The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.]

As a former colonial country, English was used as medium of instruction in Malaysian schools even after its independence in 1957 until the early 70‟s. At present, although Bahasa Malaysia is the official language and the medium of instruction in public schools as well as government agencies, English...

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Main Authors: Ab Manan, Nor Ashikin, Alias, Ahmad Ashaari, Yusof, Johana, Pandian, Ambigapathy
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author Ab Manan, Nor Ashikin
Alias, Ahmad Ashaari
Yusof, Johana
Pandian, Ambigapathy
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Pandian, Ambigapathy
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description As a former colonial country, English was used as medium of instruction in Malaysian schools even after its independence in 1957 until the early 70‟s. At present, although Bahasa Malaysia is the official language and the medium of instruction in public schools as well as government agencies, English is considered as the second language and is still widely used at tertiary level as well as the business sectors. However, despite its prominence, English language proficiency among Malaysians has been in a steady state of decline. Studies conducted by Adnan (2000); Karib & Adnan (2005); Pandian (2007) reveal that Malaysians in general and students at secondary as well as tertiary levels in particular are not proficient in English. According to Nambiar (2007) a large number of Malaysian undergraduates find reading, interpreting and critically evaluating an academic text overwhelming especially when they have to express their understanding in a written or spoken form. Their knowledge of general as well as academic vocabulary is also poor (Osman and Bakar, 2009; Neo, 2009; Mokhtar, Rawian & Yahaya et al., 2010). These are among the most common complaints expressed by educators at tertiary level. These undergraduates also are very dependent on the lecturers and are not self-directed. It is noticed that the problems that they face are due to several factors including lack of appropriate learning strategies.
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spelling uitm-296652020-09-11T01:15:17Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/29665/ The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.] gadingss Ab Manan, Nor Ashikin Alias, Ahmad Ashaari Yusof, Johana Pandian, Ambigapathy Study skills Learning. Learning strategies Higher Education Methods of study As a former colonial country, English was used as medium of instruction in Malaysian schools even after its independence in 1957 until the early 70‟s. At present, although Bahasa Malaysia is the official language and the medium of instruction in public schools as well as government agencies, English is considered as the second language and is still widely used at tertiary level as well as the business sectors. However, despite its prominence, English language proficiency among Malaysians has been in a steady state of decline. Studies conducted by Adnan (2000); Karib & Adnan (2005); Pandian (2007) reveal that Malaysians in general and students at secondary as well as tertiary levels in particular are not proficient in English. According to Nambiar (2007) a large number of Malaysian undergraduates find reading, interpreting and critically evaluating an academic text overwhelming especially when they have to express their understanding in a written or spoken form. Their knowledge of general as well as academic vocabulary is also poor (Osman and Bakar, 2009; Neo, 2009; Mokhtar, Rawian & Yahaya et al., 2010). These are among the most common complaints expressed by educators at tertiary level. These undergraduates also are very dependent on the lecturers and are not self-directed. It is noticed that the problems that they face are due to several factors including lack of appropriate learning strategies. Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pahang 2011-06 Article PeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/29665/1/29665.pdf Ab Manan, Nor Ashikin and Alias, Ahmad Ashaari and Yusof, Johana and Pandian, Ambigapathy (2011) The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.]. (2011) Gading Journal for the Social Sciences <https://ir.uitm.edu.my/view/publication/Gading_Journal_for_the_Social_Sciences.html>, 15 (1). pp. 25-40. ISSN 2600-7568 https://gadingssuitm.com/
spellingShingle Study skills
Learning. Learning strategies
Higher Education
Methods of study
Ab Manan, Nor Ashikin
Alias, Ahmad Ashaari
Yusof, Johana
Pandian, Ambigapathy
The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.]
title The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.]
title_full The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.]
title_fullStr The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.]
title_full_unstemmed The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.]
title_short The effects of language learning strategy (LLS) training on ESL college students’ strategies used / Nor Ashikin Ab Manan...[et. al.]
title_sort effects of language learning strategy (lls) training on esl college students’ strategies used / nor ashikin ab manan...[et. al.]
topic Study skills
Learning. Learning strategies
Higher Education
Methods of study
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