreign language. The participants were 40 female second-year university students. The instruments the researchers used to gather the data were two questionnaires: Horwitz, Horwitz, and Cope’s (1986) Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) and Gardner’s (2006) Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB). The data were analyzed by calculating the percentages of students’ responses to each item. The findings revealed that Saudi female English learners at King Saud University experienced high levels of foreign language anxiety. The findings also revealed that the learners were highly motivated to learn English. This demonstrates that a high level of motivation to learn English does not prevent the occurrence of a significant level of anxiety. That is, motivation can control foreign language anxiety and assist anxious learners in their determination to learn English.

Determinants of Non-Availing Health Insurance Policy in Rural Areas

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 263-271
Author(s):  
M.K. Durgamani ◽  
R.V. Suresh ◽  
M. Ganesan ◽  
R. Renuka ◽  
K Abirami
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Insurance Policy ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Monthly Family Income ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Major Factors

Health insurance in India is a growing segment of India's economy. In India there is a lack of awareness regarding tools called health insurance. Unlike other segments, Health Insurance is a more complex business because of serious conflicts arising out of unavailability of data and information gap problems. Proper understanding of Indian Health situation and application of principles of insurance, keeping in view the social realities and national objectives, are important. Hence this study attempts to understand the factors that influence the rural people for availing or not availing health insurance policy. Objectives of the study are a) To study the factors influencing the rural people to avail health insurance policy b) To examine the determinants influencing the rural people not to avail health insurance policy c) To understand the association between demography of respondents (with respect to age, educational qualification and monthly family income) and determinants of availing health insurance policy. Null hypothesis was framed to test the association between demography of respondents (age, educational qualification and monthly family income) and the determinants of availing health insurance policy. Primary data was collected from 150 respondents identified by Stratified Random Sampling technique representing rural area of Thanjavore District using structured questionnaire. The data was processed and analysed using SPSS package Version 11 and various statistical tools like f-test and t-test were used for discussion. The study results revealed that educational qualification, age, and family income are the major factors which influence the rural people to avail health insurance policy; gender and marital status are the major factors which prevents the rural people of the study area to avail health insurance policy; Also there is significant difference between the demography of the respondents and the determinants of availing health insurance.

scholarly journals Instrumental and integrative motivation in teaching English for medical purposes

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
Zoran Marosan ◽  
Vuk Markovic
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Target Language ◽  
First Year ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Integrative Motivation ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
Learning English

Introduction. The aim of this paper is to determine the degree and type of motivation for learning English for specific purposes in the first year medical students of the Faculty of Medicine Novi Sad. The paper presents the results of the research on instrumental and integrative motivation carried out in a sample of 61 first year medical students of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad. Material and Methods. The paper is based on a survey carried out during the summer semester of 2017/18. An anonymous survey was conducted through a questionnaire that investigated instrumental and integrative motivation. In addition, the questionnaire included questions on the year of study, semester, number of years of learning English and regularity of attendance. Results. The results are presented in a table and the answers are expressed in percentages. The results were analyzed in two segments, based on the type of motivation that was tested. The research confirmed the hypothesis that medical students had high levels of instrumental motivation, mostly focused on their further advancement in the profession. The research also showed a strong integrative motivation of the respondents and their interest in the elements of culture and civilization of the target language. Conclusion. In conclusion, the possible impacts of this research on practical English teaching for medical purposes should be considered in order to provide guidance for further research.

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