A descriptive study on English language anxiety amongstGeneral Nursing and Midwifery students
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background : Learning English is a pre-requisite to be able to successfully participate in many academic and cultural activities, trade, technology and worldwide communication. Therefore, English has become one of the most important subjects in the educational system. However, it has been observed that many students experience anxiety while trying to learn English. The present study was conducted to assess English Language Anxiety among the General Nursing & Midwifery students. Methodology : A sample of 200 subjects was drawn by simple random sampling technique. One to one interview method was used to collect the data by using Modified Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS). The data was subjected to computerized statistical analysis. Results : The present study revealed that majority 144 (72.5%) of students reported moderate anxiety followed by 49 (24.5%) of students that reported low anxiety and only 6 (3.5%) of students reported high anxiety related to English language. Further, it was found that majority (46.3%) of students reported anxiety in writing English, (45.3%) of students reported anxiety in speaking English, (42.2%) of students reported anxiety in grammar and equal (41.2%) of students reported anxiety in listening to English conversations and reading English. Conclusion: Thus, majority of students reported moderate level of anxiety. Teachers should have learning activities where these students are given guidance on how to talk or write in English. In addition, teachers should also try to create a non-threatening, relaxed learning environment in which students can make mistakes while learning English without fear of embarrassment.
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Jaspreet Kaur
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- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.3.1.2016.44-46
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