scholarly journals The Role of Self-assessment Guide on Improving Iranian EFL Learners’ Writing: The Portfolio Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Farnaz Sahebkheir
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Experimental Group

Writing skill is one of the most difficult skills to be taught. Teachers try to find new ways to teach it especially via student-centered approaches. Self-assessment portfolio can be one of these learner-centered methods for improving learners writing skill. This study aims to investigate the effect of self-assessment portfolio on Iranian EFL students’ writing production. Two groups were selected through a KET test and they were randomly assigned as a control and an experimental group. The experimental group had to use a self-assessment guide and completed their writing tasks. They reflected and critically analyzed their own writing using the Self-assessment Guide. While the control group did not receive the self-assessment guide and they just received teacher written error correction for their writing tasks. They either did not analyze their written product critically. The experimental group outperformed the control group and the differences were statistically significant. Students in the experimental group engaged in constant critical thinking and developed a strong sense of responsibility for their learning. It can be concluded that teachers should engage their students in self-assessment portfolio to encourage more critical thinking and self-regulation.

scholarly journals The Impact of Self-assessment and Peer-assessment in Writing on the Self-regulated Learning of Iranian EFL Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jalil Fathi ◽  
Leila Mohammad Yousefi ◽  
Mehrnoosh Sedighravesh
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
The Impact

Like other types of assessment subscribing to edumetrics as a reaction against traditional psychometrics paradigm, self-assessment and peer-assessment have enjoyed much popularity among various types of alternative assessment. Additionally, alternative assessments, especially self- and peer-assessments have been the focal point of departure as far as L2 writing has been concerned. Furthermore, self-regulation as a burgeoning area of research in L2 learning refers to the degree to which language learners can regulate aspects of their thinking, motivation and behavior during learning. Given the significance of both assessment and self-regulated learning in ELT, the present paper investigated the effect of the implementation of self-assessment and peer-assessment in a writing course on the self-regulated learning of a sample of Iranian EFL students. In so doing, sixty three English major Iranian students who were the students of three intact classes at Islamic Azad University participated in this study. One of the classes was regarded as the self-assessment group, the other group was assigned to peer-assessment group and the third class served as the control group of the study. The ANCOVA analyses of the self-regulation scale scores for the control and experimental groups revealed that both self-assessment and peer-assessment practices had a positive impact on the self-regulated learning of the participants. The results will have theoretical and pedagogical implications for Iranian English language education.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Suggested Model for Learning through Projects Based on Shared Learning Using Social Communication Networks in Developing Critical Thinking Skills and Self-Efficiency in PNU Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 561
Author(s):  
Wadha H. Al-Otaibi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Suggested Model ◽  
Shared Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aimed at identifying the effectivness of a suggested model for learning through projects based on shared learning in developing critical thinking skills and self-efficiency in Princess Nourah bint Abdularhman University (PNU). The study included a sample of 76 students from the specialization of primary level teachers in PNU randomly chosen, in which 39 students represented the experimental group. This group was taught the course of learning through projects using a suggested model. The other 37 students formed the control group and were taught the course in the conventional teaching manner. The critical thinking test and the self-efficiency scale were both administered before and after the experiment. The study revealed a significant difference (p < 0.05) in the means between the experimental and control groups in the critical thinking skills test and the self-efficiency sclae in favor of the experimental group. 

scholarly journals Self-Regulation and Rubrics Assessment in Structural Engineering Subjects

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Consuelo Sáiz Manzanares ◽  
Miguel Ángel Sánchez Báez ◽  
Vanesa Ortega-López ◽  
Juan M. Manso Villalaín
Keyword(s):  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
University Systems ◽  
Experimental Group

Present-day university systems need to educate graduates who are confident and highly independent, attributes that are especially relevant to engineering. We need to develop active methods that can analyze the prior knowledge of students and that impart teaching based on self-regulation and self-assessment by the student. In this study, we work with a sample of 116 students of architecture following a Structural Engineering subject module (61 in the experimental group and 55 in the control group). The objectives of the investigation are (1) to test whether significant differences exist in the knowledge of students after a training program in self-regulation and (2) to test whether the use of rubrics will improve the perceptions of students with regard to their own knowledge. We found that students trained in self-regulation methodologies improved their procedural knowledge in the field of structural engineering. Likewise, student self-perceptions of their own knowledge increased in relation to the design and expert assessment of structural elements and the graphic representation of constructive elements.

scholarly journals Enhancing Critical Thinking Through Calla In Developing Writing Ability Of EFL Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 302-313
Author(s):  
Hery Yufrizal
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Academic Language ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Writing Achievement ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Experimental Group

The objectives of this research are firstly to investigate the application of Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach in improving students’ English writing ability andsecondly to answer what factors influence the students’ writing performance. The subjects of the research were the students of senior high schools in Indonesia consisting of a group of students as experimental group and as control group. The results showed that students improved their writing after they were involved in Cognitive Academic Language Learning Actvitities. Furthermore, the study also showed that levels of students’ critical thinking did not any significant effects toward their writing achievement  

scholarly journals Constructing an Experiential Education Model in Undergraduate Radiology Education by the Utilization of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingqian Chen ◽  
Keguo Zheng ◽  
Shanshan Ye ◽  
Jifei Wang ◽  
Ling Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Education ◽  
Communication System ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Radiology Education ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Picture Archiving And Communication ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

Abstract Background Medical education in China is in a transitional period, from passive learning models to experiential education. We developed an experiential education method for radiology education. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of this method on undergraduate radiology education. Method With the help of the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and RadiAnt DICOM Viewer, we developed an experiential education method that simulates similar working conditions for undergraduate medical students to formulate radiology diagnosis similar to clinical radiologists. A total of 101 students were allocated into either the experimental group or the control group. The final examination scores and a 5-point Likert scale self-assessment questionnaire of radiologic skills were collected from all the students as an objective assessment and a subjective assessment respectively. A questionnaire was also used to assess the satisfaction with the experiential model in the experimental group. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the ranked data, and t-tests were used to compare the numeric data. Results The experimental group demonstrated significantly higher scores (7.4±1.3) compared to the control group (6.7±1.5, p <0.05) in the question type “description and diagnosis”. The self-assessment questionnaire indicated that the experiential education was related to increased familiarity with the diagnosis thinking principle and the sequences and reconstruction methods of computer tomography (CT) imaging, which also strengthen participants’ self-confidence to perform future clinical work (p <0.05). The self-assessment questionnaire in the experimental group showed that the majority of students were satisfied with the organization (82.5%), interactivity (85%) and quality (85%) of the learning activity. Most students found this model of learning to be helpful for studying radiology (85%) and for understanding anatomy (90%). Conclusion Compared with the traditional radiology education approach, the experiential education method showed greater efficacy in improving students’ analysis and diagnostic skills and their self-confidence.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using IPod Technology on EFL College Students' Writing Skill: أثر استخدام تقنية الآي بود على المهارة الكتابية لمتعلمي اللغة الانكليزية كلغة أجنبية

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thekrayat Ali Al-Subaihat, Ahmad Mousa Bataineh
Keyword(s):  
Conventional Method ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Efl College Students ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to explore the effect of using IPod technology on EFL students' writing skill. It also aimed to investigate whether teaching writing via using IPod Technology is better than the conventional method of teaching. To carry out the study, 65 male and female undergraduate EFL students who registered for a Writing 2 course at, Al-alBayt University, in the second semester of the academic year 2015/2016 were chosen as participants of the study. They were assigned randomly into two groups: Group one consisted of 35 students, which was chosen as an experimental group and was taught writing using IPod technology and group two consisted of 30 students, which was assigned as a control group and was taught using conventional method of teaching. Both groups were taught the same material, on the same days of the week, and on the same period. Both groups sat for a pre-post-test to assure that both groups have the same linguistic ability level in the aspects of writing. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used to conduct the required statistical analysis of the data related to the objectives of the study. Means, standard deviations, one-way ANOVA, and Scheffe tests were used for all the variables of the study. Data were collected within eight weeks. The findings of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental group and control group students' writing performance in favor of the experimental group. Thus progress might be due to using IPod technology. A number of related recommendations were presented to the Ministry of Education and the teachers.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF PEER REVIEW ON EFL STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL IN WRITING “NURSING CARE DOCUMENTATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Arina Hafadhotul Husna
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Response Sheet ◽  
Constructive Feedback ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Experimental Group

This study concerns on the effect of peer review on EFL students’ writing skill in writing nursing care documentation. The aims of this study are to investigate the possible effectiveness of the peer review technique to increase the quality of nursing students’ writing skill and to see whether this method motivates student to write. The method of the study is quantitative method. The participants were 78 nursing students in the fourth semester of CendekiaUtama Health College. They were randomly categorized into two experimental and control groups. In the experimental group were providing with an additional peer review instruction offered by O’Muirheartaigh (1990) including the provision of constructive feedback to their peers and evaluating and correcting the peer’s performances. They were paired for peer review, conferencing and exchanging their Nursing care documentation with those of their peers. The reviewers had to correct, evaluate and respond those Nursing care documentation. While, in the control group were traditionally handled by teacher who assigned them homework and correct their Nursing care documentation by themselves.The experiment was run over two month. The data were collected using questionnaire, pre – test and post – test for language proficiency and writing skill, peer response sheet, writing criteria and guidelines sheet. The result of the study indicated that p-score is 0,000 <0,05, So that Ho is Rejected and Ha is Accepted  which means there is difference of Pre Test with Post Test score.  It is known that statistic t - arithmetic is -6.202 which means the score of pre - test is smaller than post - test with point score 6.202. It indicated that the writing of the students in the experimental group improved more than those in control group. Also, those engaged in peer review method were motivated to write more and enjoy writing. It was concluded that peer review provides learners with an authentic audience, increase the students’ motivation for writing and enables them to receive different views on their writing. Keywords: Peer Review, EFL Students, Writing Improvement, Nursing care documentation

scholarly journals Duration of environmental therapy as a factor in correction of emotional-personality sphere of addicts

2021 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 07040
Author(s):  
Irina Skirtach ◽  
Svetlana Kuzenko
Keyword(s):  
Art Therapy ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Remarkable Effect ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Experimental Group

The current state of alcoholism, based on the achievements of neurosciences, indicates that it is a multifactorial disorder, in the development of which, although biological predictors play an important role, predisposing psychological characteristics are no less important. That is why the need for an integrated approach to the rehabilitation of addicts is obvious. The use of art therapy in the work with addicts is quite common, but its effectiveness, optimal duration, features of its influence on the dynamics of indicators of strong-willed self-control, aggressiveness, and self-assessment of alcohol abusers are not studied enough. This paper presents the results of a study conducted on the basis of “Reshenie” rehabilitation center, 48 patients who are being treated for alcohol addiction took part in it. The people were divided into experimental and control groups. The standard rehabilitation program of the center for the experimental group was supplemented by a specially developed art-therapeutic complex, the control group received only a basic rehabilitation course. The research shows that the inclusion of art therapy in rehabilitation significantly increases the indicators of positive dynamics of strong-willed self-regulation of behavior in general, the dynamics of self-assessment indicators and negative dynamics of indicators and forms of aggressive behavior in the experimental group. It is shown that in order to obtain a remarkable effect from the rehabilitation program using art therapy methods in correcting the ability to control behavior, strong-willed control, inadequately inflated self-assessment, the duration of the art therapy program must be at least 8 weeks.

scholarly journals Implementing a self-regulated WebQuest learning system for Chinese elementary schools

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsien-Sheng Hsiao ◽  
Chung-Chieh Tsai ◽  
Chien-Yu Lin ◽  
Chih-Cheng Lin
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sixth Graders ◽  
Learning System ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Experimental Group

<span>The rapid growth of Internet has resulted in the rise of WebQuest learning recently. Teachers encourage students to participate in the searching for knowledge on different topics. When using WebQuest, students' self-regulation is often the key to successful learning. Therefore, this study establishes a self-regulated learning system to assist learners in employing WebQuest learning in a self-regulated learning pattern as well as to give teachers opportunities to monitor and assist students' performance. The participants in the study are sixth graders of an elementary school in Taipei County, Taiwan. The experimental group and the control group are composed of three classes respectively. The current study investigates the correlation between students' self-regulated behavior and their achievement when using WebQuest learning through the self-regulated learning assisted functions and traditional WebQuest learning. In addition, learners' self-regulated behavior is observed and analysed based on the system records as well as their behaviour in the learning process.</span>

scholarly journals The Effect of Peer Review on Writing Skill of EFL Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-35
Author(s):  
Nasrin Shokrpour ◽  
Nikta Keshavarz ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Response Sheet ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Experimental Group

Today more attention has been paid to peer-feedback/evaluation of students’ compositions at different levels. As such, the present study aims at investigating the interaction patterns among EFL learners, the effects of peer review techniques on improving the learners’ writing skill, and also the motivation aroused by writing in a synchronous writing environment of an EFL context. Fifty EFL students at the intermediate level were enrolled and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. During a three-month period, both groups were instructed writing. The control group received the traditional teacher-correction/feedback procedure whereas the experimental group was provided with a one-hour of instruction on peer review at the beginning of the term and peer review process was run in this class. The data were collected using a background questionnaire, a pre-test and a post-test for language proficiency and writing skill, a peer response sheet, writing criteria and guideline sheet, and a topic list sheet. The results of the study indicated that the writings of the students in the experimental group improved more than those in the control group. Also, those engaged in peer review method were motivated to write more essays and enjoyed writing. It was concluded that peer review provides learners with an authentic audience, increases the students’ motivation for writing and enables them to receive different views on their writing.

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