Perfection of Learning Environments Among High, Average and Low Academic Achieving Students

Abstract

Academic achievement varies according to the perception of learning environments (LE). Th e current study aimed to investigate how the perception of LE diff ers according to level of academic achievement. 1,106 Th ai undergraduate students replied to a survey. Analyzing the data with One-way analysis of variance diff erences were found in perception of the LE in terms of task orientation and instructor feedback. Average-achieving students perceived task orientation higher than high and low-achieving students. High-achieving students perceived instructor feedback the most. Th is study provides insights into each type of LE applied in the classroom and suggests how individual academic achievers can be suitably enhanced.

The Impact of Cooperative Learning Method on the Oral Proficiency of Learners of the Training Program for English Tourist Guides

“…For example, the interactive behavior of cooperative learning method had a positive impact on students’ learning outcomes and language skills ( Cabrera, 2018 ; Darmuki et al, 2018 ), and cooperative learning methods allowed students to easily use English to interact with classmates, significantly improving students oral ability ( Calderón et al, 2011 ; Dendup and Onthanee, 2020 ). The possible reason was that the cooperative learning method stimulated learners to show a higher enthusiasm for learning in the classroom question-and-answer session and classroom group discussion ( Alrayah, 2018 ), and high-achieving students felt more fulfilled in the process of helping low-achieving students ( Ghaith, 2001 ), providing learners with the freedom to share their ideas actively and positively ( Suamuang and Suksakulchai, 2020 ). Therefore, the results of this study provided empirical support for the cooperative learning method to help learners of the training program for English tourist guides.…”