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Macau Periodical Index (澳門期刊論文索引)
- Author
- Young, Ming Yee
- Title
- English use, learning approach, exam grade and student satisfaction: The case of MPI
- Journal Name
- 澳門科技大學學報
- Pub. Info
- Dec. 2013, Vol.7, No.2, pp. 132-141
- Link
- http://lib.must.edu.mo/sites/default/files/assets/images/Duu/must_journal_201302.pdf
- Keyword
- English use；Learning approach；Student satisfaction；Workload；Assessment
- Abstract
- Abstract : This study took a structural equation modelling (SEM) apporach to test the English learning pattern of business undergraduates studying at the Macao Polytechnic Institute. A questionnaire adapted from the Course Experience Questionnaire, the Study Process Questionnaire and the Out-of-Class English Use Qusetionnaire was administered with 287 students, testing 10 variables including learning approaches, course experience, out-of-class English use, exam grade and student satisfaction. Results of SEM analysis showed that (1) the hypothesized model fitted the theoretical learning model proposed by Biggs; (2) similar to the author's previous study with MUST students, out- of- class English use had a positive effect on deep learning approach and English grade; (3) surface learning approach, inappropriateassessment and workload had negative effects on English grade; and (4) course experience variables such as appropriate workload and clear goal had direct effects on student satisfaction. Based on the findings, it was concluded that in regions like Macao, where English is used mainly in the workplace, it is important for teachers to ensure that the workload of an English course appropriately aligns with the objectives of an academic programme and demands of the job market, satisfying the needs of their students. Paragraph Headings: 1. Introduction 2. Literature review 2.1. Theoretical model of learning 2.2. Previous studies 2.3. The present study 3. Method 3.1. Research questions 3.2. Research setting 3.3. Research instrument 3.4. Procedures 3.5. Data analysis 4. Results 4.1. Descriptive statistics 4.2.The hypothesized model vs the 3P model 4.3. Effects of presage and process factors on grade 4.4. Effects of presage and process factors on satisfaction 5. Conclusions Tables: 1. The ten variables in this study 2. The descriptive statistics of the variables analyzed in this study (N=287) 3. Standardized direct, indirect, and total effects of the research model Figures: 1. The 3P model of teaching and learning proposed by Biggs 2. Proposed Research Medel 3. Structural model showing relationships of out-of-class English use, course experience, learning approaches, English exam grades and student satisfaction (**p <0.001;*p <0.05.)