scholarly journals Willingness to Communicate: Tracking Movement through Peer Assessment

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Sahar Niknejad ◽  
Behzad Nazari
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Advanced Learners ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of peer assessment on willingness to communicate (WTC) among Iranian advanced EFL learners in the context of classroom. In order to serve the main purpose of the study, two groups of advanced learners participated in this study. Primarily, a pre-test was administered to both groups, then the participants of experimental group received a treatment of 10 sessions. In these sessions the participants assessed their peers according to the peer assessment form. On the other hand, the participants of control group did not receive any treatment. The quasi-experimental, pre-test, and post-test were applied to these two groups. The obtained data was analyzed with two sample independent t-test statistical methods. The results revealed a meaningful significant difference among Iranian advanced EFL learners' willingness to communicate of the participants who assessed their peer's performances, so peer assessment significantly affected their achievement in oral communication. Teachers deal with learners that are willing to communicate orally in their foreign language, while some learners do not use their foreign language, even with high linguistic competence. Peer assessment can be a good form of assessment to enhance willingness to communicate among EFL learners.

scholarly journals TEACHING PROFICIENCY THROUGH READING AND STORYTELLING (TPRS) AS A TECHNIQUE TO FOSTER STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-36
Author(s):  
Lasim Muzammil ◽  
Andy Andy
Keyword(s):  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Comprehensible Input ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
And Control

Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) is quite essential to improve EFL learners’ speaking ability. It can be done successfully by means of the basic concept of TPRS known as comprehensible input in second language acquisition (SLA). This paper presents a study on learners’ speaking ability through TPRS making use of three important steps; Showing, Telling, and Reading. This is a quantitative study using quasi-experimental as the two intact groups are used; experimental and control group. The data are obtained from pre-test, post-test and questionnaires viewed from both students’ and teachers’ perspective. The data from pre-test and post-test are analyzed by using independent sample t-test. The experimental and control are ascertained to be homogenous in term of English performance from the pre-test analysis. The post-test are carried out from both groups after the treatment and the the result of the test are compared in order to prove if the null hypothesis is rejected indicating that there is significant difference performance between the two groups. The result of the study is expected to be beneficial for English teachers, EFL learners, and further researchers. Keywords: Speaking Skill, Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS)

scholarly journals The Influence of Topic Management on the Speaking Ability of Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Sepideh Shiri ◽  
Hassan Abdilah
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Proficiency Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Topic Management ◽  
Experimental Group

In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) settings where English is not the spoken language, Topic Management has been recognised as one of the factors that influence the speaking ability of learners (Du-Babcock, 1999). In Iran, many intermediate EFL learners find it very difficult to manage the speech aspect of the English language. The present study examines the influence of Topic Management on the speaking ability of Iranian intermediate EFL learners. It provides useful insights on teaching speaking skills through Topic Management to improve the speaking ability of learners. In this study, quasi-experimental design was used. 40 intermediate learners were selected and divided into two groups, the Control Group and the Experimental Group. Three tests were administered to obtain data from the participants. These were a proficiency test to check the English proficiency level of the participants, a speaking pre-test to check their speaking ability before the treatment, and a speaking post-test to check their speaking ability after the treatment. The results indicate that Topic Management has an influence on the speaking ability of Iranian EFL learners. That is, the more the student is confident in managing the topic the more he/she is able to sustain the conversation. The study concludes that Topic Management can be a facilitative approach to improving Iranian intermediate EFL learners’ speaking ability.

PERBANDINGAN KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIS SISWA YANG MENGGUNAKAN METODE SILIH TANYA BERBANTUAN KARTU MODEL DAN METODE MAKE A MATCH

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Ahmad Farham Majid ◽  
Ismail Ismail ◽  
Mardhiah Mardhiah ◽  
Fitriani Nur
Keyword(s):  
Total Sample ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Match Method ◽  
Mathematical Communication ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa yang menggunakan metode silih tanya berbantuan kartu model dan metode make a match. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimen dengan desain penelitian non equivalent pretest-posttest control group design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII SMPN 4 Sungguminasa Kab. Gowa berjumlah 351 siswa dan total sampel berjumlah 64 siswa dengan teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes yang terdiri dari pretest dan posttest dan non tes berupa lembar observasi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data nilai siswa menggunakan statistik deskriptif rata-rata nilai kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa yang diajar menggunakan metode silih tanya berbantuan kartu model adalah 86,84 dengan kategori sedang dan yang diajar menggunakan metode make a match adalah 77,78 dengan kategori sedang. Berdasarkan analisis statistik inferensial bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa yang menggunakan metode silih tanya berbantuan kartu model dengan yang menggunakan metode make a match pada kelas VII SMPN 4 Sungguminasa Kab. Gowa. AbstractThis study aims to determine the mathematical communication ability of students who use card-assisted questions method and make a match method. This type of research is a quasi-experimental research with nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design. The population in this study were all VII grade students of SMPN 4 Sungguminasa, Gowa Regency with 351 students and a total sample of 64 students with purposive sampling techniques. The instrument used in this study was a test consisting of pre-test and post-test and non-test that is observation sheet. Based on the data analysis results that average the value of students’ mathematical communication skills who were taught using the card-assisted questions was 86.84 in the medium category and those who taught using make a match method were 77.78 in the medium category. The results of inferential statistical analysis that there is a significant difference between the mathematical communication abilities of students who use card-assisted questions and using the make a match method in class VII of SMPN 4 Sungguminasa, Gowa Regency.

scholarly journals Using Podcasts to Improve Second Language Comprehension in Iranian Language Classrooms

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Mohammad Davoudi ◽  
Mojtaba Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Language Comprehension ◽  
Good Method ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Transcript File

<p>The present study aims at investigating the influence of podcasts (POD) on language comprehension of Iranian pre-intermediate EFL learners. An Oxford Placement Test (OPT) was administered to 60 male and female university students. The participants were considered as pre-intermediate learners and were divided into two groups (one experimental group and one control group). During the fifteen sessions of the treatment, thirty podcasts were presented to the two groups. The experimental group received just the audio file of the POD, and the control group received a different treatment which was the transcript file of the same audio podcast file of the experimental group. The results of the t-tests revealed that there was no significant difference in language comprehension scores across the posttest between two groups. Based on the interview results after the post-test, all of the participants (100%) agreed that both audio and the transcripts (written texts) were useful for them and claimed that it is a good method of improving language comprehension.</p>

scholarly journals Effect of Collaborative Writing Combined with Blog Online Learning on Indonesian EFL Learners’ Writing Skill across Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Rizki Anugrah Putri Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Collaborative Writing ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract:   This study aims to investigate collaborative writing combined with blog online learning on the writing skill of Indonesian English foreign language (EFL) learners’ across their motivation. This research included a quasi experimental with the comparative time series. A quasi experimental study was employed by involving 61 learners of Senior High School. This research applied in into two groups: experimental and control. The treatment was conducted at 7 sessions, including the pre-test and post-test. The scores of pre-test and post-test in writing were used as a base of quantitative data analysis whereas the learners’ responses to motivation questionnaire were used to categorize their motivation. The result revealed that the collaborative writing combined with blog online learning on the writing was effective to enhance the learners’ writing skill. In addition, to apply the combination of collaborative writing and online blog learning, teacher should not worry about different levels of motivation among students where the students were motivated to use language.  

scholarly journals GeoGebra and students’ learning achievement in trigonometric functions graphs representations and interpretations

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 827-846
Author(s):  
Nthabiseng Mosese ◽  
Ugorji I. Ogbonnaya
Keyword(s):  
Control Group ◽  
Trigonometric Functions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Dynamic Mathematics ◽  
Students Success ◽  
Experimental Group

Making connections between the representations of trigonometric functions and an interpretation of graphs of the functions are major challenges to many students. This study explores the effectiveness of the GeoGebra on grade 12 students’ success in making connections between the representations of trigonometric functions and the interpretation of graphs. A non-equivalent control-group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design was used. The sample of the study consisted of sixty-one grade 12 students from two schools. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the mean achievements of the experimental group and the control group on making connections between representations of trigonometric functions, and on analyses and interpretations of representations of trigonometric functions, in favour of the experimental group. This study extends the findings of previous studies on the effectiveness of dynamic mathematics software on students’ learning of representations and interpretation of graphs of trigonometric functions.            Keywords: GeoGebra, functions graphs, Trigonometric functions

scholarly journals The effect of the science classesenriched with art activities on academic achievementSanat etkinlikleri ile zenginleştirilmiş bilim uygulamaları dersinin akademik başarıya etkisi

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1469
Author(s):  
Vesile Yıldız Demirtaş ◽  
Seda Çerik ◽  
Adem Maba
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Written Examination ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
Art Activities

The aim of the study is to reveal the effects of the classeswhich enriched with art activitieson academic achievement at the 5th grades. The research group consists of 37 students who determined the science applications course as an elective course in a public school in İzmir during 2015-2016 Education Fall Semester. In this study, from the trial models"Quasi-experimental desing, pre-post test without control group" was used. The data were collected with achievement test and written examination that prepared by researchers in order to measure academic achievement in science applications classes and also interviews that prepared by researchers used in order to determine the opinions of the students on the science applications enriched with art activities. As the results of the research there is a significant difference between the pretest-posttest findings and the pretest-permanency test results of the experimental group. As the results of the achievement test, it is concrete that these activities have positive effects on the students.  It can be said that the applications are effective when the students' interview questions are compared with the answers given by the students after the last application. ÖzetAraştırmanın amacı 5. sınıflarda sanat etkinlikleri ile zenginleştirilmiş bilim uygulamaları dersinin akademik başarıya olan etkilerini ortaya çıkarmaktır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2015-2016 Öğretim Yılı Güz döneminde İzmir’de bir devlet okulunda bilim uygulamaları dersini seçmeli ders olarak belirleyen 37 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır.Bu araştırmada, deneme modellerinden “tek grup öntest-sontest kontrol grupsuz yarı deney deseni” kullanılmıştır. Veriler bilim uygulamaları dersindeki akademik başarıyı ölçmek amacıyla araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan bilim uygulamaları başarı testi ve yazılı yoklama ile öğrencilerin sanat etkinlikleri ile zenginleştirilmiş bilim uygulamaları dersine yönelik görüşlerini belirlemek amacıyla hazırlanan görüşme formu ile toplanmıştır.Araştırmada deney grubunun öntest-sontest sonuçlarında ve öntest-kalıcılık testi sonuçlarında anlamlı fark bulunmaktadır. Yapılan başarı testi sonucunda bu etkinliklerin öğrencileri olumlu etkilediği somut olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Öğrencilerin görüşme sorularına ön uygulama ile son uygulama sonrası verdikleri cevaplar karşılaştırıldığında uygulamaların etkili olduğu söylenebilir. 

scholarly journals DIFFERING EFFECTS OF CONFERENCE AND PEER ASSESSMENT ON WRITING SKILL OF EFL LEARNERS

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1108-1116
Author(s):  
Maryam Manafi Anvar ◽  
Azadeh Nemati
Keyword(s):  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Previous Method ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Peer Evaluation ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Teacher Guidance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Evaluation Group ◽  
Post Test

This study intended to demonstrate the significant differences between conference and peer evaluation on writing skill of EFL learners in Pooyesh Language House of Bandar Lengeh. To find out the differences, two types of tests (pre- test before treatment and receiving feedback, post- test after treatment and receiving feedback) were given to two groups of students (30 students for conference and 30 students for peer evaluation). The participants were all teen and adult students who were studying at the same level in this Language House. The writing tests were taken from their previous books which they had practiced before. The pre-test was given to students. In conference group, a mark was given to them by their teacher and during the term the students learned how to write through their teachers comments, but in peer evaluation group, through their classmates comments, so in the second group the classmates just checked each others papers and found errors without giving any mark, because they were not familiar with assessment system; it was the teacher task. In the first group, the teacher was familiar with assessment system, but in peer evaluation group the students found how to check other students' writing as treatment, according to IELTS writing assessment criteria, through their teacher guidance. The post- test was given at the end of the term and previous method was repeated. The results of the study indicated that there was no statistically significant difference between conference and peer evaluation, so the research questions were rejected. The results gained from the two variables were analyzed according to quasi experimental design.

scholarly journals Manipulative Approach In Teaching Fractions

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 435-447
Author(s):  
Rea C. Parungao
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Number Line ◽  
Virtual Manipulatives ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Teaching Fractions ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to determine the effects of using manipulatives in teaching fractions.   Quasi- experimental method of research was used in this study. It was conducted during the first quarter of S.Y. 2019-2020 among the respondents were randomly selected. Two sections of Arayat National High School were the respondents of the study. The control group was the 7-Rosal while the 7-Sampaguita was the experimental group. Both groups were given a pretest prior to the discussion about fractions and a posttest after instruction using the traditional method (control group) and the use of manipulatives (experimental group). The results were then evaluated, analysed through SPSS, and interpreted. Mean, t-test and ANCOVA were utilized to analyze and interpret the data. This study found out that the post-test scores of the respondents from the two groups improved in comparison to their pre-test scores.  The mean pretest and mean posttest scores of both groups showed significant difference. The results showed that the use of virtual manipulatives in converting fractions to decimals had significant difference compared the use of the traditional method. On the contrary, teaching fractions on a number line did not have significant difference. Out of the four operations on fractions, three showed that the use of concrete manipulatives was highly effective. This study recommends that teachers must test the prior knowledge of their students before discussing about fractions to determine the students’ strengths and weaknesses. Although both traditional method and the manipulative approach showed improvement on the post-test results in teaching fractions, still, teachers are encouraged to use manipulatives in teaching fractions to improve students’ performance. It is important for teachers to provide their students opportunities for hands-on manipulation of objects in order to grasp the concepts of fractions more easily. Lastly, teachers must develop the use of concrete and virtual manipulatives in teaching fractions to promote active learning that can enhance students’ mathematics performance and can help them to realize that mathematics is an enjoyable subject.

Effectiveness of Cyber Bullying Sensitization Program (CBSP) to Reduce Cyber Bullying Behavior Among Middle School Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 504-513
Author(s):  
Surabhi Negi ◽  
Sunita Magre
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Cyber bullying is the unwise use of technology to harm and humiliate an individual or group over the Internet. The purpose of this article is to test the effectiveness of the cyber bullying sensitisation program (CBSP) to reduce the level of cyber bullying behaviour among middle school students. The sample was restricted to adolescents as they are the ones who are most exposed and vulnerable in the cyber space. A quasi-experimental pre-post design with intervention was adopted for the study. The participants of the study were comprised of 186 middle school students from two private schools in India. The experimental group had 94 participants while control groups had 92 participants. Statistical analysis indicated that there was a significant difference between pre- and post-test scores in the experimental group. No significant difference was found between the experiment and control group before the program, suggesting that the program was effective in helping students in reducing cyber bullying behaviour. The implications for prevention and intervention programs were discussed.

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