scholarly journals ESL Students’ Study Strategies for Examinations

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Judy Ann C. Lelis ◽  
Jelwin L. Mamac ◽  
Alfresah M. Resola ◽  
Ariel E. San Jose ◽  
Maria Gregoria R. Conception
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Note Taking ◽  
First Semester ◽  
School Year ◽  
English Major ◽  
Common Technique ◽  
Core Idea

Aims: To determine the different study strategies used by students in preparing for examinations, as well as to find out the various difficulties they encounter, and the significance of the utilization of such study strategies. Study Design: This study used the qualitative method particularly the phenomenological-realistic approach. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Southern Philippines Agribusiness and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), Digos Campus during the first semester of school year 2019-2020. Methodology: The participants were purposively chosen. Selection criteria were also considered such as: student was an English major, no failing marks in English subjects, and a full-time student. Researcher-made interview-guide questions based on the formulated research questions were used. The same was given to experts for evaluation and validation. Results: Four themes with corresponding core idea were formulated from the data analysis. It revealed that despite the technology, note taking was the most common technique employed by students among other study strategies. Identified barriers while using note-taking were environmental distractions and physiological barriers. Interestingly, the participants had diverse techniques in addressing the barriers. The participants realized that having strategies were essential and potentially useful for them to become self-aware and confident. The strategies also lessened the pressure during the examination. Mentors need to encourage learners to adopt and develop their study strategies to gain success in their examinations. Conclusion: The students’ choice of study strategies is dependent on their needs and individual differences. Likewise, study strategies are dependent on convenience and effectivity. Among the different study strategies, note-taking stand-out and resulted as mostly preferred by students despite the advancement of technology. It implies that students choose to remain traditional. However, these study strategies are not fully convenient according to the students who have encountered certain difficulties that hinder them in using it smoothly. The students in turn have set coping measures to overcome the barriers they have encountered. Furthermore, the researchers have come to realize that the students utilize these study strategies not just mainly to prepare and pass examinations but also to attain academic excellence. Implication. One of the great ancient philosophers once said that “no one is wiser than himself.” Considering this thought, we can say that academic success does not depend on others but on someone who does the studies. It is therefore wise that for students to have better marks in examinations, they need to adopt or develop study strategies. On the part of the teachers, they can present to the learners the different examination strategies and make the students choose which strategies fit them best. Also, teachers can encourage the learners to sustain those strategies which are beneficial to them.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Help-Seeking Inclinations to Traditional Predictors of Academic Success and First-Semester College GPA

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Roszkowski
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Sat Scores ◽  
Class Rank ◽  
First Semester ◽  
College Gpa ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Inclination to seek help was measured among a cohort of first-time, full-time freshman at a private university prior to the start of their first semester. The item involved a 10-point scale defined with contrasting terms at each end (i.e. verbal anchors at the extremes). Approximately 78% of the respondents rated themselves 5 and below, indicating a general reluctance to seek help. Males were less likely to seek help than females. Help-seeking inclinations were positively correlated with academic performance in high school, as reflected in class rank, but negatively related to SAT scores. An interaction was observed, indicating that students with high SAT and low high school rank were especially reluctant to look for help. The relationship of help seeking predisposition to first semester college GPA was curvilinear, with the GPA rising with increasing proclivity to seek help until the highest level of help seeking, at which point it dropped.

Note-Taking and Note-Making for Academic Success

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Douglas Fisher ◽  
Nancy Frey
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Note Taking

scholarly journals The impact of employing technology in the achievement of the tenth grade students in the national and civil education curriculum developed in the capital city of Amman:  أثر توظيف التكنولوجيا في تحصيل طلاب الصف العاشر الأساسي في مبحث التربية الوطنية والمدنية المطوّر في محافظة العاصمة عمّان

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (31) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Yahya Kokash
Keyword(s):  
Educational Software ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Semester ◽  
School Year ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

  This study aimed to identify the impact of technology utilization on the achievement of the tenth grade students in the field of national and civil education. The study sample consisted of (140) students from two main schools in the university's university. The control and experimental groups were selected randomly, And the study used the experimental method, where the first group was taught using technology as experimental, and the second group of the same material was taught in the traditional way as the control during the first semester of the school year 2018/2019, To achieve the objectives of the study, the achievement test was constructed. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group and for the benefit of the experimental group. The results also showed no statistically significant differences due to sex. Therefore, the researcher recommends the need to generalize the experience of employing technology in schools and diversify in the use of teaching strategies, and emphasizes the need to train teachers in the design and use of educational software and modern techniques in the teaching method to achieve the maximum amount of learning and effective education.    

scholarly journals Use of Blended Learning in Teaching Islamic History: The Case of the 8th Grade of Sukma Bangsa School in Aceh

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-119
Author(s):  
Adhi Lesmana ◽  
Basiran Basiran
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Islamic History ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Average Value ◽  
School Year ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Post Test

The article is intended to introduce blended learning methods at Sukma Bangsa School, Aceh. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of blended learning method specifically in the study of Islamic history, which is one of the main topics in religion education lessons in the 8th grade at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School. The study uses quantitative methods and was carried out during the first semester of the school year 2015 -2016 in the three locations of Sukma Bangsa School. Research data was obtained through the pre-test and the post-test that were conducted at the beginning of the research and the end of the research. The total number of students in this study was 142 students: 57 students from Bireuen, 34 students from Pidie, and 51 students from Lhokseumawe. The results of the study at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School show that although there was an increase in the average value and standard deviation, the statistics do not show a significant difference between the achievement of students in the blended learning method and in the face-to-face method. Therefore, an understanding of context by the teachers in the use of blended learning is needed to improve students’ achievement results.[Artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk lebih mengenalkan metode pengajaraan blended learning di Sekolah Sukma Bangsa, Aceh. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menunjukkan adakah keefektifan metode blended learning secara khusus di materi Sejarah Islam yang merupakan salah satu topik utama dalam pelajaran pendidikan agama di kelas 8 di tiga lokasi Sekolah Sukma Bangsa.  Studi ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan dilakukan di Sekolah Sukma Bangsa Bireuen, Pidie, dan Lhokseumawe pada semester ganjil tahun pelajaran 2015-2016. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh melalui hasil pre-test dan post-test yang dilakukan di awal sebelum penelitian dan menjelang akhir penelitian. Total siswa yang mengikuti penelitian ini sebanyak 142 siswa dengan rincian 57 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Bireuen, 34 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Pidie, dan 51 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Lhokseumawe. Hasil studi di tiga lokasi Sekolah Sukma Bangsa menunjukkan bahwa meskipun ada peningkatan nilai rata-rata dan standard deviasi namun secara statistik tidak menunjukkan perbedaan yang significant antara hasil pencapaian siswa di metode blended learning dan di metode tatap muka. Oleh karena itu pemahaman guru secara kontekstual dalam penggunaan blended learning sangat dibutuhkan untuk meningkatkan hasil pencapaian siswa.]

scholarly journals Use of Blended Learning in Teaching Islamic History: The Case of the 8th Grade of Sukma Bangsa School in Aceh

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-119
Author(s):  
Adhi Lesmana ◽  
Basiran Basiran
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Islamic History ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Average Value ◽  
School Year ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Post Test

The article is intended to introduce blended learning methods at Sukma Bangsa School, Aceh. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of blended learning method specifically in the study of Islamic history, which is one of the main topics in religion education lessons in the 8th grade at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School. The study uses quantitative methods and was carried out during the first semester of the school year 2015 -2016 in the three locations of Sukma Bangsa School. Research data was obtained through the pre-test and the post-test that were conducted at the beginning of the research and the end of the research. The total number of students in this study was 142 students: 57 students from Bireuen, 34 students from Pidie, and 51 students from Lhokseumawe. The results of the study at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School show that although there was an increase in the average value and standard deviation, the statistics do not show a significant difference between the achievement of students in the blended learning method and in the face-to-face method. Therefore, an understanding of context by the teachers in the use of blended learning is needed to improve students’ achievement results.[Artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk lebih mengenalkan metode pengajaraan blended learning di Sekolah Sukma Bangsa, Aceh. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menunjukkan adakah keefektifan metode blended learning secara khusus di materi Sejarah Islam yang merupakan salah satu topik utama dalam pelajaran pendidikan agama di kelas 8 di tiga lokasi Sekolah Sukma Bangsa.  Studi ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan dilakukan di Sekolah Sukma Bangsa Bireuen, Pidie, dan Lhokseumawe pada semester ganjil tahun pelajaran 2015-2016. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh melalui hasil pre-test dan post-test yang dilakukan di awal sebelum penelitian dan menjelang akhir penelitian. Total siswa yang mengikuti penelitian ini sebanyak 142 siswa dengan rincian 57 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Bireuen, 34 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Pidie, dan 51 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Lhokseumawe. Hasil studi di tiga lokasi Sekolah Sukma Bangsa menunjukkan bahwa meskipun ada peningkatan nilai rata-rata dan standard deviasi namun secara statistik tidak menunjukkan perbedaan yang significant antara hasil pencapaian siswa di metode blended learning dan di metode tatap muka. Oleh karena itu pemahaman guru secara kontekstual dalam penggunaan blended learning sangat dibutuhkan untuk meningkatkan hasil pencapaian siswa.]

scholarly journals The role of new media in developing political awareness among Omani university youth: Ash Sharqiyah University in the Sultanate of Oman as a model: دور الإعلام الجديد في تنمية الوعي السياسي لدى الشباب الجامعي العماني: جامعة الشرقية بسلطنة عمان أنموذجاً

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Said Sulaiyam Almatari, Juma Marzouq Amer Alowaicy, Abdu
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Political Awareness ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
First Semester ◽  
School Year ◽  
College Type

The study aims to identify the role of the new media in developing political awareness among Omani university Students. The study sample consisted of (91) students from Ash Sharqiyah University in the Sultanate of Oman in the first semester of the academic year 2018- 2019. This study is part of a descriptive research that relies on the survey methodology. Mentioning below the most important results of the study: One of the most sites that students prefer using is Facebook with (76.92%). The presence of moderate cognitive, emotional and behavioral effects achieved by the Omani university students as a result of their reliance on new media sites to follow up on political issues. The Omani university students do not have more than one account on social media sites (62.6%). There is an intermediate level of motivation by the Omani university students for new media sites. There are reasons for Omani university students to rely on new media sites to pursue political issues at an average degree. There are statistically significant differences at the level of (less than 0.05) in the field of incitements of use of new media sites due to the gender variable in favor of females. There are no statistically significant differences at a level (less than 0.05) in the motives using new media in general or for political reasons and the reasons why Omani university student relying on new media sites according to the variable of the school year and the college type. The study recommends that university students should be careful in publishing in new media sites and educational sessions and seminars should be held by the competent authorities to educate young people about how to use the security of new media sites.

The Correlation Between Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Student Engagement During Distance Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 121-153
Author(s):  
Samantha Cecile Smith-Snook ◽  
Bonnie A. Plummer
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Teacher Perception ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Legal Guardian ◽  
School Year ◽  
Current Student

The research described in this chapter aimed to find the correlation between participation in virtual extracurricular activities (ECAs) and student engagement during distance learning at a secondary school located in Northern California. Data was gathered on current student engagement through grades, attendance, teacher perception, and student and legal guardian opinion during the first two quarters of the 2020-2021 school year. Furthermore, data was gathered on student, teacher, and legal guardian opinions on the correlation between participation in virtual ECAs and student engagement during distance learning. The data revealed that there is a significant loss of student engagement during distance learning and that students are not participating in virtual ECA's due to a lack of interest. This data can be corroborated by the number of Ds and Fs students are obtaining which indicates a significant loss in student academic success. Looking forward to increase student engagement, the school must focus on creating virtual ECAs that pertain to student interest.

Virtually Onboarding and Supporting Adult Students in College Using Web 2.0 Technologies

2010 ◽  
pp. 1013-1030
Author(s):  
Pamela M. Golubski
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Academic Preparation ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Web 2.0 Technologies ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
College Staff

The transition to college is a difficult time for most students. Students experience changes in interpersonal and social adjustment, academic and career concerns, as well as personal change (Bishop, Gallagher, & Cohen, 2000). For adult learners this transition can be further complicated by working full-time and family responsibilities. Thus, failure of any student to not successfully adjust and acclimate into his or her new college community can greatly affect the student’s persistence and academic success (Tinto, 1993). While most colleges offer a short term in-person orientation to help new traditional-aged students integrate into a college campus, adult students are often left without an option. Though, an alternative method of orienting, acclimating, and supporting adult learners might be realized through the use of virtual and Web 2.0 technologies. Through this method, college staff and faculty members can onboard adult students to campus by virtually interacting, advising, communicating, and supporting them. Additionally, a virtual onboarding program can encourage adults to socialize with their peers and be acclimated to campus support services and offices, in an effort to increase a student’s social integration and interaction, academic preparation and success, and college adjustment.

scholarly journals 0369 Sleep Disparities are Established by the First Month of College

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A141-A141
Author(s):  
V Bermudez ◽  
D Fearon ◽  
M Wheelis ◽  
M Cohenour ◽  
M K Scullin
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Achievement Gaps ◽  
First Generation Students ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Short Sleep ◽  
Long Sleep

Abstract Introduction Short and poor quality sleep are particularly common in college students, likely impacting their ability to persist and succeed in difficult courses. In the current study, we investigated demographic-based sleep differences (sleep disparities) and demographic-based academic differences (achievement gaps) in first-semester college students, with the goal of informing whether sleep disparities contribute to achievement gaps. Methods From 2017 to 2018, first-semester undergraduate students at Baylor University completed the New2BU Survey [N=6,048, 61.9% female, 18.7% first-generation, 23.8% underrepresented racial/ethnic minority (URM)]. Data collection occurred within three to five weeks of classes beginning. The survey included self-reported weekday total sleep time (TST), which we classified as short sleep (≤6.9 hours), normal sleep (7-9 hours), or long sleep (>9 hours). Semester GPA data were obtained from university records for students’ first 4 semesters. Results There was evidence for both achievement gaps and sleep disparities. The risk for short sleep was increased in female students (p<.001; OR=1.20, 95%CI: 1.08-1.33), first-generation students (p=.02; OR=1.17, 95%CI: 1.03-1.33), and URM students (p<.001; OR=1.32, 95%CI: 1.16-1.50). The risk for long sleep increased substantially in first-generation students (p=.003, OR=1.92, 95%CI: 1.25-2.97) and URM students (p<.001; OR=2.41, 95%CI: 1.57-3.70), but not in female students (OR=0.88, 95%CI: 0.59-1.30). First-generation and URM students showed a 0.2-0.3 GPA reduction each semester relative to comparison groups (ps<.001), but short sleep and long sleep predicted GPA data up to four semesters later. Sleep-GPA correlations were modest in size (rs=.10-.14), but remained significant even after controlling for numerous demographic variables, high school GPA, and college entrance test scores. Conclusion Sleep disparities are noteworthy within the first month of college, and predictive of academic performance across four semesters. Addressing sleep health in all students—but particularly female, first-generation, and URM students—may increase academic success, bridge achievement gaps, and reduce health disparities. Support National Science Foundation (DRL 1920730)

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