Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(8), pp. 3439 - 3448
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080818
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Language Learning Strategies for Gen Z ESL Learners as Digital Natives

Saima Maqbool ^1,*, Shaik Abdul Malik Muhamed Ismail ¹, Saira Maqbool ^2
1 School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
² Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan

ABSTRACT

The study aims to investigate the Gen Z ESL learners' language learning strategies as digital natives. The current study used phenomenological survey method. Quantitative data was collected through two students survey questionnaires. The first questionnaire was Oxford's language learning strategies (1990) and the second one was Timothy Teo's Digital Natives Assessment Scale (DNAS). Both the questionnaires were adapted in order to be in line with the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to collect data. A total number of 120 Gen Z Master first year students studying English language in NUST university Islamabad were selected. The data gathered revealed that Gen Z are more interested in using digital strategies proving that Gen Z truly are digital natives benefiting from learning strategies such as multitasking; using technology; graphic communication; gratifications & rewards. But the analysis of direct and indirect strategies was also significant except for effective strategies, which was above 0.05 making the result insignificant. The study also concluded that there is not much difference in the selection of learning strategies of both the genders. Some practical implications were suggested in this regard including promotion and use of technology in language learning such as newest form of audio-visual aids. Further research to understand if these strategies correlate with learning proficiency need to be conducted.

KEYWORDS
Gen Z, Language Learning Strategies, Digital Natives, Multitasking

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Saima Maqbool , Shaik Abdul Malik Muhamed Ismail , Saira Maqbool , "Language Learning Strategies for Gen Z ESL Learners as Digital Natives," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 8, pp. 3439 - 3448, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080818.

(b). APA Format:
Saima Maqbool , Shaik Abdul Malik Muhamed Ismail , Saira Maqbool (2020). Language Learning Strategies for Gen Z ESL Learners as Digital Natives. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(8), 3439 - 3448. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080818.