scholarly journals Using Role Playing Activities to Improve Thai EFL Students’ Oral English Communication Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1215-1225
Author(s):  
Suchada Tipmontree ◽  
Asama Tasanameelarp
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Intact Group ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Speaking Confidence

The purposes of this study were to examine the effects of using role playing activities to enhance students speaking skills as well as to investigate the usefulness of role playing activities in the development of selfconfidencein oral English. The experiment was conducted with an intact group of 50 Thai EFL undergraduate students. The data were collected by using (1) the pre-speaking test and the post-speaking test on oral competence in English communication, (2) the assessment form on students’ self-confidence in speaking English, and (3) an interview form on students’ opinion and self-confidence in speaking English before and at the end of the course. The research results revealed that role playing activities had positive effects both on student’s oral competence and self-confidence in speaking English. The frequent practice over the period of time through the role playing activities is the vital key to enhance students’ speaking abilities and improve their speaking confidence.

scholarly journals Problems in Speaking Faced By EFL Students of Mulawarman University

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayuri Sayuri
Keyword(s):  
English Department ◽  
Reading Habit ◽  
Interactive Process ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Grammar Rules ◽  
Processing Information ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Constructing Meaning

Learning English ideally consists of four skills. They are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All of them are interrelated from one another. Someone who masters four skills of English will be able to communicate in oral or written easily. In fact, speaking English is not easy. Speaking is an interactive process of constructing meaning that involves producing, receiving, and processing information. In this study, the researcher was interested in describing the problems in speaking faced by fourth semester students of English Department at Mulawarman University. Descriptive qualitative research was used as design of this study. The sample of this research consists of 24 students in the fourth semester. The data were obtained through the speaking test and questionnaire. Based on the speaking test and questionnaire, the students faced some problems related to pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. The questionnaire also showed additional findings where students faced other problems, namely not having self-confidence, shyness to speak, being afraid of making mistakes, feeling nervous, and having nothing to say. Next, there are some factors resulting problems of speaking to the students, firstly less of reading habit, uneven participation and English practice both inside and outside the classroom, and confusion on applying grammar rules.

scholarly journals Role Playing Is a Useful Method for Teaching Physical Examinations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebrahim Aliafsari Mamaghani ◽  
sharareh ahmadzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Educational Method ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Clinical Nurses ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Physical Examinations

Abstract Introduction: The role playing, if well organized and planned, can be a good way to teach practical lessons and acquire communication skills for nursing students. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of role playing education in the course of assessing the health status of nursing students.Methods: This study was conducted as a scholarship research in the period of 4 semesters from 2018-2021. It is noteworthy that about 25 nursing students were studying in each semester. In this way, the instructor performed the process of taking the patient's history or examination on a student playing as the patient. The students then repeated the same test on each other in pairs. Satisfaction and confidence forms were filled out by students after the course. Retesting and obtaining feedback from instructors and clinical nurses were used to assess the durability of the materials and their application.Findings: Students’ satisfaction with this teaching method was higher than satisfaction level in students not experiencing this method who had passed this course in the usual way, and an increase was observed as 2.8 ± 0.7 in the students' average scores. Students' confidence and ability to perform physical examinations at the clinic improved based on feedback received from ward nurses and instructors in later semesters. In addition, comprehension of adult and senior courses in later semesters was easier for students trained in this way.Discussion: Studies show the effect of role playing teaching method in improving learning motivation and problem solving skills and communication skills in students. The consistency between the results of the present study with the results of other studies leads us to recommend the use of this educational method in other medical sciences courses, which require practical skills and self-confidence of students in bed. Medical education officials and practitioners can take valuable steps in this direction by recommending and emphasizing the use of this method in improving the teaching and learning of such courses.

scholarly journals Guided discovery learning, personality traits, and speaking confidence of Iranian Intermediate EFL Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 614-626
Author(s):  
Leili Darakhani ◽  
Peyman Rajabi ◽  
Keivan Mahmoodi
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Guided Discovery ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Speaking Confidence ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Age Range

The current work aims to examine the association between Guided Discovery Learning (GDL) and personality traits and speaking confidence of Iranian EFL learners in terms of their gender. The study was conducted based on a quantitative-descriptive research method and quasi-experimental design. Accordingly, 60 participants were chosen in terms of convenience-random sampling from two language institutes in Tehran. They included both female (N=30) and male (N=30) of general English courses and were in the age range of 15 to 34 years. The results revealed that extraversion made a significant contribution to the self-confidence of Iranian EFL learners. Also, the guided discovery resulted in a more realistic classroom with an atmosphere like daily life as the learners were more active and responsible. Our findings might have significant implications for the curriculum and material designers to incorporate the GDL principles and students’ personality traits.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Konsep Diri, Kepercayaan Diri dengan Kemampuan Komunikasi Interpersonal dalam Proses Pembelajaran pada Mahasiswa

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 485-493
Author(s):  
M. Reza Kurniawan ◽  
Ernita Arif ◽  
Asmawi Asmawi
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Self Confidence

to 2020, a sample of 160 people was obtained. The results of the validity test obtained 8 invalid items. Based on the research results obtained from respondents the self-concept is classified as very good, the respondent's self-confidence is good and then the respondent's interpersonal communication skills are classified as good. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that self-concept has a significant influence on interpersonal communication skills in the learning process for students of the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Imam Bonjol University, Padang, so the first hypothesis is accepted, self-confidence has a significant influence on the interpersonal communication skills of the learning process in students, then The second hypothesis is accepted and self-concept and self-confidence variables simultaneously have a significant influence on interpersonal communication skills in the learning process for students of the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Imam Bonjol University, Padang.

scholarly journals Interpersonal Communication Skills and Self Confidence of Secondary School Students: Findings and Interventions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian Anggeraini ◽  
Muh. Farozin
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Guidance Services ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Thisstudyaimstodeterminethepercentageofinterpersonalcommunicationskillsand studentself-confidencethatisownedbyjuniorhighschoolstudents.Themethodused in this research is survey method. Data collection used interpersonal communication and confidence scales given to 100 students of Muhammadiyah Pakem Senior High School School selected by using proportioned cluster - random sampling technique. The findings of this study indicated that there were still many students who had low communication and confident skills. This was indicated by the percentage value of 57% of students having low interpersonal communication skills and 59% of students had low self-confidence. The intervention that could be given was to provide group guidance services with psychodrama role playing techniques to enhance the students’ interpersonal communication skills and self-confidence.

scholarly journals Delivering Difficult News: Simulation-Enhanced Training Improves Psychiatry Residents' Clinical Communication Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doron Amsalem ◽  
Andrés Martin ◽  
Mariela Mosheva ◽  
Omer Soul ◽  
Liran Korotkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Training Module ◽  
Clinical Communication ◽  
Psychiatric Residents ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Simulation Session

Background: Delivering difficult news to individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders and their family members can be challenging. The use of simulated patients (SP) is an effective teaching method to enhance clinical skills, particularly those around communication. We developed, implemented, and evaluated the effectiveness of an SP-based training module to improve psychiatric residents' clinical communication skills in delivering difficult news.Methods: We conducted 5-h workshops consisting of 3 components: (1) a high-fidelity simulation session with a professional actor; (2) a 30-min lecture; and (3) role-playing of 3 short scenarios, during which residents rotated taking on different roles (as psychiatrist, patient, or family member). We observed through a 1-way mirror and videotaped each resident's simulation session and followed it with personalized debriefing. Following the workshop, each resident received the full-length video of their simulated interview, together with a list of questions as a take-home assignment. Two months after the workshop, the residents were invited to a second SP-based session, during which 2 independent evaluators, each a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in medical simulation, evaluated the participants' communication skills using a previously validated instrument. To avoid observation bias, the 2 evaluators rated the videotapes blind to the timing of the simulation (pre- vs. post-training). Participants completed self-report questionnaires on satisfaction and self-confidence, before, after, and 2 months following the workshop.Findings: Of the 28 psychiatric residents who participated in the training day, 24 (86%) completed the post-workshop evaluation. Mean communication score increased from 24.9 to 27.8 (paired t-test: 5.6, p < 0.001). The mean score for the self-confidence questionnaire, calculated on a 1 to 5 Likert scale, increased from 3.4 to 4.0 after the training day, and remained unchanged (4.2) 2 months later (p < 0.001).Conclusions: An SP-based training module proved useful in improving the objectively measured communication skills of psychiatric residents delivering difficult news. The training further enhanced participants' subjective sense of confidence in those clinical skills.

College Student Commitment and Outdoor Orientation Programming

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-316
Author(s):  
Curt Davidson ◽  
Alan Ewert
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Emotional Reactivity ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
The United States ◽  
College Life ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Reactivity Study ◽  
Outdoor Orientation

Background: Increasingly colleges and universities are utilizing Outdoor Orientation Programs (OOPs) to help incoming students assimilate into college life. These programs have shown promise in recent analyses for enhancing desired outcomes with particular consideration shown to pro-social behavior and retention outcomes. Purpose: To examine how effective OOPs are in preparing students for a successful college student experience, particularly with variables known to influence student success and commitment to college. Methodology/Approach: Data were collected from four universities across the United States. Participants in this study were 205 undergraduate students from 17 to 25 years old who self-enrolled in their respective institutions OOP. This study used the College Student Readiness Inventory to generate a hypothesis concerning the possible effects of an OOP experience concerning predictive and outcomes variables relative to college student commitment. Findings/Conclusions: Using SmartPLS, the main effects of the OOP indicated predictive relationships between Commitment to College and Goal Striving, Communication Skills, Social Activity, Emotional Reactivity, Study Skills, and Social Connection. Academic Self-Discipline, Academic Self-Confidence, and Self-Determination on Commitment to College. Implications: Study findings suggest specific connections between predicting college student commitment before and after an OOP.

scholarly journals Eficácia da simulação na autoconfiança de estudantes de enfermagem para ressuscitação cardiopulmonar extra-hospitalar: um estudo quase experimental

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 32694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genesis Souza Barbosa ◽  
Caio Guilherme Silva Bias ◽  
Lorene Soares Agostinho ◽  
Luciana Maria Capurro de Queiroz Oberg ◽  
Rafael Oliveira Pitta Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
The Self ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Intervention Protocol ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Confidence Scale

AIMS: To verify the effectiveness of the simulation in the self-confidence of nursing students for extra-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation. METHODS: A quasi-experimental, before and after, single-group study, was performed with nursing undergraduate students. The sample was recruited among university students who were in the second or third year of graduation and accepted to participate in the research. The intervention protocol consisted of individual participation in a emergency simulated clinical scenario. The simulated scenario adopted consisted of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in extra-hospital cardiorespiratory arrest, using the Mini Anne Plus® low fidelity manikin. In addition to the sociodemographic variables, students' self-confidence for emergency action was analyzed, evaluated by the Self-Confidence Scale, before and after each simulation. Marginal and homogeneous Wilcoxon homogeneity tests were applied, and the accepted significance level was 5%.RESULTS: Thirteen two undergraduate students in nursing between the ages of 18 and 38 participated in the study. Statistically significant differences (p < 0.001) were observed in the answers of all the questions of the Self-confidence Scale when compared before and after the simulation. There was also a statistically significant increase (p < 0.001) in cardiological, respiratory and neurological scores after simulation.CONCLUSIONS: The simulation proved to be an effective educational strategy in increasing the self-confidence of nursing students to perform extra-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

scholarly journals Psychological characteristics and entrepreneurial intention

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 825-840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sorayah Nasip ◽  
Sharifah Rahama Amirul ◽  
Stephen Laison Sondoh Jr ◽  
Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Tolerance For Ambiguity

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between individual psychological characteristics (i.e. innovativeness, locus of control, self-confidence, propensity to take risk, need for achievement and tolerance for ambiguity) and entrepreneurial intention. Design/methodology/approach A total of 676 undergraduate students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have participated in the survey. The data were analysed using partial least square technique version 2.0. Findings The results have shown that innovativeness, self-confidence, propensity to take risk, need for achievement and tolerance for ambiguity are positively related to entrepreneurial intention among undergraduate students. However, locus of control is not significantly related to entrepreneurial intention. Research limitations/implications Although samples of the research are quite large, this research only involves undergraduates in UMS. Therefore, findings obtained are not generalized because the results do not include other educational institutions in Malaysia. On the implication aspect, this research might give some views among undergraduates to embark in business after graduating. Practical implications In spite of that, students should be encouraged and equipped with innovativeness, self-confidence, propensity to take risk, need for achievement and tolerance for ambiguity to interpret successful entrepreneurial role models and identification of business prospects for their future career. Originality/value The findings of the research may extend existing knowledge in the entrepreneurial field as well as to provide valuable information to policy maker in strengthening and redesigning suitable curriculum not only at the university level, but also in pre-school by giving entrepreneurial awareness on how this knowledge will transform us into an entrepreneurial society that can create wonders for human kind.

scholarly journals Experiencing the community of inquiry framework using asynchronous online role-playing in computer-aided instruction class

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasiyah Junus ◽  
Harry Budi Santoso ◽  
Mubarik Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computer Aided Instruction ◽  
Online Discussion Forum ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Community Of Inquiry Framework ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis current study investigates the use of online role-playing, in an online discussion forum, in learning the community of inquiry framework – an area of learning covered in the Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI) course, an elective course for Computer Science undergraduate students at Universitas Indonesia. The participants were divided into different roles. Each group was triggered to discuss the implementation of online collaborative learning. A mixed-methods approach was utilised to analyse the qualitative and quantitative data. The result of content analysis exhibited students implementing all the components of the CoI framework. Teaching presence was the rarest, as students were focused on delivering their ideas. Social presence appeared in almost all messages since it is the easiest, and students can feel the impact immediately. The discussion moved to the integration phase but did not proceed to resolution. This study suggested some recommendations and future research topics.

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