@article{education201531012,
author={{Law, Queenie Pui Sze and Chung, Joanne Wai Yee and Leung, Chi Cheung and Wong, Thomas Kwok Shing},
title={Enhancement of Self-efficacy and Interest in Learning English of Undergraduate Students with Low English Proficiency through a Collaborative Learning Programme},
journal={American Journal of Educational Research},
volume={3},
number={10},
pages={1284--1290},
year={2015},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/3/10/12},
issn={2327-6150},
abstract={Self-efficacy and interest are two of the essential motivational factors that influence learning. An exploratory study aimed to discover the development of self-efficacy and interest of learning English through participation in a collaborative learning programme had been organised. Five undergraduate students with low proficiency in English participated in this exploratory study. Pre- and post-questionnaire on self-efficacy were collected. After completing 12 English tutoring classes of teaching experience, the five undergraduate students were invited to attend a focus group interview. The verbatim scripts were transcribed and analysed by using content analysis. Three themes have been identified: 1. there were an increase in the sources of self-efficacy to the subjects in learning English, 2. an increase in self-efficacy in the subjects¡¯ English learning, and 3. a greater interest in learning English. Pre- and post- mean scores on the language self-efficacy scale were collected and showed that the mean score was increased by 1.2, 95% CI = 0.027 to 2.13. The subjects¡¯ language self-efficacy scores had increased significantly (t = 3.57, df = 4, p = 0.02). Collaborative learning programme might be an effective approach in enhancing students¡¯ interest in learning English and through the process students could become more self-efficacious in learning English.},
doi={10.12691/education-3-10-12}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}