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Foreign Language Classroom
Anxiety Scale (FLCAS)
N = 156
Av
3.11 I am nervous when the teacher speaks to me in English class.
2.99 I am embarrassed when I answer the teacher in English class.
2.99 I worry about making mistakes in English class.
2.89 I get nervous when speaking in English class.
3.24 My heart pounds when I do something in class.
2.55 I feel self-conscious when speaking in English with my teacher.
3.35 I am afraid that others will laugh at me when I speak English
2.70 I feel that the other students are better than me at speaking.
3.14 I get so nervous in class that I forget everything.
2.92 I get nervous if I haven't prepared for English class.
3.47 I feel anxious even if I have prepared for English class.
3.82 I worry if the teacher corrects me in class.
3.71 The more I study English, the more I get confused.
3.45 I worry if I can't understand every word the teacher says.
3.82 In pair-work I worry if my partner is better than me at English.
3.81 In pair-work I worry if my partner is worse than me at English.
2.87 I worry about English tests.
3.03 I worry about failing English class.
3.50 The English class makes me more nervous than other classes.
3.60 I often daydream in English class.
1= Strongly agree; 2= Agree; 3= No comment;
4=Disagree; 5=Strongly disagree
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Learning Style Inventory
Visual
I prefer information to be written on the board, with the use of visual aids and assigned
readings.
I like to write things down or to take notes for visual review.
I am skillful with making graphs and charts. N = 161
I can understand and follow directions on maps.
I can understand an article best by reading it rather than by listening to it on the radio.
The best way to remember something is to picture it in my head.
I am good at doing puzzles.
I learn about a subject by reading about it.
VPS total 161 30.89441
Auditory
I can remember more about a subject through the lecture method, with information,
explanations, and discussion.
I need explanation of diagrams, graphs, or visual directions.
I can match sounds well (pronunciation).
I learn best by listening to lectures and tapes.
I learn to spell best by repeating the words, rather than by writing them down
I would rather listen to a good lecture than read about the same material in a textbook.
I prefer listening to the news on the radio rather than reading about it in a newspaper.
I follow spoken directions better than written ones.
APS total 161 27.54658
Tactile
I prefer to practice activities in class.
I enjoy working with my hands or making things. 119 VPS
I remember best by writhing things down many times.
I like to play with coins or keys in my pockets when studying. 60 APS
I chew gum, smoke, or eat a snack during my studies. 2 TPS
I learn spelling by 'finger spelling' the words.
I like to hold and touch things when I am learning.
18 MULTI
I feel good about touching other people.
1:16 PM TPS total 161 22.1118
Strategy Inventory for
Language Learning (SILL)
N = 140
A Remembering more effectively
B Using all your mental processes.
C Compensating for missing knowledge
D Organizing and evaluating your learning
E Managing your emotions.
F Learning with others
Overall average
4
160 3.78 3.69
3.53 3.43 3.56 3.52
3.5
140 3.11
3
120
Low
2.5
100
2
80 Medium
1.5
60
High
1
40
0.5
20
00
AA B
B CC DD E E F F overall
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Multiple Intelligences
Section 1 Naturalist strength N = 69
Section 2 Musical strength
Section 3 Logical strength
Section 4 Existential strength
Section 5 Interpersonal strength
Section 6 Kinesthetic strength
Section 7 Verbal strength
Section 8 Intrapersonal strength
Section 9 Visual strength
8
6.8
7
6.02 5.81
6
5.01 5.05 4.95 5.16
4.82 4.68
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Classroom Learning
Environment (CLE)
N = 106
Our learning environment…
1.29 1. ... encourages us to be active.
1.63 2. ... encourages us to discover our personal meanings of ideas.
1.93 3. ... emphasizes the uniquely personal nature of learning.
1.86 4. ... encourages differences as good and desirable.
1.50 5. ... recognizes our right to make mistakes.
1.97 6. ... tolerates ambiguity (allows for apparent contradictions).
1.27 7. ... views evaluation as a cooperative and personal process.
1.36 8. ... encourages openness of self rather than concealment.
1.55 9. ... encourages us to trust ourselves.
1.63 10. ... is one in which we feel respected.
1.36 11. ... is one in which we feel accepted.
1.88 12. ... permits confrontation.
2.37 13. ... allows the teacher to lose the teaching function.
1.45 14. ... attempts to meet individual needs, interests and abilities
1.28 15. ... provides meaningful and relevant learning materials
1.48 16. ... promotes personal interests and exploration.
1.18 17. ... provides materials the need interaction and
2.20 18. ... does not promote competitiveness.
1.65 19. ... allows us to make mistakes and still feel competent
1.35 20. ... helps us to grow socially, emotionally and intellectually.
1.65 21. ... nurtures respect, trust, love and concern for one another.
1.27 22. ... views the teacher's role as facilitator
1 = Yes; 2 = Maybe; 3 = No;
4 = ? (We hadn’t thought about this before.)
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Classroom Environment
Questionnaire (Preferred)
4.55 1. Students come early to class.
3.99 2. Students talk in English before the teacher arrives.
3.38 3. The teacher comes early to class.
1.93 4. The teacher decides where students sit in class.
2.47 5. The teacher decides which students should work together.
3.70 6. Students choose their partners for group work.
3.51 7. Students choose which tasks to do.
3.70 8. Students work together in groups.
4.00 9. Students work at their own speed.
3.78 10. Students are responsible for the assessment in this class.
3.62 11. The teacher explains how to do tasks.
3.17 12. The teacher explains grammar.
4.49 13. The teacher is friendly to the students.
2.67 14. The teacher talks and the students listen.
4.33 15. The teacher helps students who are having problems.
3.52 16. The teacher joins in class activities.
4.24 17. The teacher considers students' feelings.
3.46 18. The teacher talks with the students individually.
4.54 19. The atmosphere of the room is friendly.
2.99 20. The classroom is too hot.
n = 146
1 = We would be happy if this never happened in class.
2 = We would be happy if this rarely happened in class.
3 = We would be happy if this sometimes happened in class.
4 PM
1:16= We would be happy if this often happened in class.
5 = We would be happy if this always happened in class.
Classroom Environment
Questionnaire (Actual)
3.86 1. Students come early to class.
2.55 2. Students talk in English before the teacher arrives.
3.72 3. The teacher comes early to class.
1.92 4. The teacher decides where students sit in class.
2.19 5. The teacher decides which students should work together.
3.73 6. Students choose their partners for group work.
2.99 7. Students choose which tasks to do.
4.07 8. Students work together in groups.
3.54 9. Students work at their own speed.
4.01 10. Students are responsible for the assessment in this class.
3.58 11. The teacher explains how to do tasks.
2.64 12. The teacher explains grammar.
3.84 13. The teacher is friendly to the students.
3.10 14. The teacher talks and the students listen.
3.81 15. The teacher helps students who are having problems.
2.91 16. The teacher joins in class activities.
3.46 17. The teacher considers students' feelings.
3.07 18. The teacher talks with the students individually.
4.02 19. The atmosphere of the room is friendly.
2.92 20. The classroom is too hot.
1 = This never happens in class; n = 166
2 = This rarely happens in class;
3 = This sometimes happens in class;
1:16 PM 4 = This often happens in class;
5 = This always happens in class.
Classroom Environment
Questionnaire
Pr Ac
1. 4.55 3.86 CEQ : Preferred
2. 3.99 2.55
5.00
3. 3.38 3.72 4.50
4.00
4. 1.93 1.92 3.50
5. 2.47 2.19 3.00
2.50
6. 3.70 3.73 2.00
7. 3.51 2.99 1.50
1.00
8. 3.70 4.07 0.50
9. 4.00 3.54 0.00
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19
10. 3.78 4.01
11. 3.62 3.58 CEQ : Actual
12. 3.17 2.64
13. 4.49 3.84 4.50
4.00
14. 2.67 3.10 3.50
15. 4.33 3.81 3.00
2.50
16. 3.52 2.91
2.00
17. 4.24 3.46 1.50
18. 3.46 3.07 1.00
0.50
19. 4.54 4.02 0.00
20. 2.99 2.92 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19
2. Students talk in English before the teacher arrives.
4. The teacher decides where students sit in class.
7. Students choose which tasks to do.
8. Students work together in groups.
10. Students are responsible for the assessment in this class.
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Self-Assessment:
Confidence
N = 110
4.40 I have ability to learn English
4.65 If I do my best, I will achieve my learning goals
4.71 I will improve if I continue to study.
4.12 I like to speak in English in class
4.34 Trying to speak English is more important than accuracy
4.12 I like to study with my group members in class.
4.03 My contribution is as important as anyone else's
4.01 I participate in all the activities in class.
3.72 I participate even if I am embarrassed or nervous.
3.87 I ask the teacher for help when needed
3.93 If I have a problem, I am not afraid to ask for help
3.82 I do my best, whatever the situation.
4.06 I keep trying to learn, even if I am nervous.
4.17 It is OK to make mistake when trying new language
3.34 I don't worry what other students think of my efforts
3.26 I don't worry what the teacher think of my efforts
4.38 I believe in myself
4.18 I trust my feelings and emotions
4.23 I think about my learning ("How am I doing?")
3.77 I am a good language-learner.
1 2 3 4 5
No ………… Maybe ………… Yes
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Self-Assessment:
Motivation
4.90 I want learn English N = 161
4.23 I need to learn English to get a good job
4.61 I will improve as I continue to study
4.57 I intend to achieve my learning goals
4.80 I want improve my learning skills
4.68 I want to be fluently bilingual
4.37 I look for effective methods of learning
4.34 I want to understand everything in class
3.91 I want to participate even if I am embarrassed or nervous
4.25 I want to ask the teacher for help when needed
4.42 If I have a problem, I want to find solution
4.09 I do my best, whatever the situation
4.47 I want to overcome my learning anxiety
4.73 Making mistakes is part of learning
3.23 I don't worry about being embarrassed
3.54 I don't need to be punished to make me learn.
3.17 I don't need points or rewards to make me learn.
3.97 I enjoy learning for its own sake.
4.22 I think about my learning ("How am I doing?"
4.70 I want to be a good language-learner
1 2 3 4 5
No ………… Maybe ………… Yes
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