Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system
Learning has taken a new dimension for students in higher institutions because they are now required to read large amounts of online materials constantly for academic purposes. Despite the use of technology, students are unable to take advantage of its full potential to read effectively online. This...
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| author | Ruhil Amal, Azmuddin Ainul Azmin, Md Zamin Hamizah, Zahari Rahmah, Mokhtar Fatin Aliana, Mohd Radzi Daing Nafiz, Idris |
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| description | Learning has taken a new dimension for students in higher institutions because they are now required to read large amounts of online materials constantly for academic purposes. Despite the use of technology, students are unable to take advantage of its full potential to read effectively online. This study investigated ESL learners’ use of Online Discussion Forums (ODFs) in a Learning Management System (LMS) to aid reading of texts aligned within Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This study employed a mixed method approach of collecting data within the context of a 14-week semester. Data collection consists of pre and post-tests as well as ODF threads from 55 ESL students enrolled in various courses at the university. Descriptive and content analyses were performed using SPSS and NVivo programs, respectively. Content analysis was confirmed using Cohen Kappa analysis that gave an almost perfect score, suggesting that the findings were reliable. Data analysis on online discussion threads confirms that students can achieve higher level conversations and discuss ideas to achieve comprehension. Post-test scores reveal ODF's interactive heuristic approach to learning has enhanced learners' ability to comprehend online materials. This becomes significant for instructors and program developers to integrate materials selection as well as relevant ODF topics to maximize learning potential. |
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| spelling | UMPir386372023-09-26T08:43:32Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/38637/ Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system Ruhil Amal, Azmuddin Ainul Azmin, Md Zamin Hamizah, Zahari Rahmah, Mokhtar Fatin Aliana, Mohd Radzi Daing Nafiz, Idris PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Learning has taken a new dimension for students in higher institutions because they are now required to read large amounts of online materials constantly for academic purposes. Despite the use of technology, students are unable to take advantage of its full potential to read effectively online. This study investigated ESL learners’ use of Online Discussion Forums (ODFs) in a Learning Management System (LMS) to aid reading of texts aligned within Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This study employed a mixed method approach of collecting data within the context of a 14-week semester. Data collection consists of pre and post-tests as well as ODF threads from 55 ESL students enrolled in various courses at the university. Descriptive and content analyses were performed using SPSS and NVivo programs, respectively. Content analysis was confirmed using Cohen Kappa analysis that gave an almost perfect score, suggesting that the findings were reliable. Data analysis on online discussion threads confirms that students can achieve higher level conversations and discuss ideas to achieve comprehension. Post-test scores reveal ODF's interactive heuristic approach to learning has enhanced learners' ability to comprehend online materials. This becomes significant for instructors and program developers to integrate materials selection as well as relevant ODF topics to maximize learning potential. UiTM Press 2023-01 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/38637/1/Analysing%20tertiary%20students%E2%80%99%20reading%20proficiency%20of%20cefr%20aligned%20texts%20via%20online.pdf pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/38637/2/Analysing%20tertiary%20students%E2%80%99%20reading%20proficiency%20of%20CEFR%20aligned%20texts%20via%20online%20discussion%20forum%20in%20a%20learning%20management%20system_ABS.pdf Ruhil Amal, Azmuddin and Ainul Azmin, Md Zamin and Hamizah, Zahari and Rahmah, Mokhtar and Fatin Aliana, Mohd Radzi and Daing Nafiz, Idris (2023) Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system. Asian Journal of University Education, 19 (1). pp. 121-132. ISSN 1823-7797. (Published) https://doi.org/10.24191/ajue.v19i1.21236 https://doi.org/10.24191/ajue.v19i1.21236 |
| spellingShingle | PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Ruhil Amal, Azmuddin Ainul Azmin, Md Zamin Hamizah, Zahari Rahmah, Mokhtar Fatin Aliana, Mohd Radzi Daing Nafiz, Idris Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system |
| title | Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system |
| title_full | Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system |
| title_fullStr | Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system |
| title_short | Analysing tertiary students’ reading proficiency of CEFR aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system |
| title_sort | analysing tertiary students reading proficiency of cefr aligned texts via online discussion forum in a learning management system |
| topic | PL Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
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