The Impact of Implementing Graphic Organizers on Improving EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension of Narrative Texts and Motivation

Albufalasa, Mervat

doi:10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.8n.4p.120

Cited by 4 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 18 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…There is a significant correlation between language anxiety and the students' performance in the classroom. Albufalasa (2019) found that the students developed a higher level of self-confidence in perceiving their own abilities to perform better in the literature subject through the use of graphic organizers. It managed to lower down their language anxiety as they progressed in comprehending the narrative texts and their performance in the classroom also improved.…”

Section: Develop Confidencementioning

confidence: 97%

Paddling through the Learning of Literature Using ICT: A Review on Students’ Perception

Salleh¹,

Ismail²

2022

IJARPED

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

English literature in Malaysian English Language syllabus has a peripheral role in the enhancement of students' English proficiency level. Teachers have always sought innovative ways to teach literature in English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. Information Communication Technology (ICT) has flourished in the educational sector since the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous studies have been conducted on understanding the advantages of teaching and learning through the ICT, yet studies on English literature in ESL classrooms remain uncharted. Henceforth, this paper reviews past studies on students' perceptions in learning literature using ICT to clarify the existing literature and establish new consensus. Two dominant databases were utilised in this review; Google Scholar and Educational Resources Information Centre (ERIC) in the compilation of the research articles. An extensive search was carried out by using phrases to compile all articles pertaining to the topic. This review synthesised findings of journal articles from 2018 -2022 to acknowledge the students' perception of learning literature with the presence of ICT in ESL classrooms and its advantages. Students exhibit increased motivation in learning literature and showed positive feedback. In general, the results are hoped to yield more insights to allow literature learning to continue to flourish in the near future.

show abstract

Section: Develop Confidencementioning

confidence: 97%

Paddling through the Learning of Literature Using ICT: A Review on Students’ Perception

Salleh¹,

Ismail²

2022

IJARPED

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In addition, L2 Journal Vol. 14 Issue 1 (2022) 114 visual organizers facilitate reading comprehension and retention not only in L1 but also in L2 (Albufalasa, 2019;Jiang, 2012). Since 2015, my institution launched a campus-wide initiative to bring critical thinking to the forefront of skill-building activities.…”

Section: Vera Klekovkina's Class Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Machine Translation: Friend or Foe in the Language Classroom?

Klekovkina¹,

Denié-Higney²

2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Machine translation (MT) provides a seemingly accelerated alternative way to communicate in the target language (L2). A convenient service to the public, MT renders a potential disservice to language learners. In this pedagogically focused article, we show concrete and detailed examples of how language instructors can turn MT and other electronic tools such as translation memories, grammar-and spellcheckers, or mapping tools into virtual assistants to empower students to use them responsibly. Two classroom interventions, one at a large public research university on the West coast and the second one at a medium-sized public university in the Midwest, aimed to develop students' awareness of the language learning process, while introducing them to various online tools that can help them communicate better in L2 without blindly using MT. The interventions were designed for intermediate level students. The first group of students were part of an advanced composition course who were shown limitations of MT and alternative editorial tools in L2, while the second group was part of an introductory literature course in which students were introduced to reasoning maps, such as mind, concept, and argument maps, to assist them with L2 communication. The main takeaways from these interventions were the need to readjust the students' attitudes as much as the instructors' mindsets if we want to make MT an ally. Shifting focus from accuracy to comprehensibility changes the stakes in L2 communication as the production of meaning becomes an exercise in student agency and leads to the satisfaction of being able to communicate spontaneously in the target language.

show abstract

Using Concept Circles to Foster Deeper Understanding of Critical Vocabulary and Concepts

Mallette

2024

The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Vocabulary inherent in content areas continues to challenge English learners. This vocabulary is critical to understanding key concepts. As grade level increases so does the quantity and complexity of content vocabulary and concepts. English learners can become overwhelmed by the number and complexity of vocabulary in required courses. To assist students in learning vocabulary and content concepts, teachers can utilize graphic organizers, one of which will be discussed in this entry. Concept Circles foster deeper understanding of critical content vocabulary and concepts. The characteristics of Concept Circles that enhance English learners' understanding of content vocabulary and content are also described.

show abstract

The Impact of Implementing Graphic Organizers on Improving EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension of Narrative Texts and Motivation

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Paddling through the Learning of Literature Using ICT: A Review on Students’ Perception

Paddling through the Learning of Literature Using ICT: A Review on Students’ Perception

Machine Translation: Friend or Foe in the Language Classroom?

Using Concept Circles to Foster Deeper Understanding of Critical Vocabulary and Concepts

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About