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Overcoming English Language Apprehension in Nursing Education
(2021-12)
Apprehension of Learning English
Apprehension of learning English remains one of the most frequently reported fears experienced by many undergraduates that has directly impacted their careers. This apprehension naturally ...
Assertiveness for a Successful Nursing Profession
(2021-12)
What is Assertiveness?
Every individual possesses a unique style of communication-based on the manner in which they get involved in interactions and share information with others. According to Alvernia University (2018), ...
Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Begley and Glacken’s Assertiveness Scale for Use Among Sinhala Speaking Nursing Students in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-24)
Background and Objective: Assertiveness is a crucial skill in the nursing profession to reinforce
interprofessional relationships, prevent workplace violence, reduce work stress, improve
professional efficacy, develop ...
Assessment of Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) Among Sri Lankan Law Undergraduates
(2021)
Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) is stated as the fear of giving a speech in public with the expectation of being negatively evaluated by others, which is a common issue that many law undergraduates struggle with. Eliminating ...
Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Among ESL Learners: An Online Study Conducted in Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka.
(2021-07-30)
Improving reading skills among the students who study English as a second
language (ESL) has gained much attention among the instructors. In light of that,
the role of Metacognition in enhancing critical thinking skills ...
Assessment of Motivation to Learn English Via Online Among University Undergraduates: An Online Survey
(2021-10-15)
Online education has become the leading form of teaching in the current world with the COVID-19 pandemic, and e-learner motivation has been identified as the essential component in achieving its success. This online survey ...
Improving Nursing Education in Sri Lanka to take on New Challenges faced by Global Healthcare Systems
(2021-05-31)
This article discusses some novel approaches that can be implemented in Sri Lanka to upgrade its nursing education to meet global challenges. Globally, employers look for nursing professionals who possess competencies ...
Learner Satisfaction and Autonomy via Distance Education; A Study Conducted among Selected Advanced Level Students in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
(2021-06-30)
Learner autonomy is when students take control and responsibility for their learning. It is an essential factor in academic achievement among the students who are learning English via online education. This study assessed ...
Assessing the Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Using Padlet in English Language Learning
(2021-06-30)
In the modern era where technology has reached its pinnacles, the strategies
employed in English Language teaching have shifted beyond the borders of the walls of
classrooms. ‘Padlet’ is an interactive platform used for ...
Relationship between English Proficiency and Academic Performance among Nursing Undergraduates in a Defence University, Sri Lanka; A Correlational Study
(2021-06-30)
English as a second language (ESL) has gained much popularity during the past
decades, especially in nursing education. Previous studies suggest that English language proficiency is an essential factor in determining the ...