Student Satisfaction with Using Independent Study Logs as Part of English Classes

Litzler, Mary Frances

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“…Here, the researcher focuses on the different kinds of English descriptive texts. Writing is one of the crucial abilities that language learners need to have (Litzler, 2014;Moghaddam & Malekzadeh, 2011). The students' ability to think can be developed through writing exercises.…”

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Improving Students' Writing Skill by Using Pictures in Vocational High Schools

Pramilaga,

Putra,

Suprianti

2023

JEAR

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This research highlights students' struggles in developing and organizing ideas in descriptive writing, along with the lack of attention from teachers regarding students' comprehension of the taught material. The study aims to analyze the improvement of writing skills among tenth-grade students through the integration of images as visual aids. Employing a mixed-methods approach, qualitative data was gathered through classroom observations, interviews, and journals, while quantitative data was obtained through pre- and post-assessments. The subjects involved in this research are the tenth-grade students integrated with images as visual aids to enhance their writing skills. The findings indicate that the positive use of images impacts students' engagement, motivation, and creativity in writing, leading to a significant improvement in the quality of their compositions. The effectiveness of innovative teaching strategies and the value of visual aids in supporting students' writing learning processes are the main focal points. This article underscores the importance of a mixed-methods approach for a comprehensive understanding of pedagogical interventions in education. The research provides deep insights into the role of images as stimuli in enhancing students' writing skills while emphasizing the need for innovative pedagogical approaches in educational contexts. Furthermore, the implications of these research findings emphasize the urgency of using visual aids in teaching, contributing significantly to enhancing the quality of classroom learning.

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Improving Students' Writing Skill by Using Pictures in Vocational High Schools

Pramilaga,

Putra,

Suprianti

2023

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Diarios de aprendizaje en el estudio de los idiomas extranjeros: Opiniones de alumnos acerca de su utilidad para la autonomía de los aprendices

Litzler

Bakieva

1970

Didáctica (Madr.)

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Abstract. Diaries and logs have been used in a number of different learning contexts. In completing diaries and logs for foreign language classes, students are asked to record the activities that they do to study, practice and/or improve their ability in the target language. In the case of a degree in Modern Languages and Translation at a university in central Spain a variety of options were recently offered to 76 students: a daily log, a weekly summary, or a weekly report on research into language learning strategies. This paper discusses the variations proposed and it reports the students' choices, their opinions of the usefulness of the overall activity and their impressions of whether the activity helped them to increase certain aspects of learner autonomy. The majority of the students opted to complete a daily log, and a questionnaire revealed that they were generally positive about the activity overall and its effectiveness in terms of learner autonomy. Key words: Diaries; journals; learning logs; autonomy; learning strategies; out-of-classroom learning; student satisfaction.[es] Diarios de aprendizaje en el estudio de los idiomas extranjeros: opiniones de alumnos acerca de su utilidad para la autonomía de los aprendices Resumen. Se han empleado diarios en una variedad de contextos de aprendizaje. Para realizar un diario en una clase de idioma extranjero, los alumnos anotan las actividades que realizan para estudiar, practicar, y/o mejorar su capacidad en la lengua meta. En el caso de un grado en Lenguas Modernas y Traducción ofertado en una universidad en el centro peninsular, 76 estudiantes tuvieron la opción de hacer un diario, un resumen semanal o un informe semanal acerca de sus búsquedas bibliográficas en cuanto a estrategias de aprendizaje. El presente artículo explica esas opciones e informa sobre las elecciones de los estudiantes, sus opiniones acerca de la utilidad de la actividad en general y sus impresiones de si la actividad les ayudó a incrementar ciertos aspectos de la autonomía en el aprendizaje. La mayoría de los estudiantes optaron por hacer un diario con anotaciones breves, y un cuestionario reveló que, por lo general, opinaron de forma positiva acerca de la actividad en global y su eficacia en cuanto a la autonomía en el aprendizaje. Palabras clave: diarios; autonomía; estrategias de aprendizaje; aprendizaje fuera del aula; satisfacción de los alumnos. Litzler, M.F.; Bakieva, M. Didáctica (Madr.), 29, 2017: 65-80 66 [fr] Journaux d'apprentissage pour l'étude des langues étrangères : Opinions des étudiants sur son utilité pour l'autonomie des apprenants Résumé. Les journaux d'apprentissage sont employés dans différents contextes d'enseignement. Pour réaliser un journal comme partie d'un cours de langue étrangère, les étudiants écrivent les activités qu'ils font pour étudier, pratiquer et/ou améliorer sa capacité dans la langue qu'ils étudient. Dans le cas d'un programme de licence en Langues Modernes et Traduction qui est offert dans une université de la région du centre de l'Espagn...

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Student Satisfaction with Using Independent Study Logs as Part of English Classes

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Improving Students' Writing Skill by Using Pictures in Vocational High Schools

Improving Students' Writing Skill by Using Pictures in Vocational High Schools

Diarios de aprendizaje en el estudio de los idiomas extranjeros: Opiniones de alumnos acerca de su utilidad para la autonomía de los aprendices

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