scholarly journals The Effects of a Cognitive Apprenticeship Model on the Argumentative Texts of EFL Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Ioanna K. Tsiriotakis ◽  
Valia Spiliotopoulos ◽  
Matthias Grünke ◽  
Costas Kokolakis
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Cognitive Apprenticeship ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Word Choice ◽  
Traditional Curriculum ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Apprenticeship Model ◽  
Argumentative Essays

In the present study, a quasi-experimental pre-post test design was used to assess the effects of an argumentative writing strategy (POW+TREE) on the performance of grade five and six students of Greek origin who were learning English as a foreign language (EFL) in a Greek setting. The Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) cognitive apprenticeship model was utilized to improve the text composition skills of the students. In the experimental group (N=77), participants received instruction on general and genre-specific strategy use for planning and writing argumentative essays, on procedures to apply self-regulation (goal setting, self-monitoring, self- reinforcement, and self-instructions), and on establishing additional skills (vocabulary, grammar-drill instruction, good word choice, interesting openings etc.). The control group (N=100) was supported through a traditional curriculum in writing (focusing on spelling and grammar). Findings of the study showed that strategy instructed students wrote argumentative essays that were schematically stronger, qualitatively better, and longer than those produced by their counterparts in the control group.

Practicing Academic Independence: Self-Regulation Strategies for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

2021 ◽  
pp. 107429562110206
Author(s):  
Michele L. Moohr ◽  
Kinga Balint-Langel ◽  
Jonté C. Taylor ◽  
Karen L. Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Strategy Instruction ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Regulation Strategies ◽  
And Behavior

The term self-regulation (SR) refers to a set of specific cognitive skills necessary for students to independently manage, monitor, and assess their own academic learning and behavior. Students with and at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) often lack these skills. This article provides educators with step-by-step procedures and information on three research- or evidence-based SR strategies they can implement in their classrooms: self-regulated strategy development, self-monitoring, and strategy instruction.

The Student Teaching Equity Project: Exploring Teacher Candidates’ Knowledge, Skills, and Beliefs

2021 ◽  
pp. 002248712110398
Author(s):  
Nicholas Bell ◽  
Elizabeth Soslau ◽  
Chanelle Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Student Teaching ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Treatment Effect ◽  
Traditional Curriculum ◽  
Significant Treatment ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Classroom Communities

A quasi-experimental mixed-methods study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an equity intervention on teacher candidates’ abilities to articulate equity-based beliefs, and demonstrate and apply equity-based skills and knowledge. Three pre/post instruments were utilized. Treatment participants ( N = 35) were exposed to curricular modifications made to the traditional curriculum, including a workshop, panel event, online learning modules, and reflective postconferences. Quantitative findings showed a statistically significant treatment effect for treatment participants compared with candidates in the control group ( N = 83). Qualitative analyses showed that treatment participants articulated more equity-based language when describing their beliefs and intentions for their future classroom communities. Implications for practice and research are provided.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN CONCEPT ATTAINMENT MODEL (CAM) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA DI SMA NAHDATUL ULAMA (NU) PALEMBANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Munir Munir ◽  
Dini Afriyansyah ◽  
Dewi Sundari
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Model Concept ◽  
Concept Attainment ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Indicator Analysis

This study aims to determine whether the learning model Concept Attainment Model (CAM) affect the Critical Thinking Ability of Students in SMA Nahdatul Ulama (NU) Palembang. This research uses a quasi-experimental method (Quasi-Experimental) with pretest-posttest control group design research design. Sampling is done by saturated sampling technique. The sample of this research is class X IPA 1 and class X IPA 2 in SMA Nahdatul Ulama (NU) Palembang. The results showed that there are differences in critical thinking ability of Animalia subject matter. Improvement Critical thinking ability can be seen on the result before using learning model that is Interpreter indicator, Analysis, Evaluation, Inference (Conclusion), Explanation (Explanation), Self-regulation is 36%, 36%, 37%, 41% 45%, and 46%. Whereas after using Learning Model on interpretation indicator, analysis, evaluation, inference (Conclusion), Explanation (Self Explanation), Self-regulation is 80%, 84%, 85%, 85%, 83%, and 84%. The results showed that this learning model can improve students' critical thinking ability. The results of statistical calculations obtained count = 3.474 and t table of 1.666 with DK (degrees of freedom) of 73 with a significant level of 5% so that tcount> t table is 3.474> 1.666 and significance value 0.001> 0.05. Based on the hypothesis test, it can be concluded that the influence of the learning model Concept Attainment Model to the critical thinking ability of students in SMA Nahdatul Ulama Palembang.

scholarly journals Teaching to Self-Regulate in Mathematics: A Quasi-Experimental Study with Low-Achieving Elementary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Daniel Trias Seferian ◽  
Cindy Mels Auman ◽  
Juan Antonio Huertas Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Low Achieving Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Regulation Strategies

Teaching students to self-regulate enhances their mathematics performance, yet few studies have investigated the long-term differential impact of particular self-regulation strategies specifically for low-achieving students. This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effect of teaching different self-regulation strategies on mathematical problem solving in low-achieving students. The participants were 69 sixth-grade elementary school students randomly assigned to one of three experimental groups (and taught predominantly cognitive, metacognitive or volitional strategies, while verifying intervention fidelity) or a control group for 16 sessions. Mathematical problem-solving skills were evaluated prior to the intervention, upon completion, and two months later. While all three intervention groups obtained significantly better results compared to the control group immediately after the intervention, volitional and metacognitive strategies showed the strongest and most lasting positive effects. We conclude that low-achieving students could benefit from learning self-regulation strategies, particularly when these strategies take into account the affective and motivational dynamics of learning.

scholarly journals Teaching to Self-Regulate in Mathematics: A Quasi-Experimental Study with Low-Achieving Elementary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Daniel Trias Seferian ◽  
Cindy Mels Auman ◽  
Juan Antonio Huertas Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Low Achieving Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Regulation Strategies

Teaching students to self-regulate enhances their mathematics performance, yet few studies have investigated the long-term differential impact of particular self-regulation strategies specifically for low-achieving students. This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effect of teaching different self-regulation strategies on mathematical problem solving in low-achieving students. The participants were 69 sixth-grade elementary school students randomly assigned to one of three experimental groups (and taught predominantly cognitive, metacognitive or volitional strategies, while verifying intervention fidelity) or a control group for 16 sessions. Mathematical problem-solving skills were evaluated prior to the intervention, upon completion, and two months later. While all three intervention groups obtained significantly better results compared to the control group immediately after the intervention, volitional and metacognitive strategies showed the strongest and most lasting positive effects. We conclude that low-achieving students could benefit from learning self-regulation strategies, particularly when these strategies take into account the affective and motivational dynamics of learning.

scholarly journals The Effect of Structured Feedback on Performance: the Role of Attitude and Perceived Usefulness

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 2101
Author(s):  
Sarah Cheah ◽  
Shiyu Li
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feedback Form ◽  
Group Company ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Students Attitudes

In higher education, university students need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for their future workplace. Companies provide opportunities for students to participate as trainee consultants in innovation-related projects as a form of experiential learning. We designed a quasi-experimental study to investigate how supervisors’ structured feedback can influence students’ learning and project performance. We recruited 28 business school final year undergraduates who formed teams of four students either by themselves or with the help of the school. We randomly assigned three teams with 12 students to the treatment group and four teams of 16 students to the control group. In the treatment group, company supervisors were asked to provide structured written feedback for the treatment group using structured feedback forms, which focus students’ attention on task level, process level, and self-regulation level at three project milestone stages. In the control group, students received feedback from company supervisors without any feedback form. At the end of this project, a survey was conducted to measure students’ attitudes toward feedback in supporting learning and their perceived usefulness of company supervisors’ feedback. The results show that company supervisors’ structured feedback positively affected students’ overall project performance in presentation and report, and students’ positive attitudes toward feedback and perceived usefulness of company supervisor’s structured feedback are positively related to students’ report performance.

The Effects of Assessment as Learning (AaL) on ESL students’ Academic Performance and Motivation in the light of self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Theor

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 26-42
Author(s):  
Preeta Hinduja ◽  
◽  
Martin Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Assessment As Learning ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Performance

This study intended to investigate the effects of Assessment as Learning (AaL) strategy on satisfaction of academic performance and motivational beliefs of ESL (English as Secondary Language) students of Public sector school. Using the quasi-experimental pre-post-test control group design, and assessment strategy recommended by Lee and Mak (2014), this study examined the effects of Assessment as Learning (AaL) on students’ studying ESL writing skills in Argumentative Essay. Through the convenience sampling technique, 60 ninth standard students were selected to participate in the study. Students' performance was analyzed with the help of Argumentative Essay Test and Motivation was investigated by using Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). Both control and experimental groups were trained through traditional teaching ESL strategies; however, experimental group students practiced an additional intervention identified as "Assessment as Learning (AaL)" strategy. After seven weeks of study, both groups' performance and motivation were evaluated through post-tests. The data from pre-tests and post-tests were analysed by Independent Sample t-tests. The results demonstrated that the experiment group’s academic scores and motivation were significantly higher, thus the implementation of AaL practice is recommended to raise self-regulation and performance of students.

Intensification and Individualization of Self-Regulation Components Within Self-Regulated Strategy Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-140
Author(s):  
Sara Sanders ◽  
Lauren Hart Rollins ◽  
Linda H. Mason ◽  
Ashley Shaw ◽  
Kristine Jolivette
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Strategy Instruction ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Instructional Approach ◽  
Self Monitoring

Self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) is an effective instructional approach used to teach academic strategies for skills such as writing and reading comprehension. Included in SRSD are direct strategy instruction and explicit procedures for teaching self-regulation skills, a method that has been effective at improving academic skills of students with disabilities, including those with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). However, due to pre-existing deficits in self-regulation skills, students with EBD may benefit from intensifying the four self-regulation skills already present in SRSD. This article provides practical examples for intensifying goal setting, self-monitoring, self-instructions, and self-reinforcement within the existing SRSD instructional approach.

scholarly journals Relación entre rendimiento académico y desarrollo de Estrategias de autorregulación en estudiantes universitarios

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Consuelo Sáiz Manzanares ◽  
Lorena Valdivieso-León
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Regulation Strategies ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

En este estudio se analiza la relación entre la auto-percepción que los estudiantes tienen de su conocimiento declarativo y procedimental con el rendimiento académico. Participaron 116 estudiantes universitarios de primero y segundo curso de grado en dos estudios, uno cuasi-experimental (antes-después sin grupo control) donde la variable independiente fue la “enseñanza basada en estrategias de autorregulación” y la variable dependiente “sus respuestas en las escalas de metacognición y apoyo al procesamiento” de las ACRA (r)(Escalas de estrategias de aprendizaje). Y otro descriptivo-correlacional que analizaba la relación entre estrategias metacognitivas y de apoyo al procesamiento y las respuestas de aprendizaje. Los resultados indican diferencias en la auto-percepción que tienen los estudiantes acerca de la adquisición de competencias declarativas y procedimentales después del entrenamiento en autorregulación. La mayor efectividad se observa en el primer curso. Lo que aconseja una metodología de enseñanza-aprendizaje universitaria basada en estrategias de autorregulación. We study the relationship between student´s self-perceptions of their declarative and procedural knowledge and their academic performance. 116 university students, in their first and second year of their degree courses participated in two studies. One was quasi-experimental (before-after-no control group), in which the independent variable was “learning based on self-regulation strategies” and the dependent variable was “their responses to scales on metacognition and information processing skills) taken from ACRA (learning strategies scales). A second descriptive-correlational test analyzed the triadic relation between metacognitive strategies, information processing skills and learning outcomes. The results point out to differences in student self-perceptions regarding the acquisition of declarative procedural competencies after self-regulation training. The greatest effectiveness was observed in the first year, lending support to university learning-teaching methodology based on self-regulation strategies.

scholarly journals SELF-REGULATION IN READING EFL ACADEMIC TEXTS — EFFECTS OF GROUP-WORK DYNAMICS

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (48) ◽  
pp. 283-300
Author(s):  
Jagoda Topalov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reading Instruction ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Strategic Reading ◽  
Academic Texts ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The aim of this paper is to determine the effects of Collaborative strategic reading (CSR), an instructional framework designed to improve students’ reading skills (Klingner, Vaughn 1999), on EFL learners’ inventory of reading strategies and the frequency of its use. In a quasi-experimental pre-test – post-test study with a control group, the participants were, over two semesters, exposed to strategic reading instruction in either a cooperative or an individual setting. A series of mixed between-within repeated measures ANOVAs were conducted in order to see whether there were differences in the use of reading strategies between the students from the two groups, as well as between the same students tested at three different times (at baseline, at the middle of the experiment, and upon the completion of the experiment). The results indicate that the cooperative setting has a statistical effect on the use of strategies employed during and after reading academic texts, but not before. The results further show that the students from the experimental group reported significantly more self-regulatory behaviors than the students from the control group upon the completion of the experiment, but not at its middle, suggesting that prolonged exposure to experimental input is necessary for the effects of group-work dynamics to become visible and the strategic framework to become internalized. Pedagogical implications of the results mainly address the potential of group-work dynamics in offering an effective alternative to typical teacher-centered EFL instruction found in most university contexts.

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