scholarly journals English language learning and learner empowerment: a mixed-method study of pre-service English teachers’ narratives on language, power and identity

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiyi López Gándara
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Learner Empowerment

scholarly journals Writing Anxiety Among Saudi Female Learners at Some Saudi Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Nafilah M. Aloairdhi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Writing Apprehension ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Writing Anxiety ◽  
Specific Formula

Writing is an important skill in language learning and in academic achievement. The level of writing anxiety could affect students' achievements positively or negatively. This research aimed to examine the writing anxiety among Saudi female learners enrolled in English language departments at some Saudi universities. It also aimed to identify the sources of writing anxiety. To this end, a mixed method study was designed in which Writing Apprehension Test (WAT) Scale by Daly and Miller (1975) and an open-ended question were used to collect necessary data from 105 randomly selected learners. For data analysis, two different statistical procedures in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and a specific formula suggested by Daly and Miller (1975) were applied. Coding was applied to qualitative data. The results indicated that the participants (N = 105) experience moderate level of writing anxiety. In addition, the main sources of writing anxiety were evaluation, generating ideas, grammar, time pressure, and lack of confidence.

scholarly journals HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING STRATEGIES: AN OVERVIEW OF ENGLISH CLASSES

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
L. Angelianawati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Education ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Target Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Higher Education Teaching

ABSTRAk   Salah satu komponen utama dalam perencanaan pendidikan tinggi adalah pengajaran. Berkaitan dengan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, pengajaran berpengaruh terhadap keberhasilan siswa di kelas bahasa Inggris. Pemilihan strategi mengajar yang tepat, yang dilakukan oleh guru bahasa Inggris, membantu pembentukan proses pembelajaran Bahasa yang efektif dan tepat sasaran. Terdapat banyak strategi mengajar yang sesuai untuk pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di pendidikan tinggi. Dalam tulisan ini akan diuraikan beberapa strategi mengajar tersebut, termasuk persyaratan dan hambatannya. Pemahaman tentang strategi mengajar terbaik yang sesuai dengan kelas bahasa Inggris sangat penting bagi guru bahasa Inggris. Ulasan dalam tulisan ini diharapkan dapat menghasilkan perbaikan dalam praktik mengajar pendidikan bahasa Inggris di perguruan tinggi.   Kata Kunci: Pendidikan Tinggi, Metode Pengajaran, Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris     ABSTRACT   One of the main components in higher education planning is teaching. Regarding to English language learning, teaching distributes influences toward the learners’ successfulness in English classes. The appropriate selection of teaching strategies conducted by the English teachers help shaping effective and on-target language learning processes. There are many teaching strategies applicable to English language learning in higher education. The present writing elaborates discussions about those teaching strategies, including its requirements and barriers. Understanding the best teaching strategies which fit the English classes is considerately important for English teachers. It is expected that the discussion will result in the betterment on English teaching practices in higher education.   Key Words: Higher Education, Teaching Strategies, English Education

Teachers’ perspectives towards learning autonomy: a survey on English teachers

LEKSIKA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Mister Gidion Maru ◽  
Chris Ceasar Pikirang ◽  
Ceisy N Wuntu
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Autonomous Learning ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Computer Library ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

This study investigates teachers’ perspective toward autonomous learning in the context of English language learning in the current era.  As a mixed research method then analyzing the collected data, it  exposed that teachers’ perceptions on learning autonomy is low due to many of whom believed that their learners are still reluctant to take control of their study. It further indicated that, during thisCovid-19  pandemic,  a learning autonomy may not be applicable in all context particularly within which school’s facility such as computer library and book library are limited or even not provided.  This study concluded that learning autonomy practice is situational.

scholarly journals Implementing a Language Learning Advising Service at a Self-Access Center in Cambodia

2016 ◽  
pp. 96-109
Author(s):  
Andrew D. Tweed
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Phnom Penh ◽  
Learning Plans

This article discusses the implementation of a language learning advising service at a self-access (SAC) center in Cambodia. The SAC was opened in 2011 at a language school in Phnom Penh as a way to provide learners with additional English language learning resources and to promote learner autonomy. While it was somewhat successful in meeting these objectives, an evaluation in late 2014 revealed that the SAC’s full potential was not being realized. In particular, support for learners was lacking, and interaction in the SAC was limited. After meetings between various stakeholders, it was agreed that a language learning advising service should be implemented. This decision has resulted in a number of ongoing developments: Cambodian English teachers have been designated as advisors; they have received training in language learning advising; and learning plans have been developed. The language learning advising system was trialed for one 10-week term, and the newly trained language learning advisors (LLAs) completed surveys about their advising experience. While the responses to these questionnaires showed that LLAs generally have a positive attitude toward advising, they also revealed a number of important areas for development.

scholarly journals Developing Capital in Language Learning: A Mixed-Method Study on Vietnamese English Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Ngoc Tung Vu ◽  
Hoa Do
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Symbolic Capital ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Social Fields ◽  
Vietnamese Higher Education ◽  
The Common

English-as-a-Lingua-Franca’s acceleration serves an ultimate goal of preserving English language users’ cultural and linguistic identities. In Vietnam, English has emerged as the common language in the education sector, since it aims to equip learners with language proficiency and competence. Hence, it enables the acquisition of linguistic and cultural capital, which is fundamental to accentuate the future Vietnamese workforce’s personal commitment and competitive advantage in the globalized labor market. Therefore, this mixed-method study seeks to fill missing literature on how capital is acquired and developed through language learning in Vietnamese higher education, based on the interpretation of Bourdieu’s (1986) capital stances in social fields. Among 194 English learners from various cultural and disciplinary backgrounds, data suggested that (1) all forms of capital developed very differently and (2) symbolic capital was directly associated with other forms of capital. Implications are also presented at the conclusion of the article.

scholarly journals Code Switching and Code Mixing in English Language Learning Class

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-317
Author(s):  
Theresya Adhelya Pharamita ◽  
Mei Hardiah ◽  
Indah Damayanti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Code Switching ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Class ◽  
Code Mixing

This research concerned with the types of code switching and code mixing used by the teachers, teachers’ reasons in using code switching and code mixing, and students’ perception of code switching and code mixing used by the teacher in the class. This research was a descriptive qualitative research. The researcher used observation checklist, video recording, interview, and questionnaire as the instruments of this research. The data of this research was analyzed by classifying the types of code switching used theory of Poplack and the types code mixing used theory of Hoffman. The result of this research shows that the English teachers did all the types of code switching in English class. Namely; tag code switching, inter-sentential code switching, and intra-sentential code switching. Meanwhile, the researcher found that the teachers only used two from the three types of code mixing. Namely; intra-sentential code mixing and intra-lexical code mixing. The type that did not appear was involvement in a change of pronunciation. This study revealed that the teachers’ reason in using code switching and code mixing are; to help the students in learning English and to make the students more focus in learning process. For the students’ perception, most of the students agreed that the use of code switching and code mixing helps them understand the materials in English language learning class.  

scholarly journals Teacher Deliberative Policy on Learning Management in Realizing Teacher’s Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Baslini Baslini ◽  
◽  
Rambat Nur Sasongko ◽  
Muhammad Kristiawan ◽  
Ahmad Walid
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Causal Relationship ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Causal Analysis ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Learning Management

The purpose of writing this article is to discuss the effect of implementing the subject teacher deliberation policy on the management of English learning in realizing the performance of English teachers in the subject teacher deliberation forum which is under the auspices of the South Sumatra Provincial Education Office. The method of analysis in the discussion of this main topic uses an effectual causal analysis model by reviewing the rational relationship that analyzes the causal relationship between the implementation of subject teacher deliberation policy, English language learning management and the performance of English teachers. The location of the research was carried out in the subject teacher deliberation forum under the auspices of the Education Office of South Sumatra Province with a total of 88 respondents. This discussion shows that the implementation of the subject teacher deliberation policy has no significant effect on the management of English learning and the performance of English teachers. This article concludes that realizing the performance of English teachers can be done by optimizing the implementation of the subject teacher deliberation policy and management of English learning.

scholarly journals The Implementation of the 2013 Curriculum of English at SMKN 1 Bantaeng: an Evaluative Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Ashar Ashar ◽  
Irmawati Irmawati
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Time Allocation ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Text Book

The objectives of the research were to obtain a descriptive account of (1) the lesson plans of English language learning based on the 2013 Curriculum at SMKN 1 Bantaeng, (2) learning and assessment process of English language learning based on the 2013 Curriculum at SMKN 1 Bantaeng, (3) supporting factors and obstacles that the English teachers at SMKN 1 Bantaeng face in implementing the 2013 Curriculum of English. The researcher employed descriptive qualitative method. The subjects werefour English teachers of SMKN 1 Bantaeng who participated in this research. All the subjects were selected through purposive sampling. The data of this research were collected by using triangulation technique by combining observation, interview and examining document technique. The obtained data were analyzed in four major phases namely data collecting, data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The result of the research revealed that (1) Lesson plans prepared by English teachers at SMKN 1 Bantaeng were generally well arranged. (2) a. The implementation of English learning process at SMKN 1 Bantaeng based on the 2013 Curriculum still had many shortcomings. The very prominent shortcomings were the aspect of preliminary activities, the implementation of integrated learning, the selection of sources and media, as well as on the closing activities. b. The implementation of assessment process on English learning based on the 2013 Curriculum at SMK 1Bantaengwas not done well, because most of the components of the assessment were not carried out. (3) Supporting factors on the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum of English included (a) the high commitment of the school and government, (b) the distributed guidelines, syllabus, and text book, and (c) the school facilities. Meanwhile the obstacles consisted of (a) the lacking time allocation, (b) the complicated assessment system, and (c) the lack of teachers' understanding on the 2013 Curriculum. Key words: the 2013 Curriculum, ELT plans, practices and assessments,perception.

The Speech-Language Assessment of English Language Learning Students: A Non-Standardized Approach

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Kraemer ◽  
Allison Coltisor ◽  
Meesha Kalra ◽  
Megan Martinez ◽  
Bailey Savage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
The United States ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
English Speaking

English language learning (ELL) children suspected of having specific-language impairment (SLI) should be assessed using the same methods as monolingual English-speaking children born and raised in the United States. In an effort to reduce over- and under-identification of ELL children as SLI, speech-language pathologists (SLP) must employ nonbiased assessment practices. This article presents several evidence-based, nonstandarized assessment practices SLPs can implement in place of standardized tools. As the number of ELL children SLPs come in contact with increases, the need for well-trained and knowledgeable SLPs grows. The goal of the authors is to present several well-establish, evidence-based assessment methods for assessing ELL children suspected of SLI.

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