scholarly journals The Use of Valuing Strategies into Enhancing Creativity in EFL Writing

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Luqman Rababah ◽  
Ala’Eddin Abdullah Ahmed Banikalef
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
School Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The One ◽  
Academic Year

The present study aimed at finding out the valuing strategies used by EFL teachers to enhance student’s creativity in writing. The present study made use of a qualitative approach to obtain data from the Discovery School students in Amman, Jordan and to determine the answers to the research questions. This study was carried out in the one hundred branches of Discovery Schools (DSs) located in Amman, Jordan for the Academic year 2018/2019. Using a convenience sample, ten EFL teachers were chosen as a sampling for the current study. The present study conducted interviews with EFL teachers and observed them. The participants were selected from the first secondary cycle as the cycle holds significance. To check the trustworthiness and credibility of qualitative data, the researcher utilized two strategies, triangulation and member check. The interview data analysis showed that eight teachers believed that using the strategy was important. On a negative note, the results from the observation showed that only three teachers actually employed this strategy among their teaching techniques. Further research is recommended on the same topic in different settings.

scholarly journals The Deliberative Approach In Teaching Dialogue Texts To Middle School Students/ المقاربة التداولية في تدريس النصوص الحوارية لتلاميذ المرحلة المتوسطة

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bourouba Hafida ◽  
Sahraoui Khelifa ◽  
Fecih Mokrane
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Other ◽  
School Students ◽  
Main Approach ◽  
Middle Stage ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The One

This research deals with the deliberative approach in teaching the dialogic text in middle school;given the importance of this approach, which is concerned with language during its use and goes beyond the vocalized formto search for its hidden meaning and purposes. This research was initiated by defining the terms of the study;then we dealt with the reality of teaching the dialogue text in the middle stage, where we reviewed the method or approach by which the dialogue text is taught in the Algerian middle school.The research also included the importance of adopting the deliberative approach in teaching the dialogue text and the method of investing it in the learning-teaching process.As the most appropriate alternative, given the mechanisms and techniques it provides that make the process of teaching the dialogue text more interactive and active, then we concluded the research with a set of results that we reached. The main approach that we adopted in this research is the qualitative approach which is based on collecting qualitative data as a first stage, and then we used qualitative analysis in presenting and analyzing this data and through discussing of these data, we came to important results and conclusions. As for the type; we have relied this study through our attempt to search for methods and techniques dialogue texts to middle school students and their suitability to the nature of the dialogue text. As it a communicative text, in its teaching we need an approach that touches its various interactive aspects; Whether it is apparent or implicit on the one hand, and also the effectiveness of these methods in stimulating motivation, suspense and attracted students on the other hand; We also relied on primary and secondary sources. And we have reached a set of conclusions, which summarize it stressing the importance of adopting the deliberative approach in teaching dialogic texts. This is due to the mechanisms and techniques that provides it and make the process of teaching the dialogue text more interactive and dynamic

scholarly journals Teachers’ Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools into Writing Classes: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Luqman M Rababah
Keyword(s):  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Writing Classes ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Integration Of Ict ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Academic Year

Integration of ICT is invaluable in writing classes as it affects the writing abilities of students positively and improves their EFL writing. This study has made use of qualitative design. Ten EFL teachers have been chosen based on the convenience sample to answer the research questions. Using the observation tool, this study has been carried out in the first semester of the academic year 2018/2019. The participants were all from private secondary school stages in Irbid, Jordan where the ICT infrastructure is available in the classrooms. The observations revealed that the observed teachers integrate various media and technologies in their instruction in classrooms. Further studies are recommended to compare between public and private schools in terms of the integration of ICT tools.

scholarly journals Enhancing Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Through Total Physical Response (TPR) for Elementary School Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Hanifah Ayu Retnoningsih ◽  
Suparno Suparno ◽  
Ellisa Indriyani Putri Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Data Reduction ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Data Display ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Response ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Academic Year

<p>This article is aimed to describe whether Total Physical Response can enhance the students’ vocabulary mastery and the students’ attention during the implementation of Total Physical Response. The Classroom Action Research is adopted as the research design. The data were collected by conducting observation, interview, test and making field notes. The qualitative data were analyzed by Miles and Huberman’s method namely data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Meanwhile, the quantitative data were analyzed by using non-independent t-test and simple statistical method. Based on the data collected from 32 students of one elementary school in Surakarta in the academic year of 2017/2018, the findings show that the implementation of Total Physical Response can enhance the students’ vocabulary mastery and there are active students in the classroom during the implementation of Total Physical Response.<strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals Using Reflexive Interviewing to Foster Deep Understanding of Research Participants’ Perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 160940691882502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Sandro Gomes Pessoa ◽  
Erin Harper ◽  
Isabela Samogim Santos ◽  
Marina Carvalho da Silva Gracino
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Research Questions

It is usual that researchers, in the process of transcribing interviews or even during data analysis, realize that important issues were superficially mentioned by the interviewees, but for several possible reasons, these topics were not explored by the researcher in-depth or properly. It is also common during the interview to not realize that certain content evoked by the participants are connected to the research questions that originated the study. Similarly, some content brought in by the interviewees may seem confusing, contradictory, or even insufficient to be subjected to protocols of qualitative data analysis. This article aims to present a technique that allows researchers to have a deeper and more accurate understanding of the subjective topics that may emerge through a qualitative approach: the reflexive interview. This technique consists of the engagement of the interviewer and interviewee in the process of elaboration and collective understanding of the interviewee’s perspectives and experiences. Rather than only reporting their experiences descriptively, interviewees, with the support of interviewers, have the opportunity to share the meanings of the reality surrounding them and the events of their own lives, without being interpreted arbitrarily only by the interviewer. This article intends to conceptualize the reflexive interview, pointing out its benefits and the procedures necessary to employ it in a qualitative study. Two case studies are presented to the reader to illustrate the reflexivity processes that can engage participants through this resource, as well as how reflexive interviewing promotes a deep understanding of participants’ perspectives. Finally, general recommendations are provided, including examples of questions that can compose a script of a reflexive interview. It is hoped that this article provides a new resource for researchers interested in more accurately embodying participants’ perspectives and experiences.

scholarly journals Using Collaborative Learning Strategies to Improve Creativity in EFL Writing: Attitudes and Actual Use

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Luqman M Rababah
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Collaborative Teaching ◽  
Writing Classroom ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Convenience Sampling

This qualitative study aims at exploring the collaborative learning strategies adopted by EFL teachers. The study also investigates the actual use of these strategies among the participants. Ten EFL teachers have been chosen based on the convenience sampling. To answer the research questions, the present study has made use of two instruments, namely interviews and observations.  The interview results revealed that the participating teachers expressed their opinions on how they used collaborative learning strategy for promoting their students’ creativity in EFL writing. Classroom observations revealed that all the teachers who claimed to employ this strategy used a combined set of collaborative teaching activities. Additional research should be conducted and results should be interpreted and spread in the field for effective professional development.

scholarly journals Education for Sustainable Development and Innovation in Engineering School: Students’ Perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6002
Author(s):  
Fatma Fourati-Jamoussi ◽  
Michel J. F. Dubois ◽  
Marie Chedru ◽  
Geoffroy Belhenniche
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Training Process ◽  
School Students ◽  
International Program ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The One ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Over Time

This article is the continuation of the work that has already been completed in a first study on the perception of engineering students at UniLaSalle Beauvais about education for sustainable development (SD) and innovation. Its purpose is to show the evolution over time of the perception of engineering students regarding SD and innovation after integrating the international program called “Go-LaSalle”. In this training process, students spend the second semester of their third academic year in partner universities of the worldwide Lasallian network. To identify and measure the change of students’ perception, we have designed a survey that was sent to two engineers’ training classes (specialties) Agronomy and Agro-Industries and Food and Health. The results show that although some differences and similarities appear between the two specialties, there are few significant changes on student’s perception before and after the six-month international program (called “Go-LaSalle”). Finally, the study shows, on the one hand, that the students trust the institution, the companies and their teachers more than their own inclinations; on the other hand, it allows the institution to adapt their training to both collective needs and the demands of the environment.

scholarly journals Caries de la infancia temprana en población de 3 a 5 años de edad

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-375
Author(s):  
Laura Patricia Sáenz Martínez ◽  
Carmen Osorno Escareño ◽  
Leonor Sánchez Pérez ◽  
Isabel Luengas Aguirre
Keyword(s):  
Mexico City ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Who Criteria ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
The One ◽  
The City ◽  
Central Trend

La caries de la infancia temprana (CIT) se desarrolla poco después del inicio de la erupción de los primeros dientes temporales, evoluciona rápidamente e implica un riesgo mayor de nuevas lesiones y atención de urgencias. Objetivo. Estimar la prevalencia de CIT en preescolares entre 3 y 5 años de edad, al sur de la ciudad de México. Metodología. Estudio transversal y descriptivo, con una muestra por conveniencia de niños que asistían a una escuela de educación preescolar. Se conformó por 136 infantes (82 niñas y 54 niños), previo consentimiento informado de los padres, cuya edad promedio fue de 4.3±0.8 años. El diagnóstico clínico de la CIT lo realizaron dos examinadores calibrados (Kappa 0.89, P<0.001) con criterios de la OMS. El análisis se realizó en el programa SPSS y consistió en medidas de tendencia central, dispersión y X2 (P<0.05). Resultados. La distribución de la población por género y edad no mostró diferencias significativas (P>0.124). La presencia de CIT afectó a 63.4% de niñas y 61.1% de niños sin diferencias (P=0.786). La prevalencia de CIT a los 3 años fue de 40.7%, a los 4 años de 78.9% y a los 5 años de 62% (P=0.007). Los incisivos centrales superiores tuvieron el mayor número de superficies cariadas, seguidos por los primeros molares y los dientes menos afectados fueron los laterales inferiores. La superficie oclusal/incisal fue la de mayor presencia de caries. Conclusiones. La prevalencia de CIT fue alta en esta región de la ciudad y los dientes más afectados fueron los centrales superiores.   Early childhood caries (ECC) is developed a little after the beginning of the eruption of the first temporary teeth, it evolves rapidly and implicates a major risk of new lesions and urgent attention. Objective. To estimate the prevalence of ECC in pre-school students between three to five years of age, in the south of Mexico City. Methodology. Transversal and descriptive study, with a convenience sample of pre-school children. It was formed by 136 infants (82 girls and 54 boys), with previous informed consent from the parents, and whose average age was of 4.3±0.8 years. The clinical diagnose of the ECC was performed by two calibrated examiners (Kappa 0.89, P<0.001) following the WHO criteria. The analysis was made using the SPSS program with central trend measurements, dispersion and X2 (P<0.05). Results. The distribution of the population by gender and age did not show any significance differences (P>0.124). The presence of ECC affected 63.4% of the girls and 61.1% of the boys with no differences (P=0.786). The prevalence of ECC at three years of age was of 40.7%, at four of 78.9% and at five of 62% (P=0.007). The central superior incisor teeth had the highest number of surfaces with cavities, followed by the first molars, and the inferior lateral teeth were the least affected. The oclusal/incisal surface was the one that presented more cavities. Conclusions. The prevalence of ECC was high in this region of the city, and the most affected teeth were the central superior ones.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Mainland China: Findings Based on Student Diaries

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Xiaoqin Zhu ◽  
Janet T. Y. Leung ◽  
Tak Yan Lee ◽  
Florence K. Y. Wu
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Social Programs ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
School Students ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Academic Year

Objectives: Based on 859 student diaries, the present study evaluated a positive youth development program entitled “Tin Ka Ping (TKP) Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social programs (P.A.T.H.S.) ” project implemented in mainland China during the 2015–2016 academic year. Method: To understand the perceived effectiveness of the students, the study analyzed quantitative as well as qualitative data derived from the student diaries. Results: The students held very positive views toward the program and the implementers. The narratives of the students also showed that they perceived improvement in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, familial, and societal domains after joining the program. Conclusion: In conjunction with the subjective outcome evaluation findings, the present findings suggest that the “TKP P.A.T.H.S.” project is able to promote holistic development of secondary school students in mainland China.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING WORD BUBBLE GAME TO TEACH VOCABULARY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Abdullah Farih ◽  
Wahyu Maulidah
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Development Method ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Games Teaching ◽  
Addie Model ◽  
Method R ◽  
Academic Year

The research aims at developing vocabulary materials based on Word Bubble Games for the students of Elementary School students’. The main purpose of this study is to help the English teachers to create fun activities in teaching English by introducing traditional Word Bubble games to the students. To reach the purpose of the study, the researcher employed Research and Development method (R&D) and adapted ADDIE’ model. The researcher used three instruments to obtain the data such as interview, questionnaires and observation. The obtained data will be classified based on the instrument used. To show the results, the researcher explained them in quantitative and qualitative approach. The results show that most of fifth grade students of MI Fathul Huda give a good response toward the developed games. In addition, the experts gave an excellent judgment to the developed materials. After finishing all the stages, the researcher finally provided prototype product. The prototype product is a handbook for the teachers to teach vocabulary. The book entitled “Gladhi English” which comprises of six lessons and ten games which have been modified in order to be applicable in teaching vocabulary. Key words: Word Bubble Games, Teaching Vocabulary

scholarly journals Patterns of parental authority and its relation to self-assertion among adolescents In the Upper Galilee region - Palestine: أنماط السلطة الوالدية وعلاقتها بتوكيد الذات لدى المراهقين في منطقة الجليل الأعلى- فلسطين

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Yousef Artoul ◽  
Thib Mohammed Al Rowad
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Parental Authority ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Class Level ◽  
The One ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Positive Significant Correlation

The aim of this study is to examine Parental Authority Patterns and Relationship with Self-Assurance among Adolescents in the Upper Al-Galilee Area in light of gender and grade level. The sample of the study consisted of (177) secondary school students selected from public schools at Upper Al-Galilee Area in Palestine in the academic year 2015/2016. To achieve the objective of the study, the researchers used Parental Authority Patterns Scale developed by (Kuhar) and Self-Assurance Scale developed by alfet (2015). Validity and reliability for both scales were established. The results of the study arithmetic mean of the total score for the Parental Authority Patterns Among Adolescents in the Upper Al-Galilee Area showed was (3.2480), with a standard deviation (.51257), and the degree of appreciation is moderate. The study showed that Self-Assurance level among Adolescents was moderate. The Results of the study showed a positive significant correlation between Parental Authority Patterns as a whole and style democratic power on the one hand and the level of Self-Assurance Among Adolescents in the Upper Al-Galilee Area, And no significant correlation between the Authority authoritarian style and the level of Self-Assurance Among Adolescents in the Upper Al-Galilee Area. There were no significant differences in Parental Authority Patterns Among Adolescents in the Upper Al-Galilee Area due to gender and class level. and significant differences in the level of Self-Assurance Among Adolescents in the Upper Al-Galilee Area due to gender, in favor of females. and no significant differences in the level of Self-Assurance Among Adolescents in the Upper Al-Galilee Area due to class level. The study recommended the need for future research examining the Parental Authority Patterns and Relationship with Self-Assurance in other student’s population in the Palestinian society and compare their results with the ones reported in the current study.

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