scholarly journals Characterization of Autonomous Work in a Chilean English Pedagogy Program: Teachers’ and Freshmen’s Perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanna Correa-Pérez ◽  
María Gabriela Sanhueza-Jara
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Frequency Method ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Depth Interview

Autonomy in language learning is recognized as a basic skill language learners need to develop. This study describes the autonomous work activities university students carry out in a first-semester course of an English teaching program, and the amount of time they invest in each of these activities. Moreover, it describes the teachers’ perspective on students’ autonomous work. It is a descriptive mixed study with an exploratory scope. The study considers data generated through the application of a questionnaire and an in-depth interview to 48 freshmen from an English Pedagogy Program, as well as a questionnaire and a focus group applied to eight English teachers from the same program. The qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis method; and the quantitative data, through a frequency method of analysis. The analysis reveals that there is an imbalance between the time teachers estimate students devote to autonomous work and the real time students declare to invest in it. In relation to students autonomous work activities, it can be concluded that they concentrate on activities which are less stressful and the ones they do not need to interact with teachers. This study provides empiric information that could be useful to design courses that consider autonomous work.

scholarly journals Facebook for Engagement

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Kirsi Korkealehto ◽  
Vera Leier
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Community Building ◽  
German Language ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Content Analysis Method

This research presents a virtual exchange project between two tertiary institutions in New Zealand and Finland with 26 participants who were intermediate German language students. During the project, the students used a closed Facebook group to post about given topics; the posts combined video, audio, and text that adhered to multimodal meaning-making theory. The theoretical framework was task-based language teaching underpinned by the notion of engagement, social media in language learning, and telecollaboration. Language learning was viewed through a socio-cultural lens. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect data including questionnaires, interviews, and FB-logs. The qualitative data was analysed by content analysis method. The results indicate that the students perceived FB as an applicable tool for community building and they enjoyed the variation it brought to the course. Collaboration, use of communication tools, authenticity, and teachers' support fostered student engagement.

Moving on the Chain: Push-Pull Factors Affecting the Migration of Laotian Workers to Udon Thani, Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105
Author(s):  
Thanapauge Chamaratana ◽  
Thawatchai Sangseema
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Pull Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Additional Data Collection ◽  
Study Unit ◽  
Participatory Observation

Abstract The tendency of migration of Lao workers to Thailand is likely to increase especially migration pattern is social network. The objective of this research was to study factors effecting the migration through social network of Lao workers in Udon Thani. Qualitative research method was applied in the study. Unit of analysis was group level. In-depth interview guideline was applied to collect data from 15 Laotian workers. The research site was Udon Thani, Thailand. Participatory observation and non-participatory observation were use for additional data collection. The ATLAS.ti programme was applied to categorize data, and data analysis was based on the content analysis method. The research results showed that the crucial push factors which contributed migration among Laotian workers included Udon Thani Unemployment in residency, and low revenue in residency and important pull factors include higher compensation, worker demand of establishments in Udon Thani province, Laotian employers' values in Udon Thani, and social network of Laotian workers in destination.

scholarly journals Towards sustainable language learning in higher education – engagement through multimodal approaches

2019 ◽  
pp. 241-246
Author(s):  
Kirsi Korkealehto ◽  
Vera Leier
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Task Design ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
First Year ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Analysis Method

This project was conducted in a five credit course in English as a Foreign Language, which was a compulsory module in first year business administration studies. The data includes students’ learning diaries and a post-course online questionnaire (N=21). The data were analysed using a content analysis method. The results indicate that the students perceived the multimodal task design as enjoyable and students’ engagement was fostered by course design, teacher’s activity, student’s activity, and collaboration.

scholarly journals CELTA Course from the Perspective of EFL Instructors: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolga Çay ◽  
◽  
Cenk AKAY ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Private University ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Evaluation Survey

The aim of this study is to explore the CELTA course from the perspective of EFL instructors. A single case study of qualitative research methods is employed in the study. The sample consists of 6 EFL instructors working for a private university in Turkey. The quantitative data of the research was obtained through course evaluation survey. Qualitative data was gathered by open-ended questions and interview forms developed by the researcher and also with the documents. Descriptive analysis was performed to show evaluation of the course in the quantitative phase of the research. On the other hand, the content analysis method was applied in the analysis of qualitative data. As a result of the study, the CELTA course is useful for EFL instructors’ careers; nevertheless the course components and content should be redesigned considering andragogic principles. Moreover, EFL instructors were pleased to take the course at the end of the course although the course’s weaknesses.

scholarly journals AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CYPRUS AND CYPRUS TURKISH HISTORY COURSE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES IN SCHOOL PRACTICES

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-81
Author(s):  
Ipek Danju
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
School Practices ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Keywords Education

The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the Cyprus and Cyprus Turkish History course curriculum’s objectiveness and the teachers’ implementation of the curriculum in schools. The research was conducted using a qualitative research approach and a descriptive research model. The researcher prepared semi-structured interview form to reveal the teachers’ views. Content analysis method was applied through using Nvivo 10 software in the analysis of qualitative data. The analysis of the survey data was conducted by encoding the results, as well as dividing and categorizing the teacher’s feedback and opinions; furthermore, direct opinions have also been noted. According to the findings, not only is there a disparity between the application of the program and its original objectives, but the effectiveness of the curriculum is also questioned.   Keywords: Education, Curriculum, Cyprus and Cyprus Turkish History, Qualitative

scholarly journals [Guide to Accepting Hiyal-Based Contracts in Malaysia Islamic Banking: An Evaluation] Panduan Penerimaan Kontrak Yang Berasaskan Hiyal di Perbankan Islam Malaysia: Satu Penilaian

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-152
Author(s):  
Muhammad Izzul Syahmi Zulkepli ◽  
Mohammad Taqiuddin Mohamad ◽  
Mohd Anuar Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Library Studies ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Muslim Scholars

Ḥiyal is a hidden approach in order to achieve certain goals. This legal device is still debated among Muslim scholars. Some of them are more likely to allow it, while others do not. Nonetheless, Islamic contracts that consist of ḥiyal, such as tawarruq have been attaining attraction especially in the Islamic banking industry in Malaysia. It is offered widely through various Islamic banking products based on a specific guideline aimed at preserving the reputation and performance of Malaysian Islamic banking. Therefore, this study will examine ḥiyal concept from the fiqh perspective and the guidance of accepting ḥiyal contracts, particularly tawarruq-based deposit product offering at the Malaysian Islamic banking. To collect data, researchers utilised the library studies and field studies (interview). Library studies apply the method of documentation by referring to the ḥiyal discussion among Muslim scholars as well as the product disclosure sheet and the BNM tawarruq policy document. Meanwhile, the field studies employed the interview method which involve several informants among Shariah experts / muamalat and Shariah executives in Malaysian Islamic banking. The qualitative data were subsequently analyse using content analysis method descriptively. Research finding implies that although tawarruq contracts with ḥiyal elements were widely offered through Malaysian Islamic banking products, their acceptance took into account several guidelines, namely ḥiyal views from the perspective of fiqh, ḥiyal parameters, and BNM tawarruq policy document.   Ḥiyal merupakan satu pendekatan yang tersembunyi bagi mencapai satu matlamat khusus. Dalam perbahasan fiqh, fuqaha berbeza pandangan terhadap elemen ḥiyal. Sebahagian mereka lebih cenderung mengharuskan aplikasi elemen ini, demikian juga sebahagian lain tidak mengharuskannya. Namun begitu, kontrak yang mengandungi ḥiyal meraih penerimaan yang memberansangkan terutama dalam industri perbankan Islam di Malaysia, umpamanya dalam kontrak tawarruq. Ia ditawarkan secara meluas menerusi pelbagai produk perbankan Islam dengan berasaskan panduan khusus yang bertujuan untuk memelihara reputasi dan prestasi perbankan Islam Malaysia. Sehubungan itu, kajian ini akan meneliti konsep ḥiyal dari sudut fiqh dan panduan penerimaan kontrak yang mempunyai elemen ḥiyal, khususnya kontrak tawarruq dalam penawaran produk deposit di perbankan Islam Malaysia. Bagi mencapai objektif tersebut, pengkaji menggunakan kajian kepustakaan dan lapangan (temubual) bagi mengumpulkan data. Kajian kepustakaan mengaplikasikan metode dokumentasi dengan merujuk kepada perbahasan ḥiyal dalam kalangan fuqaha di samping lembaran pendedahan produk serta dokumen polisi tawarruq BNM. Manakala kajian lapangan menggunapakai metode temubual yang melibatkan informan dalam kalangan pakar Syariah/muamalat dan eksekutif Syariah di perbankan Islam Malaysia. Data yang diperolehi telah dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis kandungan secara deskriptif dan tematik. Hasil kajian mendapati meskipun kontrak tawarruq yang mempunyai elemen ḥiyal ditawarkan secara meluas melalui produk perbankan Islam Malaysia, penerimaannya mengambil kira beberapa panduan iaitu perbincangan ḥiyal dari perspektif fiqh, parameter ḥiyal dan dokumen polisi tawarruq BNM.   

scholarly journals Metaphorical Perceptions of the Academicians Working in the Field of Recreation Regarding the Concept of “Recreation”

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melike Esentaş
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Aegean Sea ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Chain Ring ◽  
A Value ◽  
Social Reputation ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Recreation Use ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

The purpose of this study is to reveal how the academicians working in the field of recreation conceptualize their ideas about “recreation” through metaphors. Phenomenology being among the qualitative research methods was used in this study. The research population is composed of the academicians working in the field of recreation in different universities of Turkey. Qualitative data collection method via metaphors was used. When metaphors are used to "describe", a situation, event and phenomenon are described as they exist (Yıldırım and Şimşek, 2013). Data from the study were collected by using a semi-structured metaphor form via survey online. The raw data obtained from the study were examined, incomplete or inexpedient ones were excluded and metaphors were modeled by transferring them to the Nvivo 10 program.As a result of the data obtained, the academicians working in the field of recreation use such concepts as escape, star, giant, happiness, music box, spring air, freedom, traveler, broken chain ring, octopus, life, Aladdin and the magic lamp, sun, a colorful cake with mixed fruit, work potential, a multi-purpose field or saloon, funfair, umbrella, flying carpet, human, Aegean sea, sea, rainbow, water, living, forest, fishing tackle, bridge, time, wind, chameleon, seasons, breath, science, nature and spice while describing the concept of recreation metaphorically. The data obtained after the interviews were then coded under the appropriate themes after being analyzed with the content analysis method. According to the data obtained, it has been found that it has been gathered under 5 (five) themes as "As a Value for Individual and Society", "Serving Needs", "Social Reputation", "Recreate" and "Self- realization". In conclusion, it is observed that the metaphors obtained comply with the recreation theories regarding the metaphorical perceptions of the academicians working in the field of recreation about the “recreation” concept. In order to better understand the concept of recreation, it is recommended to take evaluation results in practical activities.

scholarly journals NURSING STUDENTS’ BARRIERS IN CARING FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS WITH VIOLENCE RISK

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 140-145
Author(s):  
Erna Erawati
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Nursing Management ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Content Analysis Method

Background: There is a general consensus that schizophrenia patients have a greater risk to become violent. Caring for schizophrenia patients with risk of violence presents difficult clinical challenges, and it complicates the efforts of nursing student. Analysis of nursing student' barriers may lead to improve nursing management of risk of violence.Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the nursing student barriers in for caring schizophrenia patients with violence risk.Method: A total sample of 22 nursing students completed their experience through reflective diary during clinical placements. The qualitative data were explored by thematic content analysis method using NVivo.Results: Three themes were emerged from the data included: emotions, personal experience, and inadequate communication skills.Conclusion: These themes reflected the barrier of the nursing students when they applied nursing care toward schizophrenia patient with violence risk. Knowing the barriers is very important for successful violence risk management for nursing student.

Learning practice of a breaking bad news exercise by nursing student

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Erna Erawati
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Bad News ◽  
Breaking Bad News ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Breaking Bad ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Family Analysis

Learning practice of a breaking bad news exercise among nursing student presents a challenge. The aim of this study  was to explored the nursing students to see the repeated their experience in giving nursing care on the patient and family. Analysis of nursing student learning practice may lead to improve their competency in breaking bad news. A purposive sampling with homogeneity category of 18 nursing students complete their experience through short writing during their learning practice in nursing diploma education. The qualitative data was explored by thematic content analysis method using NVivo. Three main learning practice themes were identified from the data of the nursing students through a reflecting emotions. The following themes emerged: preparation, communication and support. These themes reflected how learning practice of the nursing students when they applied breaking bad news exercise. Knowing the exercise is very important for successful a breaking bad news for nursing student.   Keywords: Learning practice; breaking bad news; nursing students; qualitative study.

scholarly journals Exploring Gender on EFL Learners’ Beliefs about Language Learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Sundari ◽  
Irfan Hadi ◽  
Nurhayati Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Education ◽  
Belief System ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
First Semester ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Beliefs About Language Learning ◽  
Learning English

Article aimed to describe language learners’ belief system and to investigate how significance the language learners’ beliefs are between them in language learning. Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, this research took 111 female- and 32 male-first semester college-students majoring in English Education as respondents. The instrument was 34-item BALLI questionnaire designed by Horwitz. The findings of the research showed that females and males’ language beliefs about language learning are mostly in similar fashion. The significant differences in responses were on the beliefs related to language and intelligence, enjoyment in practicing English, learning English-speaking cultures, having English-speaking friends, and motivation in learning English.

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