scholarly journals Sondaż diagnostyczny w badaniach nad rolą różnic indywidualnych w procesie akwiz ycji jęz ykowej

Neofilolog ◽  
1970 ◽  
pp. 195-204
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Danuta Lesiak-Bielawska
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Specific Research ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Diagnostic Instruments ◽  
Learner Differences

This article discusses the most popular diagnostic instruments employed when exploring the role of individual learner differences in foreign/second language acquisition. It thus focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of the quantitative research tradition, which relying on data recorded in numerical form, resorted to various inventories, but most importantly questionnaires designed for a specific research objective. In spite of their obvious drawbacks, highly structured questionnaires do not in any way seem to be devoid of certain research merits. However, since quantitative and qualitative research approaches represent different ways of thinking about and understanding the surrounding world, it is more advisable to adopt compromise in research, which will enable the researcher to place the phenomenon explored in a wider perspective.

Engagement in language learning: A systematic review of 20 years of research methods and definitions

2021 ◽  
pp. 136216882110012
Author(s):  
Phil Hiver ◽  
Ali H. Al-Hoorie ◽  
Joseph P. Vitta ◽  
Janice Wu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Applied Linguistics ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Learner Engagement ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Active Learner

At the turn of the new millennium, in an article published in Language Teaching Research in 2000, Dörnyei and Kormos proposed that ‘active learner engagement is a key concern’ for all instructed language learning. Since then, language engagement research has increased exponentially. In this article, we present a systematic review of 20 years of language engagement research. To ensure robust coverage, we searched 21 major journals on second language acquisition (SLA) and applied linguistics and identified 112 reports satisfying our inclusion criteria. The results of our analysis of these reports highlighted the adoption of heterogeneous methods and conceptual frameworks in the language engagement literature, as well as indicating a need to refine the definitions and operationalizations of engagement in both quantitative and qualitative research. Based on these findings, we attempted to clarify some lingering ambiguity around fundamental definitions, and to more clearly delineate the scope and target of language engagement research. We also discuss future avenues to further advance understanding of the nature, mechanisms, and outcomes resulting from engagement in language learning.

scholarly journals Determinan pemberian Asi Eksklusif pada Ibu Bekerja di Instansi Pemerintah Kabupaten Bungo Provinsi Jambi

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Evi Kristina ◽  
Iskandar Syarif ◽  
Yuniar Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
The Government

The role of a mother in maintaining a child's health is very important. Knowledge, attitude, motivation, availability of health care facilities, behavior of health workers influence the formation of health behaviors. This study aims to analyze the factors that are related and the most dominant towards exclusive breastfeeding for mothers working in Government Agencies in Bungo Regency. This study uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Quantitative research uses cross sectional design. The sample in the quantitative study was 50 mothers who had babies> 6-12 months, while in qualitative research there were 6 in-depth interviews with the heads of the Bungo District Government Agencies. The results of the study obtained the proportion of exclusive breastfeeding as much as 34%. Factors related to breastfeeding are birth attendants and caregiver / family support and the most dominant in exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers is the support of caregivers / family. The scope of exclusive breastfeeding has not reached the target of 80% of the targets set by the Government due to lack of support from Government Agencies, health workers and from caregivers / families. Various efforts are needed to improve the achievement of coverage of exclusive breastfeeding, especially through supporting facilities to support exclusive breastfeeding and the optimization of the role of the Health Office. 

The Role of Qualitative Research in Evidence-Based Practice

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Broeder ◽  
Ann Donze
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Quantitative Evidence ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Specific Practice ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Practice Questions

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE ensures that the best care is provided to patients and families, and the results include improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. As nurses master evidence-based practice, they are faced with searching out the best evidence to support assessments and interventions, refine policies, and develop new practices. Determining what is strong evidence and what is not is a complex task. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods generate valuable knowledge for our practice; however, it is critical to identify which type of evidence provides the best answers for specific practice questions. Quantitative evidence provides the empiric knowing necessary for practice, and qualitative evidence supports the personal and experiential knowing critical for practice. Qualitative research presents its findings through participants’ words and stories, which are easily applied to nursing care practices. Nurses are attracted to qualitative research because its methods and findings often emulate the art of nursing practice, where understanding the whole patient and knowing patients individually matters. Yet qualitative research has not always been considered sound evidence for practice.1 It has been accorded lesser importance than quantitative research, which has been the gold standard. Researchers are working to justify the importance of qualitative research to clinicians and fellow researchers and to identify its role in evidence-based practice.2,3

scholarly journals Jak badać akwizycję języka obcego w klasie, czyli o zadaniu w perspektywie badań ilościowych i jakościowych

Neofilolog ◽  
1970 ◽  
pp. 127-138
Author(s):  
Sebastian Piotrowski
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Research Paradigms ◽  
Teaching Learning

In studies on second language acquisition in formal settings, techniques characteristic of both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms are applied. In the first part of the article, we present general reflection on the methodology of studies on second language acquisition, with a particular emphasis on the role of exploratory research in the analysis of the process of second language teaching/learning in formal settings. In the second part, we present the concept of task, stressing its usefulness as a basic unit of analysis of the corpus of linguistic data obtained in the classroom.

Könyvismertetések

2007 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-265
Author(s):  
István Fekete ◽  
Mária Gósy ◽  
Rozália Eszter Ivády ◽  
Péter Kardos
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Speech Production ◽  
Perception And Action

DianePecherés RolfA. Zwaan(szerk.): Grounding cognition: The role of perception and action in memory, language, and thinking (Fekete István)     253 CsépeValéria: Az olvasó agy (Gósy Mária) 256 Kormos, Judit: Speech production and second language acquisition (Ivády Rozália Eszter)      260 MarosánGyörgy: Hogyan készül a történelem? (Kardos Péter) 263

Language Ideology and Second Language Learning

2008 ◽  
Vol 155 ◽  
pp. 95-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa McGarry
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Ideology ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Explanatory Power

AbstractThe increasing recognition of the concept language ideology and the corresponding increasing use of the term have not yet been matched by applications in the field of second language acquisition. However, applications of the concept in analysis of actual classroom practices have shown it to have considerable explanatory power. Greater consideration of language ideology in SLA is necessary not only to achieve greater understanding of the role of ideology in various areas but also to show connections between these areas that may yield important generalizations and to impel the application of the concept in areas where it has been neglected by highlighting its uneven treatment.

scholarly journals Studying individual differences in the social environment to better understand language learning and processing

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (s1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiri Lev-Ari
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Linguistic Performance ◽  
The Social

AbstractPeople learn language from their social environment. Therefore, individual differences in the input that their social environment provides could influence their linguistic performance. Nevertheless, investigation of the role of individual differences in input on performance has been mostly restricted to first and second language acquisition. In this paper I argue that individual differences in input can influence linguistic performance even in adult native speakers. Specifically, differences in input can affect performance by influencing people’s knowledgebase, by modulating their processing manner, and by shaping expectations. Therefore, studying the role that individual differences in input play can improve our understanding of how language is learned, processed and represented.

The Role of Group Work in Classroom Second Language Acquisition

1985 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Pica ◽  
Catherine Doughty
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Classroom Organization ◽  
Interaction Task

The shift in language classroom organization from teacher-fronted to student group work has received a growing amount of theoretical and empirical support (cf. Long, 1983; Long, Adams, McLean, and Castanos, 1976; Taylor, 1982). However, this practice is becoming so popular that it is in danger of turning into yet another ESL bandwagon. The following study was conducted, therefore, to evaluate the role of group work in the classroom, specifically in regard to its possible effects on classroom second language acquisition. Comparisons were made of three ESL classrooms during group vs. teacher-fronted classroom interaction on decision-making tasks.Analysis focused on three broad categories: (1) grammaticality of input, (2) negotiation of input, and (3) individual input/production. Significant differences between the two participation patterns were indicated only in the increased amount of input and production for individual students during group interaction. Task, rather than participation pattern was shown to be a more important variable with regard to parameters (1) and (2). These results suggested that group work has a useful but somewhat restricted role in classroom second language acquisition.

scholarly journals The Effect of Instruction on Learners' Pragmatic Awareness: a Focus on Refusals

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Alcón Soler ◽  
Josep Guzmán Pitarch
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Pragmatic Awareness ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Instructional Contexts

The benefits of instruction on learners’ production and awareness of speech acts is well documented (see Alcón and Martínez-Flor, 2008, for a review of pragmatics in instructional contexts). However, few studies examine the influence that instruction may have on the cognitive processes involved in speech act production (Félix- Brasdefer, 2008). In order to address this research gap, and taking into account the discussion in research on the concept of attention and related terms such as awareness (see Al-Hejin, 2004, for a review of the role of attention and awareness in second language acquisition research) this paper reports on the benefits of instruction on learners’ attention and awareness during the performance of refusals. Thus, based on a pedagogical proposal for teaching refusals at the discourse level, we focus on the benefits that this pedagogical proposal can have on the information attended to during the planning and execution of refusals. Secondly, we explore whether instruction makes a difference in learners’ awareness of refusals.

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