scholarly journals Turkish High School Students’ English Demotivation and Their Seeking for Remotivation: A Mixed Method Research

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cenk Akay
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Problematic Issue ◽  
Long Time ◽  
School Period

Since Gardner introduced the importance of motivation on Language 2 learning, the concept has been accompanied with three more relevant concepts; amotivation, demotivation and remotivation. This paper mainly focused on high school students’ de-motivation and remotivation in English. De-motivation is a set of factors which decreases the motivation level of the learners and re-motivation is an attempt to overcome those de-motivating factors. English learning-teaching process has been a problematic issue for a long time in Turkey. While there are researches focusing on the de-motivating factors in many countries, such a research for Turkish high school students has not been found. This research aimed to fill this research gap and to determine the English demotivation level of the students and the demotivating factors for them and to put forth suggestions to re-motivate the learners. An explanatory design was used as a mixed method research design. The sample was constituted of 579 students. Research results revealed that demotivation level of high school students in English is quite high, their motivation decreases most in high school period. Lack of interest in English, attitude of course teacher, classroom environment and course materials are among demotivating factors. In addition, the students request that, for remotivation, courses should be entertaining, technological tools should be utilized more and frequency of speaking activities should be increased.

scholarly journals Conjuring up the correspondence of high-school students’ self-determination and classroom climate with reading achievement

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 198
Author(s):  
Shahrbanoo Joulide ◽  
Akram Faravani ◽  
Ali Akbar Boori
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reading Achievement ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
School Students

A prevalent goal of education in schools is reading comprehension enhancement. Therefore, a critical issue in   educational psychology is investigating the factors contributing to increase the reading achievement including both classroom climate and self-determination. This study explored the relationships of Iranian High School students’ self-determination and classroom climate with their reading achievement.  150 Iranian (male and female) students from Sama and Fazele high schools in Mashhad were selected through convenience sampling. The instruments were IOWA self-determination, Classroom Climate Questionnaires, and a validated researcher-made test. It was a type of quantitative and correlational research. Results revealed a significant and positive relationship between self-determination and reading ability. They also showed that among the six subscales of the self-determination, financial management had a significant relationship with the reading achievement scores of students. However, the emotional independence of peers had a negative correlation with the reading achievement scores of students. The results showed that teachers’ skill in orienting tasks can enhance reading achievement score and make the classroom climate more motivating. This study has potentially helpful implications for English language teachers, English institutes, and students. Teachers can enhance student’s self-determination by providing a friendly classroom environment and indirectly boost the students’ reading score. 

Benefits of Film Adaptations of Literary Works for English Language Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 178-198
Author(s):  
Sunay Öztürk ◽  
Buğra Zengin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Film Adaptations ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Film Scripts

Despite their potential in language learning, films have not been covered adequately in academic research except some attempts to develop strategies. One of these strategies has been to compare film scripts and their translations, to identify chunks, technical terms, and creative language examples and to list them with their translations, and to do creative dialogue writing activities especially by modeling these scripts where chunks are used extensively. Believing in the importance of evaluating the film scripts with their translations, this study aims to investigate the processes the researcher/teacher's high school students went through in learning and using the target language starting with the use of the film adaptations of the literary works, writing their scripts modeling the film scripts, acting their own scripts, and shooting their performances. The mixed method research design was used with the triangulation of the qualitative and quantitative data. The 68 high school students' views were investigated with Likert scale (1-5) questionnaire along with their comments about the items.

scholarly journals Measuring the Permeability of Vacuum Using a Smartphone

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarier Wannous ◽  
Peter Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Selection Of

The paper offers a few activities for high school students which use the magnetometer of a smartphone to measure the value of magnetic fields. The first part of the paper deals with finding the magnetometer of the used smartphone. Following is the first selection of activities which are focused on discovering the equation for measuring the magnetic field of coil with a negligible length, while the second selection of activities use the discovered equation to measure the permeability of vacuum and finally to measure the magnetic field of the earth. Sample results of the experiments are given, showing the accuracy and effectiveness of the conducted experiments. The activities offer teachers a novel way for teaching the equation for calculating the magnetic field of a coil, as well as measuring the permeability of vacuum in a classroom environment.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception of Google Classroom Implementation as Online Learning Media

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-72
Author(s):  
Ketut Bayu Catur Paramahita
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Classroom Implementation ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Formula Method

The aim of this study was to discover high school students’ general perception about the implementation of Google Classroom as an online learning media, and the factors that influenced the development of the perception. This research used Mixed-method research design as described by Creswell (2014). Subject of this study was the student population of SMAS Lab Undiksha Singaraja. The instruments used for this research were Questionnaire and Interview Guide. The instruments were tested by using Gregory Formula Method and Cronbach-Alpha method. The data that have been obtained was analyzed using quantitative and qualitative method. The result of the research showed that the students of SMAS Lab Undiksha Singaraja held a positive view on the benefits of Google Classroom and its implementation as online learning media. Factors that have influenced this perception are Google Classroom’s ubiquity, students’ familiarity with Google Classroom, Google Classroom’s ease of use and stability in comparison to other similar applications.

scholarly journals Implementation of Interactive Conceptual Instruction (ICI) Learning Model Assisted by Computer Simulation: Impact of Students’ Conceptual Changes on Force and Vibration

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 167-188
Author(s):  
Ida Kaniawati ◽  
Widyatami Nurul Maulidina ◽  
Hera Novia ◽  
Iyon Suyana ◽  
Achmad Samsudin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Computer Simulation ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Conceptual Change ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
School Students

Misconception can be interpreted as incorrect conceptual understanding be-cause it is not in accordance with scientific conceptions but is believed to be the correct conception within students’ minds. Misconception often happens in understanding the concept of Physics, one of which is the concept of Force and Vibration. Misconceptions can be an obstacle in achieving the objectives of learning Physics. One of the causes of the misconception is that the learning model used has not been able to encourage students’ conceptual change. One of the learning models that can promote conceptual change is Interactive Conceptual Instruction (ICI) assisted by computer simulation. The aim of this research was to find out the effectivity of ICI assisted by computer simulation learning model implementation in the change of high school students’ conception on Force and Vibration. Mixed method research with concurrent embedded research design was used in this study. The re-search was conducted on 60 students of class X in one public high school in Cimahi City, which were divided into experimental class and control class with 30 students in each class. The experimental class took part in ICI learning assisted by computer simulations, while the control class participated in conventional learning. The instruments used in this study were 20 items of four-tier test to determine students’ conception level and observation sheets to determine the implementation of ICI learning assisted by computer simulations. The effectivity of ICI assisted by computer simulation in the change of high school students’ conception was measured by effect size. The data processing revealed that the effect size obtained was 0.99 with a "large" interpretation. The change of students’ conception could be seen from the declining of misconception percentage of 9.3% in experimental class. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the ICI learning model assisted by computer simulations can be done as an effort to change the conceptions of high school students to be better at the concept of Force and Vibration.

Response to Intervention in Middle and High School Mathematics

2015 ◽  
pp. 129-155
Author(s):  
Lynn Gannon Patterson ◽  
Meagan Musselman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Response To Intervention ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
Learning Centers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Effective Response ◽  
Mathematics Intervention ◽  
Math Teachers

Secondary schools are complex in structure and are challenged daily to provide high-quality, effective Response to Intervention (RTI) models in their school settings. RTI must be handled very differently in a middle or high school compared to an elementary school, and larger numbers of students, stricter time constraints, lack of resources, and larger academic gaps are among the typical obstacles secondary teachers face, including math teachers. However, there are RTI models that will work well in math classes, including the Adolescent Mathematics Intervention Structure (AMIS), which focuses on providing motivation, opportunities for academic discourse, cooperative learning, and a positive mathematical classroom environment. Additionally, students thrive in a mathematical learning environment that includes a focus on multiple representations for the mathematics, manipulatives, and targeted learning centers designed specifically for middle and high school students. This chapter focuses on discussing AMIS and providing recommendations for its implementation in secondary math classes.

The Individualised Classroom Environment Questionnaire: Confirmatory Findings

1993 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Wheldall ◽  
Robyn Beaman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Classroom Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Independent Field

AbstractThe results of independent field trials of the Individualised Classroom Environment Questionnaire are presented based on testing nearly 1500 high school students in NSW schools. The findings from this study are very similar to those originally presented by Fraser (1990) and hence constitute independent confirmatory evidence supporting its more widespread use in classroom research.

Effects of Windowless Classroom Environment on High School Students

1965 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 277-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis J. Karmel
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
School Students ◽  
Negative Feelings

This investigation examined the effects of a windowless classroom environment on high school students' drawings. The results showed that children ( N = 643) in a windowless classroom drew windows significantly more often than their peers ( N = 574) attending a school with windows. It was inferred that children in the windowless classroom had negative feelings toward their school and as a group tended to express themselves in a more maladjusted and unhappy way than children in the windowed environment.

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