The Content Analysis of the Research Papers on Language Learning Strategies

Pola Tahseen Mohammed ,Manaf B Raewf

doi:10.25212/lfu.qzj.3.4.34

Abstract

This study aimed to analyse the recent trends of language learning strategies in English Language Teaching (ELT) domain. Understanding and effective utilization of these learning strategies is vital in ELT. Content analysis approach has been chosen in order to provide a better idea of strategies used for future researcher and academic practitioner involve in English language learning and teaching. Content analysis are the best way to provide a bigger picture of any research area. A (45) number of articles have been analysed to define criteria in the research. The findings provide a clear picture of research approach, sample size, participants’ profile, analysis technique and data collection instruments adopted by previous authors from their papers conducted study on Language Learning Strategies (LLS).

Highlights

Learning strategies play an essential role in understanding of any information by students or learners
The study has been distributed based on research topic, design, research method, published year, data collection approach, sample size, population, data analysis technique and research design
Topics have been categorized in different terms, for example English Language Teaching (ELT) studies that focuses on teaching process, method, effectiveness or models have been summed up in title “Teaching”, while studies emphasizing on learning been aligned under learning section

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Introduction

Learning strategies play an essential role in understanding of any information by students or learners. Unawareness in regards to these strategies and their utilization in lessons may lead learners to fall in lessons. Conducting research on learning strategies is considered to be the hardest jobs as direct observation and selecting an appropriate method is challenging (Ezat and Mehran, 2017). Language learning strategies are of great interest for English language learning teachers. These strategies can be credited to their search for the most effective ways to enhance their students’ English learning skills. Due to the great variety and number of these strategies, it is often challenging for teachers to choose the right and most effective strategy that enhance and develop students’ learning (Cohen and Macaro, 2007)

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