scholarly journals The Reciprocal Teaching Model in the Development of Writing in Tenth Graders

2019 ◽  
pp. 128-147
Author(s):  
Karen Julio Cárdenas ◽  
Margarita María López-Pinzón
Keyword(s):  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Research Work ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Reciprocal Teaching ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Tenth Graders ◽  
Content Organization ◽  
Evaluation Stage

This article presents an action research study which purpose was to determine the extent to which the Reciprocal Teaching model (RT), proposed by Palincscar and Brown (1984), impacts tenth grader’s English writing skills. The research work included: (1) A diagnostic stage to determine the participant’s initial difficulties in regards to their writing skills; (2) An action stage that consisted of the implementation of some workshops based on the RT model and focused on reading strategies, namely predicting, clarifying, questioning, and summarizing. (3) An evaluation stage where key findings indicated the usefulness of RT for building confidence in the students and for developing their writing skills as they were able to expand their vocabulary spectrum, reduce syntax errors, and improve the content, organization and punctuation of their writing. Findings also suggest that assessing writing performance through portfolios is useful to enhance the school curriculum because students engaged in their own learning and participated actively in their learning process.        Keywords: curriculum, Reciprocal Teaching Model, reading strategies, portfolios, writing.

scholarly journals The Process and Problems of EFL Learners in English Writing

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 405-418
Author(s):  
Muamaroh Muamaroh ◽  
Vira Cahya Mukti ◽  
Dwi Haryanti
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Content Organization ◽  
Writing Problems ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The objectives of the study were to investigate the process of English writing from students of undergraduate international class, to describe problems faced by students in writing English, and to find out the factors which inhibit and improve their writing skills. There were six female respondents in international class. The study used documentation from the students’ work, open-ended questionnaire and interview as the instruments for data gathering. All the data were analyzed by using descriptive qualitative approach. The results of this study showed that all students used four stages in the process of English writing: planning, drafting, editing and final revision. The students’ English writing problems covered content, organization, vocabulary, language use and mechanic. The factors which inhibit them in writing English included not being confident in writing English, not mastering grammar and vocabulary, and lack of practice in writing. The aspects which encourage them to write English were due to the demands as international class students, watching English movie, reading English books or journals, listening English songs and having ambition to acquire scholarship overseas. 

scholarly journals The Application of POA-based Reciprocal Teaching Model in Chinese Senior High School English Writing Class

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 891-900
Author(s):  
Guobing Liu ◽  
Hui Cao
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Reciprocal Teaching ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
School Students ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Writing Class

In order to effectively improve the efficiency of English writing class in Chinese senior high school, this paper explores the effectiveness of POA-based reciprocal teaching model, i.e. Production-based reciprocal teaching (PBRT). The research instruments include classroom observation, interview and test. It has been found: (1) PBRT has a positive impact on Chinese senior high school students’ interests in English writing. (2) PBRT can significantly improve students’ writing abilities. (3) The application of PBRT in writing class need build a teacher-student community. The teachers should design situational teaching activities in class and promote their knowledge application abilities. There are few researches on reciprocal teaching based on POA in senior high school. This study aims to provide new ideas for improving the efficiency of English writing class in Chinese senior high school.

RESEARCH WORKS IN BIOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR PREVENTION OF HARMFUL HABITS

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Gedas Batulevičius
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Laboratory Equipment ◽  
Nature Study ◽  
Science And Culture ◽  
Effective Part ◽  
Search For Information

School curriculum introduces pupils to some aspects of the pattern of life, science and culture, which, in the society’s opinion, are a very important part of the educational process. One of the aims of school is to prepare pupils for life. Knowledge is essential, but skills and attitudes are not less important in the educational process and we can develop them by preventive research works. Preventative research works at Vilnius Jesuit Gymnasium have been included into the course of biology. The aim of the research was to demonstrate the effect of some chemicals on a living organism practically. The article presents the methodical instructions for the following research works: • The effect of the cigarette smoke on the germination and development of plants; • The effect of the cigarette smoke on the vegetation of plants; • The effect of inhalants on the germination, development and vegetation of plants; • The effect of alcohol on the germination and development of plants; • The effect of alcohol on the vegetation of plants. The research work is a very effective part of the prevention programme because students analyse final results with great interest, get involved into discussions, try to find causes, search for information and ask questions. This type of research work is very convenient because it is possible to carry it out in the classroom, it is not necessary to have sophisticated laboratory equipment and the results are seen in short time. The research works are integrated into the curriculum and help to achieve the goals set in general programmes and educational standards. Key words: school’s prevention program, nature study, research works.

scholarly journals Using an inductive approach for definition making: Monotonicity and boundedness of sequences

Pythagoras ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 0 (70) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deonarain Brijlall ◽  
Aneshkumar Maharaj
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Advanced Mathematical Thinking ◽  
Structured Design ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Teaching Of Mathematics ◽  
The University ◽  
And Training

The study investigated fourth–year students’ construction of the definitions of monotonicity and boundedness of sequences, at the Edgewood Campus of the University of KwaZulu –Natal in South Africa. Structured worksheets based on a guided problem solving teaching model were used to help students to construct the twodefinitions. A group of twenty three undergraduateteacher trainees participated in the project. These students specialised in the teaching of mathematics in the Further Education and Training (FET) (Grades 10 to 12) school curriculum. This paper, specifically, reports on the investigation of students’ definition constructions based on a learnig theory within the context of advanced mathematical thinking and makes a contribution to an understanding of how these students constructed the two definitions. It was found that despite the intervention of a structured design, these definitions were partially or inadequately conceptualised by some students.

scholarly journals Evaluation of error correction in writing process

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Cuong Phu Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Error Correction ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Mutual Understanding ◽  
English Writing ◽  
The World ◽  
Popular Language ◽  
Giving Feedback

It is obvious that English has become a popular language in many countries in the world. As a means of communication, English guarantees better mutual understanding and has become indispensable for most of people around the world. Thus, it is necessary to find out an appropriate and effective methods of giving feedback to help university students improve their English writing skills. The result of this study indicates that using indirect coded feedback in error correction help students make noticeable progress. The students’ positive attitude towards teacher’s feedback (indirect coded feedback) means that they enjoyed using error codes to find and correct their errors. Moreover, their confidence was boosted because error codes motivated them.

scholarly journals Enjoying Learning Writing through Facebook Group

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Zulfadli Abdul Aziz ◽  
Husnul Khatimah
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Situational Interest ◽  
Individual Interest ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Interactive Feedback ◽  
Group 1

This research showed many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in Aceh struggle in learning English writing as they had a lack of interest in it. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to find out in what ways Facebook Group might facilitate the enjoyment of the students in learning this skill. The data were collected using interviews and was analyzed through thematic analysis. The interview was done one by one at a time. Ten students from UIN Ar-Raniry were purposely chosen for the interviews in this research. The research findings show that there are four themes found that caused the participants enjoyment of the learning writing in the group: (1) it provides unlimited timing; (2) it facilitates the participants’ freedom and creativity; (3) it provides the interactive feedback; and (4) it helps them in brainstorming the ideas. These four themes directly enhance the students’ situational interest in learning writing that related to an environmental factor, but it results in the development of their individual interest. This research suggests that the teacher should combine the learning process in the classroom with the Facebook group media to fasten the enhancement of the learners’ writing skills. For the learners, it is suggested that they should utilize their social media such as Facebook group not only as their communication media but also for developing their learning in writing.

scholarly journals Effects of Explicit Instruction on Text Structure in Process Writing

2020 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
Sachi Oshima
Keyword(s):  
Explicit Instruction ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Text Structure ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Process Writing ◽  
Advanced Level ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Proficiency Levels ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Efl College Students

This study investigates the effectiveness of explicit instruction on text structure in the development of Japanese EFL college students’ English writing skills by examining two research questions: (1) How does students’ writing change after being given lessons on explicit instruction and process writing?; and (2) How do students’ perceptions of English writing change due to process writing and explicit instruction on text structure? Two groups of students were given four lessons on process writing and explicit instruction. While one group of advanced-level students wrote an argumentative essay, the other group with beginner-level students wrote a descriptive essay. The results suggest that explicit instruction on text structure can be a useful means of developing English writing skills regardless of students’ English proficiency levels. Students self-report indicated that their ability to organize ideas was highly improved, and they exhibited positive changes in writing in terms of organization and awareness of readers. 本研究では、EFL環境下にある日本人大学生を対象に、文章構成（text structure）の明示的指導がライティングにどのような効果を有するかを、次の2点について考察し、検証した。（1）プロセスライティングと文章構成の明示的指導により、学習者の英語ライティングはどのように変化するか。（2）プロセスライティングと文章構成の明示的指導により、学習者の英語ライティングに対する認識はどのように変化するか。2グループの学生に対しプロセスライティングと文章構成に関する明示的な指導を4レッスンずつ行った。英語上級者のグループにはargumentative essay（議論型エッセイ）を、初級者のグループにはdescriptive essay（記述型エッセイ）を書かせた。結果、文章構成の明示的指導は、学習者の英語運用能力に関わらず、英語ライティングの向上に効果的であることが分かった。学習者は文章構成力が最も上がったと回答しており、ドラフトにも文章構成力の向上や読み手を意識した文章への変容といった効果が表れた。

scholarly journals English Writing Formative Assessment in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Musa
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Classroom Observation ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Performance Tasks ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Assessment Tasks ◽  
Assessment Techniques ◽  
Construction Task

This study aimed to investigate the assessment techniques used by a teacher in assessing students’ writing skills, the reason in implementing the techniques, and the students’ responses toward the implementation of the techniques. The collected data in this study included classroom observation that had been held in three times, interview, and written document. The following is the conclusions based on the data analysis. Since formative assessment of writing skill is the main focus of this study, the teacher implemented five writing performance tasks suggested by Brown (2010) namely dicto-comp, picture-cued task, short answer task, guided question and answer, and paragraph construction task. From the teaching process done by the teacher, the assessment tasks were implemented for formative purposes, that is, to monitor students’ progress in comprehending the lesson that is about narrative text. The teacher implemented some assessment tasks in an informal way to monitor students’ ongoing progress without recording the result of the performance, while the other tasks were implemented in a formal way to record students’ progress and to give them an appraisal of their progress and achievement.

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