Investigation Into The Relationship Between Personality And Corrective Feedback On The English Development Of College Students In Taiwan

Author : Chen Yeh
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book An Investigation of the Perceptions and Beliefs about Oral Corrective Feedback and Different Learning Styles of Taiwanese University Students written by Chen Yeh and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English is considered one of the essential skills in this fast-paced world. Taiwanese English proficiency has become increasingly important for making comprehensive global connections. Taiwan's university and college regulations require first-year students to take an English Lab Class to develop their listening and speaking skills. In most cases, students are concerned that they will make mistakes when speaking English. Several researchers have proposed integrating Corrective Feedback (CF) into the teaching process in order to resolve this dilemma. The learning process is complex, and each individual will benefit from it differently, depending on gender, race, environment, personality, and learning style. For decades, the learning style has been one of the factors that have attracted attention. However, more research needs to be conducted regarding the relationship between oral CF and the perception of students with different learning styles. The present study examines the perceptions and beliefs of students with different learning styles regarding oral CF. The study involved 501 students from ten English Lab Classes at a private university in northern Taiwan. To identify factors contributing to the relationship between learning styles and CF preferences, a mixed-methods sequential explanatory study was conducted on 501 English Lab students. Following this, six individuals were explicitly selected for qualitative case study analysis in order to explore these results in more detail. The study's results revealed no significant differences between students' learning styles and their disciplines; however, there were statistically significant differences between genders regarding learning styles. Different disciplines exhibited significant differences in terms of the types of errors to be corrected, the preferred types of oral CF, and the comprehensive questionnaire. A significant difference has been found between genders in the effectiveness of oral CF, the types of errors that should be corrected, perceptions, and the preferred oral CF types. Further analysis revealed only a negative correlation between converging learning styles and the effectiveness of oral CF preferences. The oral CF was rated positively by participants in general. Participants rated oral CF positively for its benefits, such as improving their English abilities, increasing their oral fluency, and raising their interest in English. Those who preferred explicit corrections believed that this form of correction was more precise and intuitive. In contrast, those who preferred implicit corrections believed that this form of correction provided more opportunities for reflection. By creating an environment that is supportive and encouraging, teachers can effectively provide feedback to students, and can effectively guide their students towards improved learning outcomes by actively engaging with their progress and providing oral CF on a timely and personal basis.