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The Use of Literature in Language Teaching: An Effective Way to Improve Language Skills
Get PDFLiterature encompasses a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, and drama, and spans centuries of human experience and expression. Through literature, we can gain a deeper understanding of human nature, including its strengths, weaknesses, and complexities. The use of literature in language teaching has long been recognized as an effective way to improve language skills, deepen cultural understanding, and foster critical thinking. By reading literary texts, students can learn the language in a more natural and engaging way, internalize the language and develop their skills more quickly and effectively. This paper attempts to explore the effects of using literature in the language classroom
Motivational Effect of The Design of The Coursebook “Scope” On University Students: A Case Study in Tishk International University Language Preparatory School
Get PDFEnglish coursebooks have been the most basic sources of English teaching in the modern age. There are a number of reasons that make these books so popular. First of all, the processes that start with the determination of the students’ levels continue with the preparation and presentation of materials suitable for their level. In addition, because the methodology and strategy that will be useful to teachers are presented in a certain way in the textbooks, they are very attractive for everyone. However, there are also criticisms of the textbooks. The effect of presenting the same design in all the units of the book “Scope”, which is discussed in this study, on the students is handled. Besides being educational and informative, this design has been found to be boring after a while for the students
The Significance of Body Language in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
Get PDFThis study aims to evaluate the significance of nonverbal communication in the learning and teaching of foreign languages. The research provides broad information regarding non-verbal communication and examines its history. The specifics of body language, gestures, kinesics, proxemics, haptics, oculesics, and postures have been studied in order to gain a better understanding of nonverbal communication. In addition, the advantages of employing nonverbal communication in language education and instruction have been discussed. Finally, research has been conducted on the role of teachers’ body language in the teaching and learning of foreign languages. This paper empirically investigates the significance of nonverbal communication in a foreign language and the function of teachers in this regard
The Effects of Web 2.0 Tools on Foundation English Students` Success Rates at A Private University in Iraq
Get PDFWeb 2.0 tools have had a profound impact on people`s lives in the last 20 years in parallel to the advancements in technology. Web 2.0 tools have transformed many fields as well as education. Web 2.0 tools allow users to create the content and interact with others on the internet rather than only receiving information. To this aim, the effects of Zip Grade and Padlet applications on Foundation English students` success rates and motivation at a private university in Erbil, Iraq were investigated meticulously in this study by employing a mixed methods design. In this regard, a survey, a questionnaire and an interview were used to gather qualitative data, while quantitative data were collected by two exams. MAXQDA software program was used to transcribe the interview. Additionally, descriptive analysis was used to analyze the results of the exams via independent samples t test and paired samples t test. The findings revealed that Zip Grade and Padlet increased students` success rates and motivation significantly. Also, it was observed that Zip Grade and Padlet increased interaction among students. The interpretations based on the findings in this study may have some implications to integrate Web 2.0 tools into education successfully on a global scale
Assisting Language Learners of Dysgraphia: A Handbook for Teacher Candidates
Get PDFWhen training both native speakers and non-native speakers of the target language, language instructors face the challenges of motivating pupils who struggle with writing and enhancing their writing abilities. In fact, almost every educator in the globe has encountered a pupil with dysgraphia while teaching a language. During this qualitative research study, ten language teachers at a private institution were asked to respond to an open-ended question, “What remedies are available for students with dysgraphia?” In this qualitative study, instructor responses to what can be done for students who struggle with writing are transcribed to assist teacher candidates in beginning their careers
Justification of Parental Violence – A Cross country Analysis Evidence from World Values Survey- Variances based on Gender, Age and Education
Get PDFEvery society experiences violence in some way or other. Domestic violence is one of the most common and neglected violence. Research proves that domestic violence has significant short- and long-term impacts on children’s physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social developmental processes. Some international studies have shown that 80-90% of children around the world have been physically punished within the family. In this regard, the researchers aim to explore to what extent parental violence is justified across nations around the world, taking the data from the seventh wave of values survey conducted from 2017 to 2021 in around 59 countries. The research also aims to explore the variance based on gender, age, and education as moderators. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data. Mean values, Mann – Whitney U Test and Kruskal Wallis test were the tools used to explore the variance based on gender, age and education. Among the 86,820 total respondents from 59 countries, 41,245 were male respondents and 45,575 were female respondents. The major finding includes there is statistically significant variance exists between male and female respondents as well as different age groups and education levels of the respondents. There was an inverse relationship between age group and education level with the justification of violence. The analysis findings demonstrates the importance of education in reducing the justification of parental violence, highlighting the potential for educational programs to change attitudes toward parenting practices. The findings of this study have significant implications for promoting positive parenting practices and reducing violence against children globally. The research has implications for some policy-making through recommendations
Teaching Mathematics: The Role of Project-Based Learning
Get PDFProject-Based Learning is a form of instruction that involves students in challenging, real-world projects which gives students an opportunity to investigate and build knowledge via practical application. Students actively participate in the project planning, execution, and evaluation processes, which promotes a sense of freedom and responsibility. Teams of students use their varied views and skills to solve complicated challenges. Their collaboration improves interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication abilities, reflecting the importance of teamwork in real-world workplaces. This article provides an overview of project-based learning, highlighting its key features and benefits in fostering critical skills and knowledge acquisition in mathematics learning
Students’ Opinions about English-medium Instruction: A Case Study at Tishk International University
Get PDFEnglish-medium instruction (EMI) has recently become very popular all over the world. Especially the rapid spread of globalization and the increase in the need for communication have brought English to the forefront as the language of communication. In order to meet this need, educational institutions in many countries, especially at the university level, choose English as the medium language of education. Although this situation is quite attractive, it also renders some problems. The English level of the students who want to study at any English-medium university must be at an academic level because the language of the courses is quite different from everyday English. This leaves some negative effects on students. In addition, there are other difficulties. In this study, students at Tishk International University in Erbil, which provides education in English, were used. Students were asked about the difficulties of English-medium instruction. According to the results obtained from the survey, a significant number of the students have different difficulties. This study draws attention to the different dimensions of these difficulties
The Effect of the El Nino Southern Oscillation on Precipitation Extremes in the Hindu Kush Mountains Range
Get PDFThe El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon is devastating as it negatively impacts global climatic conditions, which can cause extreme events, including floods and droughts, which are harmful to the region’s economy. Pakistan is also considered one of the climate change hotspot regions in the world. Therefore, the present study investigates the effect of the ENSO on extreme precipitation events across the Upper Indus Basin. We examined the connections between 11 extreme precipitation indices (EPIs) and two ENSO indicators, the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) and the Oceanic Niño Index (ONI). This analysis covers both annual and seasonal scales and spans the period from 1971 to 2019. Statistical tests (i.e., Mann–Kendall (MK) and Innovative Trend Analysis (ITA)) were used to observe the variations in the EPIs. The results revealed that the number of Consecutive Dry Days (CDDs) is increasing more than Consecutive Wet Days (CWDs); overall, the EPIs exhibited increasing trends, except for the Rx1 (max. 1-day precipitation) and Rx5 (max. 5-day precipitation) indices. The ENSO indicator ONI is a temperature-related ENSO index. The results further showed that the CDD value has a significant positive correlation with the SOI for most of the UIB (Upper Indus Basin) region, whereas for the CWD value, high elevated stations gave a positive relationship. A significant negative relationship was observed for the lower portion of the UIB. The Rx1 and Rx5 indices were observed to have a negative relationship with the SOI, indicating that El Nino causes heavy rainfall. The R95p (very wet days) and R99p (extreme wet days) indices were observed to have significant negative trends in most of the UIB. In contrast, high elevated stations depicted a significant positive relationship that indicates they are affected by La Nina conditions. The PRCPTOT index exhibited a negative relationship with the SOI, revealing that the El Nino phase causes wet conditions in the UIB. The ONI gave a significant positive relationship for the UIB region, reinforcing the idea that both indices exhibit more precipitation during El Nino. The above observations imply that while policies are being developed to cope with climate change impacts, the effects of the ENSO should also be considered
Abraham Maslow’s hierarchical needs in No Friend but the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison by Behrouz Boochani
Get PDFThe paper attempted to analyze the character of Boochani in his memoir No Friend but the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison, in the light of Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Hierarchical Needs. Boochani wrote his novel while he was still locked in the Manus Island detention center. It narrates the story of a man who followed his dream to reach his dreamland. The study was carried out using a descriptive qualitative research methodology through textual analysis design. Since the study was text-based, a meticulous reading process of the text was done. We used the text as the primary source for data collection. Therefore, a portion of the sentences, paragraphs, and phrases related to the study’s objective were taken as examples and excerpts and analyzed using Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The results revealed that Boochani, like all humans, was driven by physiological and psychological needs, ranging from the most fundamental to the most extreme. His journey aimed to get self-actualization but never could get it and hardly fulfilled other basic needs completely. Boochani’s voyage is depicted as a series of rising and falling waves. He occasionally satisfies some needs, but he never succeeds in meeting the need for self-actualization and self-esteem. And hardly does he fulfill the other three levels of the hierarchy of needs. His entire story serves as a metaphor for everyone who strives for self-actualization yet encounters obstacles