scholarly journals An Assessment of the Effectiveness of CALL in Teaching English Language Writing Skills in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailah Alhujaylan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
English Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Language Writing

scholarly journals An Assessment of the Effectiveness of CALL in Teaching English Language Writing Skills in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailah Alhujaylan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Short Period

Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is playing a vital role in teaching English language to English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. However, to best of my knowledge a little has been done in this regard to keep the students in line with the most recent advancements in this paradigm in Saudi Arabia. This paper evaluates the efficacy of CALL in improving students’ writing skills and provides innovative techniques and robust strategies for long-lasting learning. The research seeks to fill in the knowledge gap regarding prospects of using CALL in the Kingdom with these main research questions; 1) how is the technology presently used for teaching the writing skills?; 2) what is the true impact of using CALL on students’ writing skills?; 3) which area of the language (organization, structure, content, grammar) sees the most improvements by CALL to make them better writers? A quantitative research design was used for this study. The sample was sixty female students of a Saudi University divided equally into control and experimental groups. The elicited data analysis indicates that the performance scores of two groups differ significantly when taught through CALL. The research contends that using CALL can enhance students’ writing skills over a short period of time when compared to the traditional ways of improving the writing skills. The current study also recommends that language classrooms should be equipped with all the latest technological facilities to encourage the use of CALL.

scholarly journals Using the SCAMPER Model to DevelopTranslation Skills for Major Students in the Faculty of Education, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
AWEJ-tls for Translation & Literary Studies ◽  
Fatma Farid Fakhry Tharwa
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Translation ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
School Year ◽  
Delayed Translation ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Experimental Group

This paper aims at identifying the effectiveness of using the SCAMPER model in developing translation and raising the attitudes towards adaptation among major students in the faculty of education, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia. It tries to answer the following questions: To what extent would using the SCAMPER model raise translation skills among major students in the faculty of education – Majmaah University .the the second question is To what extent would using SCAMPER model raise the attitudes towards translation among major students.To accomplish the purpose of the study, the researcher showed the experimental group with a sample involved (40) students for the SCAMPER Model in the first term of the school year 2018-2019. The researcher used (pre -post & delayed) translation test, a scale of students' attitudes towards translation to collect data. The study's results suggested that there were statistically important differences at (α ≤ 0.05) in the whole mean grade in the pre post translation test to the group in favor of posttest. Also, there were statistically important differences at (α ≤ 0.05) in the whole mean grade in the pre-post scale of students attitudes towards translation to the group in favor of post implication. Also, the researcher recognized these differences in using the SCAMPER Model in teaching English language translation. In light of these outcomes, the study suggested the necessity of applying the SCAMPER Model in teaching the English language to get better results in students’ translation learning and retention in English as a foreign language. Similarly, the SCAMPER Model would be used with other English skills and sub-skills.

scholarly journals Scope of Cooperative Learning (CL) Strategies in Teaching English to Saudi Adult EFL Learners: A Study of Practical Barriers and Possible Implications

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ishtiaq ◽  
Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Educational Administration ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Efl Teachers

This study aims at investigating the teachers’ practices and perceptions in teaching English in Saudi Arabia by viewing their stance on Cooperative Learning (CL) — an innovative teaching approach proposed to raise the language proficiency level of adult EFL learners. The study has been conducted in Qassim University, Saudi Arabia—a vibrant and flourishing EFL context. A quantitative tool (a questionnaire) has been used to collect data and to serve qualitative purposes. It reports 80 EFL teachers’ (40 males and 40 females) perceptions about CL using a 17-items comprehensive survey covering all the possible barriers in the way of implementing CL strategies in EFL classes. The survey items also explore how the EFL teachers in Saudi Arabia foresee the implications of making such an innovative move in their classes. The responses have been analyzed on a 5-point Likert scale which ranges from strongly disagree-disagree-neutral-agree-strongly agree. Major findings are that CL strategies have practical barriers but their implications are far more positive. The barriers are mainly due to the wrong learning habits of the adult EFL learners in Qassim University and lack of will and vision of the educational administration. The study recommends that CL strategies need to be given due consideration and support by the administrators and policy makers to raise the proficiency level of adult EFL learners. The study also allays the misconception that majority of the practitioners in English language teaching field are not ready to practice and implement CL strategies in their classes.

scholarly journals Psychological aspects of acquisition of writing skills in English language

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Shabnam Ismayilova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
English Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Writing Anxiety ◽  
Affective Factors ◽  
Teaching Language ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Integral Role

Affective factors play an integral role in English language learning. If we want to be successful in teaching language writing, we need to look into these socio-psychological factors of students. There is a correlation between self-efficacy and writing anxiety that directly influences students’ writing performance. Students’ self-confidence in writing can minimize the anxiety. Pedagogically, methods are chosen specially by teachers, because of acquisition and learning of writing skills of students.

scholarly journals Analyse and challenges of teaching writing among the English teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Harun Rashid ◽  
Tao Ye ◽  
Wang Hui ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Wang Shunting
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Linguistic Competence ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
University Classrooms ◽  
Supporting Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Method

Teaching is a one of the productive skills in the English language writing, involves developing students' linguistic competence, which many ESL teachers find difficulties. The study's main goal is to examine the challenges faced by ESL teachers in teaching writing skills to students in university classrooms. This study aims to identify problems faced by teachers of Arts faculty in the Universities level. The researcher used questionnaires to survey teachers' concerns about teaching writing skills. The researcher used a descriptive method to report the problems encountered by the sampled teachers in teaching writing skills. The survey had 12 questions. This study's findings not only revealed the problematic factors but also suggested some practical solutions. This study's findings and recommendations may help teachers reflect on their teaching practices and assist authorities in supporting teachers' efforts to improve student writing skills.

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF “WRITING IN PAIRS” BASED ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

JURNAL BASIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Lailatul Husna
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Essay Writing ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
To Come

Writing skills is one of four skills that a student learns in language. Writing is a language skill with the last sequence studied by the learner. Writing in pairs is a strategy which is applied in writing. The aims of writing in pairs in learning are students and their partners can work together to get unite ideas owned by each student. This study was conducted to see how the use of writing in pairs strategy in learning writing that viewed from students perception whose results can be used as a reference for improvement in learning writing skills. The data were taken from the Essay Writing class in the English Language Education Study Program of FKIP Bung Hatta University by giving questionnaires to the students after they have studied three times of writing learning experience with writing in pairs strategy or pair work. The results showed that students were happy with the paired work strategy in writing activities. Working in pairs, learners find that it is easier to come up with an idea so that the boring writing activity is turning into a more fun activity.

scholarly journals TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY TO THE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS MAJORING IN ORIENTAL PHILOLOGY

2021 ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Olha Draginda ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
First Year ◽  
Evaluative Judgment ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Approach To Teaching

This publication is a detailed lesson plan on the topic “Power and Money” within the course of the English language taught as the second foreign language to the first-year students majoring in the oriental languages. The lesson focuses on enhancing topical vocabulary through practicing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. It also aims at developing students’ skills of reasoning and evaluative judgment. The tasks are introduced in the plan in accordance with the principles of the contemporary communicative student-oriented approach to teaching foreign languages.

scholarly journals Challenges in teaching English writing skills: Lessons learnt from Indonesian high school English language teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-21
Author(s):  
Nurhardiyanti Adam ◽  
Abid Abid ◽  
Yusna Bantulu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
English Language Teachers

Writing skill, among the four target language skills, is one of the skills that language learners need to master. In teaching this skill, therefore, teachers should take any effort to help learners write using the language they learn correctly. However, in the context of teaching English in Indonesia, particularly the writing skill, teachers often face challenges. The study reported in this article seeks to identify the challenges experienced by several Indonesian English language teachers in teaching English writing skills at VHS, a vocational high school, in Gorontalo, Indonesia. The participants involved were all English language teachers working at the school. Data were collected using interview and observation, and analyzed by using a thematic analysis method. The findings showed that there were four themes describing the teachers’ challenges in teaching English writing skills. They were teaching technique-related challenges, teaching time-related challenges, linguistics-related challenges, and learning motivation-related challenges. Even though the teachers are able to cope with the challenges, they still need to explore more strategies in teaching, thus the teaching and learning process can run effectively.

scholarly journals The Differences in Communication Ability and Mathematical Disposition of Students who are given a Geogebra- Assisted Contextual Learning Model and the Cooperatif Learning Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 403-411
Author(s):  
Tungga Pramudya Utama ◽  
Sumardi Sumardi ◽  
Slamet Supriyadi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
English Language ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
School Students ◽  
English Writing

The portfolio system exists as one alternative answer for a challenge encountered by an English teacher. The research about the portfolio system that focused on middle education teachers' perception is quite necessary since it helps the teachers and students of the English language find a proper way of learning writing skills. This study aimed to investigate the middle education teachers' perception of using a portfolio system to improve writing ability in teaching writing skills in English as a foreign language to junior high school students. The participants of this research were four junior high school teachers. In conducting this case study, the researcher collected data from the interview. This research found that the teachers favored implementing a portfolio system to improve students’ English writing skills. This research stands as a contribution to teaching English writing skills. This study suggests that a portfolio system is a useful tool for teaching English writing skills in middle education. The teachers were to facilitate the students by applying the portfolio system and giving feedback on their writing to encourage their writing performance.

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