Exploring English Language Learners' Performance on Online, Asynchronous Science-Based Examinations

This study explored the relationships between English language proficiency and performance in online, asynchronous science courses. Each participant completed a Language Background Questionnaire (LBQ) to indicate if English was not their native language, thus categorizing them as an English Language...

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Published in:International journal of distance education technologies 2025-02, Vol.23 (1), p.1-27
Main Authors: Schwartz, Lisa S, Firmani, Marcia A, Rentas, Carol, O'Dwyer, Ramapoza, Ganjoo, Rohini, Cymrot, Cliff, Barzani, Yousif
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Bacteriology
Correlation
Distance learning
English as a second language
English language
English language learners
English proficiency
Foreign students
Higher education
Language proficiency
Learning
Learning strategies
Online instruction
Quantitative analysis
Questionnaires
Science education
Students
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Correlation
Distance learning
English as a second language
English language
English language learners
English proficiency
Foreign students
Higher education
Language proficiency
Learning
Learning strategies
Online instruction
Quantitative analysis
Questionnaires
Science education
Students
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