A Philosophy of Second Language Acquisition

Johnson, Marysia

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“…Studies on anxiety, which is a psychological state of discomfort, have been numerous too in the context of WhatsApp in the classroom. Johnson (2004) affirmed that anxiety "cause(s) learners" block" (p. 50). A number of studies have found that using WhatsApp decreases students' anxiety while learning a language (Ali & Bin-Hady, 2019;Elyas & Rehman, 2018;Han & Keskin, 2016;Shamsi et al, 2019).…”

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WhatsApp as a Supporter Tool in Language Learning: A Study of Saudi EFL Learners’ Perceptions

Salameh¹

2023

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Technology has literally become inseparable from modern day living as it always stays with us in all places and times. Therefore, prudence demands that teachers too, make positive use of it for language learning/teaching. This study compares the impact of WhatsApp based learning activities (WBLA) with conventional activities on boosting the four language skills of Saudi EFL students. The study also investigates Saudi EFL students' perceptions on using WBLA as a tool of English language learning, motivation and autonomy. A close-ended questionnaire was developed to collect data from 100 Saudi EFL undergraduate students at Duba, University of Tabuk, the subjects of this study. The investigation showed that WBLA has a positive impact on shaping the Saudi EFL undergraduates’ perceptions to language learning. Moreover, results indicate that male learners outperformed females in all the four skills. The study, therefore, concludes that WBLA should be integrated in all EFL classes. This study establishes that novel use of technology offers effective assistance in the language classroom.

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WhatsApp as a Supporter Tool in Language Learning: A Study of Saudi EFL Learners’ Perceptions

Salameh¹

2023

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“…This result does not seem exactly the same as the existing viewpoint, but Jonhson mentioned the significance of this study. That is, proving that second language learners can be seen as one of the languages acquiring resources [12]. He also argued that the process of collective scaffolding is not just for individuals [12].…”

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“…That is, proving that second language learners can be seen as one of the languages acquiring resources [12]. He also argued that the process of collective scaffolding is not just for individuals [12]. Participants in Donato's research provide influence on the process of learning together, so the change should be social.…”

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Application of Vygotsky’s SCT in Chinese EFL Classroom

Bi¹

2023

Proceedings of the 2022 4th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2022)

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“…The constructivist approach asserts that learning is a socially interactive process, in which learners construct new knowledge based on their prior experiences and current knowledge [36]. This indicates that higher mental functions, such as rational thought and learning, originate in social activities.…”

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Effects of Explicit Reading Strategy Instruction on Grade 9 Students’ Achievement in Reading Comprehension

Dugasa

Olana

Ali

2022

Education Research International

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The main objective of the study is to investigate the effects of explicit reading strategy instruction on students’ achievement in reading comprehension. In two intact classes, the treatment group received reading lessons accompanied by the three basic reading instructions, i.e., the pre-, the while, and the post-reading instructions through explicit reading strategy instruction, but the nontreatment group received reading lessons in the usual way of learning/teaching reading. The study employed an embedded design since data were collected using quantitative data-gathering instruments through reading comprehension tests before and after the intervention, and an interview was also employed to gather data about the treatment from the randomly selected participants from the treatment group. Statistical results were analyzed with an independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test from nontreatment (33) and treatment (35). The findings emphasized the importance of employing explicit reading strategy instruction in enabling readers to comprehend reading comprehension questions, especially it lets students properly handle reading comprehension questions that seek higher level thinking. On the top priority, to be good readers at comprehending reading comprehension questions that seek higher level thinking, classroom reading teachers are required to create opportunities for the readers while delivering reading lessons by presenting activities that go with the pre-, while, and post-reading instructions. Being one of the most important instructions in reading lesson presentations, secondary school language teachers are expected to present reading lessons through explicit reading strategy instruction.

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A Philosophy of Second Language Acquisition

Cited by 10 publications

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WhatsApp as a Supporter Tool in Language Learning: A Study of Saudi EFL Learners’ Perceptions

WhatsApp as a Supporter Tool in Language Learning: A Study of Saudi EFL Learners’ Perceptions

Application of Vygotsky’s SCT in Chinese EFL Classroom

Effects of Explicit Reading Strategy Instruction on Grade 9 Students’ Achievement in Reading Comprehension

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