scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship between Metalinguistic Knowledge and L2 writing among Intermediate-level adult Turkish EFL Learners

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-73
Author(s):  
FATMA AYDIN
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
L2 Writing ◽  
Intermediate Level ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Grammar Rule ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Metalinguistic Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

The present study investigates the nature of metalinguistic knowledge among intermediate-level adult Turkish EFL learners, and the relationship between their metalinguistic knowledge and L2 writing in terms of complexity, accuracy and fluency. The participants of the present study are a total of 78 intermediate-level adult Turkish EFL learners. The data collection instruments of the present study include Oxford Quick Placement Test (OQPT), Productive Metalinguistic Knowledge Test (PMKT), Receptive Metalinguistic Knowledge Test (RMKT) (adapted from Ellis, 2009) and opinion essays of a smaller group of the participants. The results revealed that intermediate-level adult Turkish EFL learners have moderate to high productive and metalinguistic knowledge. They are better at explaining why a L2 sentence is grammatically incorrect than referring to the exact grammar rule and using technical words for the grammatical features. The results also revealed that there is significant moderate correlation between metalinguistic knowledge and writing accuracy.

Effect of collocations on Iranian EFL learners’ writing: Attitude in focus

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 131-145
Author(s):  
Seyedeh Maryam Mousavi ◽  
Laya Heidari Darani
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Attitude Questionnaire ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Writing Skill

This study aimed at investigating the effect of collocations as language chunks on Iranian female intermediate EFL learners’ writing skill. Moreover, the researchers intended to find out the attitude of learners towards writing skill after collocations were taught. To this end, 30 female Iranian EFL learners who were studying English in a language institute in Isfahan, aged between 18 and 26 years old formed the sample. The instruments used for data collection included three tests (Oxford Placement Test, writing pretest and posttest) and an attitude questionnaire developed by Peter Elbow and Pat Belanoff. The results obtained from the statistical analyses revealed that there was a significant effect of using collocations on the writing skill of Iranian female intermediate EFL learners. Furthermore, based on the findings, it can be claimed that the learners’ attitude boosted in the course of this experiment, indicating that using collocations had a significantly positive impact on the attitudes of Iranian EFL learners towards writing skill.  Keywords: attitude, collocations, language chunks, writing skill

scholarly journals Teacher’s Corrective Feedback in Paragraph Writing in Terms of Accuracy: Teacher’s Comments Vs. Error Marking

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 200-207
Author(s):  
Tahereh Ghasemi ◽  
Zohre Noroozi ◽  
Zohreh Salehan
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Corrective Feedback ◽  
L2 Writing ◽  
Intermediate Level ◽  
The Other ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Grammatical Accuracy ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Better Than

The aim of this paper is investigating whether teacher’s corrective feedback (Teacher’s comment vs. error marking) caused any differential effects on the paragraph writing in term of accuracy by Iranian EFL learners. The participants were divided into two groups. Experimental group1 and experimental group 2 forty learners in intermediate level formed two groups, 20 learners in each group. One experimental group did not receive teacher’s comment in terms of grammar during four alternative weeks; the other group received teacher’s comment. The statistical analysis indicated that the second group performed better than the group which did not receive teachers’ comment in terms of accuracy in paragraph writing. Therefore, these results suggested that teachers’ corrective feedback has pedagogical value, and teachers’ corrective feedback promoted learners' grammatical accuracy in L2 writing more effectively.

A Sentence Repetition Placement Test for ESL/EFL Learners in Japan

2014 ◽  
pp. 971-988 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Sigmund Topor
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Sentence Repetition ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Japanese English

Informed by psycholinguistics, an aspect of the theory of Communicative Competence, this chapter explores the predictive utility of a Sentence Repetition (Placement) Test (SRPT) for L1 Japanese English learners. A bivariate correlational analysis shows a positive correlation (r = .643) between scores on the listening segment of the TOEIC and those on a Sentence Repetition Placement Test. Data for the Sentence Repetition Placement Test was generated from university students and working professionals in Tokyo, Japan (N = 35; 25 men and 10 women). A valid Sentence Repetition Placement Test may provide the solution to ESL/EFL placement in Japan. Future research on Sentence Repetition Placement Test for ESL/EFL should address the relationship between the espoused ESL/EFL Communicative Competence objectives and policies to achieve those objectives. Within the current global environment, internal adjustments are clearly necessary to cope with external communicative demands.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ADVERSITY QUOTIENT DENGAN KESIAPAN BELAJAR PADA MATA PELAJARAN PAI

QATHRUNÂ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Dede Fatchuroji
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Method

This study aims: (1) to describe the Adver- sity Quotient of the XII grade students of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Serang Regency; (2) to describe the learning readiness of class XII students of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Serang Regency; (3) to explain the relationship between Adver- sity Quotient and the students' learning readiness of class XII Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Serang Regency. The method used by researchers is descriptive method with a quantitative approach. Population of 207 class XII students from 7 groups was then taken randomly from 32 students. Data collection technique. Data collection using a questionnaire instrument. This research was conducted from June to September 2019. Primary data sources were obtained from 15 questionnaires. Data processing used SPSS 16.0. Based on the results of data analysis, three conclusions were obtained as follows: First, Adversity Quotient class XII Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Serang Regency is in the high category indicated by the mean value of 52.75. Second, the learning readiness of class XII Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Serang Regency is in the medium category, indicated by a mean value of 59.06. Third, there is a significant positive relationship between Adversity Quotient and learning readiness. This is indicated by the value of Pearson correlation = 0.551 with sig 0.001, this value after being consulted with the interpretation table for the number "r" (0.551) is between (0.40–0.60) whose interpretation is included in the category of moderate correlation.

scholarly journals Relationship between Iranian EFL Learners’ Learning Styles and Their Performance on Reading Journalistic Texts: A Gender Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-286
Author(s):  
Mehrnoush Haddad ◽  
Mohsen Shahrokhi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Gender Perspective ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Relationship

This paper examined the relationship between upper intermediate female and male EFL learners’ learning styles and their performances on reading journalistic texts. Moreover, the study checked whether the gender of the participants has any impact on their performances on reading journalistic text styles. To this end, 30 female and 30 male homogeneous participants aged 22 to 45 years old, were selected based on their performance on Oxford Placement Test (OPT). To identify the participants’ learning styles, a questionnaire was distributed among the participants. The participants also sat for a test of reading journalistic texts designed by the researchers. The results indicated that learning style as a composite variable could predict the female learners’ reading of journalistic materials, and that group learning style was significantly correlated with reading journalistic texts. The data analysis, furthermore, revealed that learning style could not significantly predict male EFL learner’s performance on journalistic reading texts. Moreover, the differences between the learning styles of male and females EFL learners could not bring about significant changes in their reading journalistic texts. The results have some implications for EFL teachers and students, material developers, and curriculum designers.

scholarly journals INDEFATIGABLE WILLINGNESS TO ACCOMPLISH OBJECTIVES: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EFL LEARNERS’ MOTIVATION AND AUTONOMY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 422
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Khonamri ◽  
Khazar Molana ◽  
Marzie Danaei ◽  
Mohammad Kazemian
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Common ◽  
Linguistic Proficiency ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Widespread Interest

The common widespread interest in the socio-cultural aspect of language learning among applied linguists has made ESL researchers draw attention to learners' motivation and autonomy in the European and Asian educational circles. The rationale of this study is to pinpoint the relationship between EFL learners’ motivation and autonomy. To gather relevant data, motivation and autonomy questionnaires were distributed among 100 EFL learners, who were chosen through Quick Placement Test (QPT), and were put them into B2, C1, and C2 levels of linguistic proficiency based on Common European Framework Rubric (CEFR) model. To fulfill the objectives of this study, both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized in the process of data analysis. Regarding the statistical analysis, learners’ motivation significantly correlated with their autonomy. Additionally, it was found that there was a significant positive correlation between autonomy and intrinsic motivation, while the correlation between autonomy and extrinsic motivation was significant but negative. This study can shine a light on language teaching in general and in particular on the relationship between EFL learners' motivation and autonomy.

Reliability of the Minimum Masking Level as Outcome Variable in Tinnitus Clinical Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-435
Author(s):  
Patricia C. Mancini ◽  
Richard S. Tyler ◽  
Hyung Jin Jun ◽  
Tang-Chuan Wang ◽  
Helena Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Reliable Estimate ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Trained Subjects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Minimum Intensity

Purpose The minimum masking level (MML) is the minimum intensity of a stimulus required to just totally mask the tinnitus. Treatments aimed at reducing the tinnitus itself should attempt to measure the magnitude of the tinnitus. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the MML. Method Sample consisted of 59 tinnitus patients who reported stable tinnitus. We obtained MML measures on two visits, separated by about 2–3 weeks. We used two noise types: speech-shaped noise and high-frequency emphasis noise. We also investigated the relationship between the MML and tinnitus loudness estimates and the Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (THQ). Results There were differences across the different noise types. The within-session standard deviation averaged across subjects varied between 1.3 and 1.8 dB. Across the two sessions, the Pearson correlation coefficients, range was r = .84. There was a weak relationship between the dB SL MML and loudness, and between the MML and the THQ. A moderate correlation ( r = .44) was found between the THQ and loudness estimates. Conclusions We conclude that the dB SL MML can be a reliable estimate of tinnitus magnitude, with expected standard deviations in trained subjects of about 1.5 dB. It appears that the dB SL MML and loudness estimates are not closely related.

Persepsi Dan Partisipasi Pengunjung Terhadap Permasalahan Sampah Laut (Marine Debris) Di Pantai Temberan Kabupaten Bangka Dan Pantai Pasir Padi Pangkalpinang

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Siska Oktavia ◽  
Wahyu Adi ◽  
Aditya Pamungkas
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Marine Debris ◽  
Reliability Test ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to analyze the value of the density of marine debris, perceptions and participation in Temberan beach and Pasir Padi beach, as well as determine the relationship of perception and participation to the density of marine debris. This research is a type of research that is descriptive with a mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative). The study was conducted at Temberan beach in Bangka Regency and Pasir Pasir Beach Pangkal Pinang in October 2019. The sampling technique used was random sampling and purposive sampling. The data collection technique was carried out using observation technique namely sampling and questionnaire. The validity test uses the Pearson Product Moment formula and the reliability test uses the Cronbach’s Alpha formula. The results showed that the density of debris in the Temberan beach was more dominant at 10.92 pieces/meter2, while at Temberan beach 3 pieces/meter2. The results of perception and participation are different, with the Temberan beach occupying more complex waste problems. The relationship of perception and participation in the density of marine debris have a relationship that affects each other.

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