A number of companies in Bremen, Germany, have opened positions for internships and vocational training to refugees and are currently in need of a guideline for employee selection.
To this end, this study explored indicators of refugees’ potential language learning effectiveness by carrying out semi-structured interviews with six experts who teach the German language to refugees. Analysis of the interviews followed the thematic analysis procedure described by Braun and Clarke (2006).
The results highlighted three steps that could be used as a guideline for personnel selection. First, teachers and other persons who have a realistic impression of the respective learner’s traits regarding intrinsic characteristics, surrounding conditions, and consequent motivation should recommend potential employees.
In a second step, recruiters should take into consideration possible biases on part of the respective recommendation giver.
In a last step, the role of autonomy as put forward by Ryan and Deci (2000; 2008) needs to be considered, as it can have major impact on the type of motivation of the respective learner and potential employee.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Literature Research
- Aim of the Study
- Method
- Sampling and Data Collection
- Final Sample and Procedure
- Data Analysis
- Codes
- Results
- Themes
- Limitations and Future Research
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to explore indicators of refugees' potential language learning effectiveness in order to provide guidelines for personnel selection in companies. By conducting semi-structured interviews with six experts in refugee language teaching, the research seeks to identify factors that can predict a refugee's success in acquiring the German language.
- Identifying indicators of successful language learning in refugees
- Developing guidelines for personnel selection based on language learning potential
- Exploring the role of motivation in language learning
- Analyzing the impact of intrinsic characteristics, surrounding conditions, and motivation on language acquisition
- Applying self-determination theory to understand the dynamics of refugee language learning
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Introduction provides context for the study by discussing the challenges of language learning for refugees and the need for companies to integrate them into the workforce. The Literature Research section reviews recent population dynamics in Germany, the refugee situation, theories on second language learning, and a model of motivation. The Method section outlines the research approach, including sampling, data collection, and analysis procedures. The Data Analysis section presents the findings of the study, focusing on the identified themes and their implications for personnel selection. The Limitations and Future Research section discusses the study's limitations and proposes areas for further investigation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this study are: language learning, refugees, employment, self-determination theory. The research explores the potential of language learning as a key factor in refugee integration into the German job market, drawing upon self-determination theory to understand the underlying motivational factors.
- Quote paper
- Rebekka Schliep (Author), 2016, Indicators for refugees’ effective language learning. An exploratory study, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/369466
