The study is about the problems that are faced by students in learning a foreign language (English) in a foreign land (the Philippines). The study also tackles about the possible nursing intervention to aleviate or at least lessen the level of stress and anxiety of Korean adult learners.
Table of Contents
Chapter I
The Problem and It’s Setting
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Statement of the Problem
Scope and Limitation
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Foreign Literature
Foreign Studies
Local Literature
Local Studies
Chapter 3
Methodology
Research Method
Population and Local of the Study
Data Gathering Procedure
Instrument
Validation of the Questionnaire
Statistical Treatment
Chapter 4
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Chapter 5
Summary, Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
Research Objectives and Focus
This thesis investigates the specific stressors encountered by Korean students at the Asia Pacific College (APC) English School, aiming to establish a basis for a structured nursing intervention program that assists these students in effectively coping with the challenges of learning a foreign language.
- Identification of demographic profiles and their correlation with learning stressors.
- Evaluation of stressors categorized into teacher-related, peer-related, academic-related, and environmental factors.
- Statistical analysis of the relationship between student demographics and perceived stress levels.
- Formulation of a nursing intervention framework to mitigate language-learning anxiety.
- Development of recommendations for institutional policy and educational support systems.
Excerpt from the Thesis
Introduction
“Stress and anxiety can affect learning which necessitates a change in the learners, self structure and occurs more easily in a situation in which external or internal threats are at a minimum.” “It depends on how the student achieves their adaptive mechanism.” “Any adjustment of the body to the different circumstances and conditions is adaptation whenever the person is exposed to stress such as learning process.” The ability to cope with stress and to relieve anxiety varies from one person to another. The appropriateness and strength of a person’s coping or defense mechanism determines the success or failure in overcoming stress that may cope with learning the English language. Considering that the students experience many storms and stresses and are in a period of heightened emotionally that they are capable of behavior adjustment. Students, therefore, need to know the behavioral strategies they employ to handle stressful experience. It is important to know how students overcome fears and frustrations and how their personality and environment interact.
As a key healthcare provider, nurses play a significant role in minimizing stressors experience by many, particularly students learning different levels of profession. According to general rule, nurses could serve as teachers, counselors advocate, entrepreneurs, clinical practitioners and others. Learning is the outmost reason why majority of Asians flock the shores of the Philippines. To these reasons, learning English for survival gets the biggest percentage that creates another job opportunity for the English speaking Filipinos. Korean-owned language schools occur around the metro like wild mushrooms decorated by Filipino native like English speakers. Korean students coming to a foreign land to learn a foreign language adds up to their anxiety.
Summary of Chapters
Chapter I: The Problem and It’s Setting: Outlines the introduction, theoretical framework, research problems, scope, limitations, and key terminology used in the study.
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature: Examines foreign and local literature and studies concerning stress, anxiety, and learning environments, providing a basis for the current research.
Chapter 3: Methodology: Describes the descriptive research design, population, instrument validation, and the statistical treatments applied to the data.
Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data: Details the analysis of the respondents' profiles and their responses regarding various stress factors.
Chapter 5: Summary, Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations: Synthesizes the core findings and offers concrete recommendations for institutional improvement and student support.
Keywords
Stressors, Korean Students, English Language Learning, Nursing Intervention, Academic Stress, Anxiety, Coping Mechanisms, Environmental Factors, Teacher-Student Relationship, Peer Interaction, Educational Background, Behavioral Strategies, Language Proficiency, Psychological Pressure, Institutional Environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on identifying and analyzing the stressors faced by Korean students at the Asia Pacific College (APC) English School while learning English, using this data to propose an effective nursing intervention program.
What are the central thematic areas covered?
The study covers four main stressor categories: teacher-related factors, peer/classmate-related factors, academic-related factors, and environmental factors.
What is the main research question or goal?
The core goal is to determine the extent of these stressors and whether there is a significant relationship between the demographic profile of the students and their experience of stress, leading to a proposed nursing intervention.
Which scientific methodology is employed?
The researcher utilizes a narrative descriptive method, involving the use of a validated questionnaire to gather data from 48 respondents, followed by statistical analysis using Pearson’s r for correlations.
What does the main body of the work address?
The main body reviews existing literature on stress and anxiety in learning, describes the research method and tools, presents the data analysis, and discusses the findings in relation to the students' experiences.
Which keywords best characterize the study?
Key terms include Stressors, Korean Students, English Language Learning, Nursing Intervention, and Coping Mechanisms.
How does the educational background influence the student's stress?
The study found a substantial positive relationship between educational background and academic/teacher-related stress, suggesting that students with higher education levels have better experience in managing relationships and institutional requirements.
What role does age play in the students' stress perception?
The data reveals that as students age, they tend to be better at adjusting to environmental factors and interacting with others, leading to significant relationships between age and stress in academic and peer-related areas.
What are the key nursing interventions proposed?
Proposed interventions include pre-class orientation, implementing English-only policies, providing counseling for students, tutorial sessions, and improving physical facilities and class environment.
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- Maria Clarisa Pascual (Autor:in), 2011, Stressors of Korean Students at Asia Pacific College (APC) English School in Learning English Language, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/212007
