Correlations of self-perception in reading and in writing, reading and writing performance in web-mediated and conventional writing instruction
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DOI: 10.1007/s10639-019-10002-8
Abstract: The advent of Information Communications Technology has revolutionized ESL writing instruction. This quasi-experiment investigated the correlations of self-perception in reading, self-perception in writing, reading performance and writing performance of two groups of freshman college students… read more here.
Keywords: instruction; writing performance; perception reading; performance ... See more keywords
The Efficacy of an SFL-Oriented Register Instruction in Improving Iranian EFL Learners’ Writing Performance and Perception: Language Proficiency in Focus
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DOI: 10.30495/jal.2019.671931
Abstract: The current study sought to explore the impact of SFL-oriented register instruction on Iranian EFL learner’ writing performance with a central focus on their English proficiency level. As its secondary aim, the study delved deeply… read more here.
Keywords: instruction; writing performance; iranian efl; register instruction ... See more keywords
A questionnaire-based validation of metacognitive strategies in writing and their predictive effects on the writing performance of English as foreign language student writers
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1071907
Abstract: Introduction This study—drawing upon data from a questionnaire—examined 503 Chinese university students’ metacognitive strategies in writing (MSW). The focus was on Chinese student writers who are learning English as a foreign language (EFL). Methods The… read more here.
Keywords: writing performance; metacognitive strategies; student writers; strategies writing ... See more keywords
Facilitating writing performance of EFL learners via virtual reality: Immersion, presence, embodiment
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1134242
Abstract: Immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology is being used to help EFL learners overcome their difficulties with their language skills, especially writing skills. Past studies showed that the instrument that provides immersion will positively affect learners’… read more here.
Keywords: immersion; writing performance; efl learners; embodiment ... See more keywords
Effects of reasoning demands triggered by genre on Chinese EFL learners' writing performance
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1164262
Abstract: Introduction Genres, having distinct communicative functions, elicit different levels of reasoning demands in writing tasks. The current study investigated the influence of cognitive complexity triggered by a seldom studied pair of genres (expository writing vs.… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; writing performance; efl learners; reasoning demands ... See more keywords