Fine Brush and Freehand: The Vocabulary-Learning Art of Two Successful Chinese EFL Learners

Gu, Peter Yongqi

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“…There are various methods to collect data, such as survey tools and written questionnaire (Gu & Johnson, 1996;Fan,2003), interview (Gu 2003;Parks & Raymond,2004), think-aloud or verbal reports (Anderson & Vandergrift,1996;Goh,1998;Nassaji,2003), diaries or dialogue journal (Carson & Longhini,2002;Oxford, Lavine, Felkins, Hollaway & Saleh, 1996), recollective narratives (Oxford, Lavine, Felkins, Hollaway & Saleh, 1996). Such measurements are used in the single form of method (separately) or as component methods (single set of methods) based on nature and goals of research works.…”

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The Exploring Nature of the Assessment Instrument of Five Factors of Personality Traits in the Current Studies of Personality

Fazeli¹

2012

ASS

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The idea which includes the five dimensions of personality has strong dominant in the field of personality studies. In this way, it has enjoyed wide spread popularity in applied organizational context. Although five factors were found in various studies, but its structure has not been accepted generally. The present study aims to explore the current studies regarding nature of five dimensions of personality, its application, its limitations, and the other related characteristics in order to revalue it. The current study confirms the suggested structure of such traits for the study of personality.

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The Exploring Nature of the Assessment Instrument of Five Factors of Personality Traits in the Current Studies of Personality

Fazeli¹

2012

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“…We should not be blind to the fact that a number of recent research studies have documented the use of text recitation by high-achieving Chinese English learners (Gao, 2007;Gu, 2003). In fact, an increasing number of contemporary Western researchers (e.g., Pennycook, 1996;Sowden, 2005;Watkins & Biggs, 1996) have recognised that recitation, a highly valued way of learning in the Far East, can lead to high levels of understanding if applied appropriately.…”

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Traditional Chinese Language Teaching Revisited: The Example of Recitation

Xia

2015

JLTR

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Abstract-Recitation is a traditional practice in Chinese literacy education and later was transferred to English Language Teaching (ELT) in China. This article, taking the example of recitation, conducts an analysis of traditional Chinese language teaching which is expected to yield implications for current ELT in China. This research has reached the conclusion that certain aspects of traditional language teaching might be relevant to modern situation in ELT.

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“…Hence, it is one of the main ways to triangulate and further enrich the data and has been employed in various studies on vocabulary learning (Bennet, 2006;Gu, 2003). Triangulation of data collection methods also ensured the validity and reliability of the information that was gathered because human instruments can be as fallible as any other forms of research instruments.…”

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Making Meaning of Vocabulary Learning: Seizing Opportunities at Opportune Moments

Kaur

2015

GEMA

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The ability in making meaning of learning through opportunities is seen as a pathway to autonomous learning behaviour. This study is undertaken to explore the behaviours of a group of nine learners at a tertiary institution in Malaysia to see how they utilise both receptive as well as productive vocabulary learning opportunities meaningfully beyond their English language course. The theory of constructivism appertains, as the learning activity is active, constructive, cumulative and goal-directed. The participants" journal entries of one month were perused to enquire the various aspects of their learning experiences and what they did before, during and after English language class. Weekly retrospective in depth interviews were conducted with the participants, as well as their class lecturer. The study found that these learners lacked proactive attitude in seizing learning opportunities and were poor readers of English language materials. The study also found that the extent learners take learning opportunities is not solely dependent on their language proficiency, but more than that on learner confidence and their preferred learning style of non-verbal learning, hence dispelling the widely accepted belief that high proficiency learners are more proactive in their learning pursuits. In seizing learning opportunities at opportune moments, the major stumbling blocks are lack of transfer in learning as well as limited and untapped communication opportunities with the lecturer beyond class hours. This study shows that average and low ability learners can also embrace learning opportunities meaningfully with other moderating variables, such as a confident personality and adequate risk taking initiatives.

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Fine Brush and Freehand: The Vocabulary-Learning Art of Two Successful Chinese EFL Learners

Cited by 133 publications

References 23 publications

The Exploring Nature of the Assessment Instrument of Five Factors of Personality Traits in the Current Studies of Personality

The Exploring Nature of the Assessment Instrument of Five Factors of Personality Traits in the Current Studies of Personality

Traditional Chinese Language Teaching Revisited: The Example of Recitation

Making Meaning of Vocabulary Learning: Seizing Opportunities at Opportune Moments

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