scholarly journals The Integration of Creative Writing into Academic Writing Skills in EFL Classes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ESMA SENEL
Keyword(s):  
Creative Writing ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Final Exams ◽  
Post Test

Writing is regarded as the most challenging task and the most difficult language skill among EFL students. Students need to employ different cognitive strategies in order to convey the meaning to the reader. Due to the complexity of the process, students display negative attitudes towards writing and the level of success is low. This study investigates B2 level creative writing and its impact on the success level of students in academic writing. The study included 15 students, 10 of them are females (%66,7) and 5 of them are males (%33,3). The t-test results obtained from midterm and final exams indicate that students’ success level improves in academic writing skills. Participants’ pretest and post test results revealed that creative writing help them develop critical thinking skills and when SCAMPER method is used, students’ problem solving skills are promoted

scholarly journals Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Melalui Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw dengan Media Game Monopoli

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Ishmatud Diyanah ◽  
A. Rosyid Al Atok
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Group Formation ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cooperative Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

This study aimed to describe the application and analysis of student's critical thinking skills in learning that used a jigsaw cooperative model with monopoly game media. The study used classroom action research with a quantitative descriptive approach. The application of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model with monopoly game media was applied in several stages, namely group formation, rolling dice in turns, followed by transaction activities in the form of a combination of answering questions, renting, selling, and buying assets until finally one of the students became an absolute rich person called a monopolist. The student's critical thinking ability before taking action measured through the pretest. It showed that the percentage of completeness obtained by students was 65.6% with a minimum completeness criterion of 75. The student's critical thinking ability after the action in cycle I showed that there was a change in the percentage of completeness obtained by students of 66.67% of the pretest results to 76.67% of the post-test results. In the second cycle, there was a change of 76.67% from the pretest results to 90% from the post-test results, thus student's critical thinking skills in learning that used a jigsaw cooperative model with monopoly game media increased by 10% in cycles I and 13,33% in cycle II.

scholarly journals International Postgraduate Students’ Perception of Challenges in Academic Writing in Malaysian Public Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Sedigheh Shakib Kotamjani ◽  
Arshad Abd Samad ◽  
Mehrnaz Fahimirad
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Academic Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
English Medium Instruction ◽  
Lexical Phrases

The purpose of this study is to investigate international postgraduate students’ perceptions of difficulty with academic writing in Malaysian public universities. A survey was used to collect students’ perceptions of difficulties and challenges in general academic writing skills and language-related skills. The results revealed that students perceived greater difficulty in language-related problems than general academic writing skills. In terms of language-related skills, they ranked writing coherent paragraph, summarizing and paraphrasing, applying appropriate lexical phrases, utilizing proper academic language and vocabulary respectively as the most difficult areas in writing. However, with respect to general academic writing skills, they perceived the most difficulties in reviewing and criticizing the literature, writing introduction and research gap. The results of this study implied that international postgraduate students who graduated from non-English medium instruction universities should be supported in terms of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), critical thinking skills and language-related skills to become self-directed in learning to write.

scholarly journals Catalyzing Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Science Graphic Organizers

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Raymart O. Basco
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Graphic Organizers ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
State University ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Content Mastery ◽  
Post Test

This research aimed to examine the perceived effectiveness of graphic organizers in catalyzing creativity and critical thinking skills among 6th-grade pupils of the College of Teacher Education- Laboratory School, Batangas State University ARASOF Nasugbu, A.Y. 2020-2021. The explanatory sequential mixed method research design was utilized in this study. The results revealed that graphic organizers were useful tools to enhance understanding of concepts, retention, and content mastery as respondents' post-test results improved comparatively higher than their pre-test. Additionally, the informants' statements strengthened the results that graphic organizers can catalyze learners' creative and critical thinking.

Pengembangan Buku Ajar Visual Menulis Kreatif untuk Peserta Didik Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-63
Author(s):  
Redite Kurniawan ◽  
Esa Nur Wahyuni ◽  
Zubad Nurul Yaqin
Keyword(s):  
Creative Writing ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Validity Testing ◽  
Product Trial ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Media ◽  
Trial Series

Creative writing skills are still a challenge that must be faced by students of 6th grade in the Ar- Roihan Lawang Integrated Ibtidaiyah Madrasah. One of the contributing factor is the lack of interesting textbooks available at the school. This study aims to develop creative writing visual textbooks that improve students' skills in writing. This type of research is Research and Development (R & D) with the stage model Borg and Gall (2003). The stages include: needs analysis, product design, product development, product validity testing, testing on predetermined subjects, and product revisions. The results of this research and development of creative writing visual textbook products were based on the assessment of the media validator team with linguistic averages, presentation, graphics, scores of 4.72. Whereas from expert learning content with indicators of accuracy, attractiveness, and usability of 4, 29 are categorized very well. The product trial series found 33% addition in the experimental class post-test results and tested significantly with the number 0,000 SPSS t-test. Interviews in students indicated that creative writing visual textbook was very interesting so it can be concluded that this textbook product can improve the writing skills of 6th grade students of the Ibtidaiyah Ar-Roihan Lawang Madrasah.Keywords: Developing visual textbook, creative writing, writing skill.

scholarly journals The Use of Contrastive Discourse Markers by English-major Saudi Female Undergraduates at Qassim University in Academic Writing

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Rehab Hassan Al-Owayid
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Discourse Markers ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Contrastive Discourse Markers ◽  
English Major

Academic writing requires a skillful use of markers and linguistic features. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the efficacy of a one-time intervention on the use of contrastive discourse markers (CDMs) by Saudi female English major undergraduates. The present study also surveyed the opinions of writing skills instructors about CDM instruction and investigated factors that may affect the use of CDMs by undergraduates. A convenience sample of 100 students was selected from Levels 6 and 8: fifty students of each were recruited from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences in Buraydah and Onayzah cities, Saudi Arabia. Pre- and post-tests were used to collect data from student participants. Data from teacher-participants were also gathered through a questionnaire. Results of t-test analysis support the hypothesis of the significant impact of the intervention on the mean scores of the intervention group, M = 10.90 vs. M = 6.24, t(98) = 12.03, p < 0.0001. There were no significant differences by grade level. The writing skills teachers reported that the knowledge of the different meanings of CDMs affects students' use of the markers. Factors such as the inadequate practice of critical thinking skills, the types of writing tasks, and reading-writing connection may influence students' use of CDMs. The results suggest that the knowledge of CDMs and the different meanings that they signal can improve learners to perform better.

scholarly journals The effect of pictorial story media on critical thinking of grade 4 SDN 1 Pendem

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Yulina Ismiyanti ◽  
Novia Dwi Permatasari
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Discriminating Power ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Innovative Learning

The background of this research is that teachers have not used innovative learning media in social studies learning which still tends to be conventional. Critical thinking ability is less motivated due to not using learning media as a facility. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of pictorial story media on critical thinking skills. This type of research is an experiment with a pre-test post-test control design. The total population was 40 class 4 students of SDN 1 Pendem. The sample was taken randomly with a significant amount of 5% to�obtain 36 students. The data collection used was a critical ability test as the main data, interviews, and documentation as supporting data. The pre-test test instrument includes validity, reliability, discriminating power, and level of difficulty. The data were tested with the normality test, because the data were obtained with a normal distribution, the t-test was tested. The test results obtained t count => - t table or 9.668 => -2.030. It can be concluded has a significant effect on the use of pictorial media stories on critical thinking skills.

scholarly journals KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MAHASISWA DALAM MEMECAHKAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA BERDASARKAN KETERAMPILAN ABAD 21

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-58
Author(s):  
Muzayyanatun Munawwarah ◽  
Nurul Laili ◽  
Mohammad Tohir
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Post Test

Descriptive analysis methode of research describes about increasing subject in the level of critical thinking skills of students in solving mathematics based on 21st-century skills. The subjects research were 28 students of Mathematics Education Study Program at Ibrahimy University of Situbondo. Data collection is done by providing pre-test and study documentation to students. The test is given to collect data related to students' critical thinking skills. Then learning is done based on 21st-century skills. Furthermore, students are given a post-test solving mathematical problem. Data were collected through observations, test results and interview data tested for their validity by triangulation. The data analysis technique used is qualitative descriptive data analysis. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the results of the achievement of indicators of critical thinking of students based on critical thinking stages formulated by Facione, overall the subject of an increase of 7.53%; (2) there was the same highest increase in the achievement of the indicator thinking Facione stage, namely at the Analyze stage (A) for high, medium, and low category subjects respectively, 77.78%, 80%, and 44.44%. However, there are still two stages of critical thinking that still need attention for further research, namely at the List (L) and Self-Correct (S) stages classified as still needing special attention in implementing 21st-century skills in learning activities; (3) the level of critical thinking skills of students based on the critical thinking stages formulated by Facione was in the category of "not critical" for the pre-test results and was in the category of "sufficient critical" for the post-test results.

scholarly journals Strategies to Minimise Students’ Weaknesses in Discussion Essay

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-114
Author(s):  
Dexter Sigan John
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic English ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Good Writing ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
Purposive Sample

Discussion essay plays a crucial role in academic writing. It has been proven to enhance students' analytical and critical thinking skills effectively. However, students often struggle to compose a good writing due to their inability to use the language features. In that regard, this study aims to identify students’ weaknesses in the discussion essay and the changes seen after the intervention. The study used a purposive sample of 10 first-year students from the Computational Science Programme in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) who took Academic English 2 as an elective course. The study adapted the four stages of action research proposed by Mertler and Charles (2005). It administered a pre-test, post-test and an observation on the students. The findings indicate a significant decrease in the frequency of errors in the language features, namely verb, persuasive language and technical terms, after the two-month intervention. Students also exhibited positive learning behaviour throughout the intervention by participating actively in the learning activities.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Guided-Inquiry terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Pemecahan Masalah

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Reginaldis Isabella Sado ◽  
Daud Dakabesi ◽  
Tien Aminatun
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control

<pre><strong>Abstract:</strong> The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of guided-inquiry model on critical thinking skills and problem solving about material changes in the environment. This research was done by using quasi-experiment with post-test only design. Besides, this research used four research classes that are the experiment two class which is given the treatment of guided-inquiry model and control two class which is given the treatment of conventional model. The population used in this study was tenth grade students of science major at SMAN 2 Ngaglik, that is chosen randomly. Data collection techniques used are test and observation. The results showed that the guided-inquiry model improved critical thinking and problem solving skills. This is based on the results of test data analysis which shows a significant difference between students in the experimental class and student class control.</pre><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui efektivitas model <em>guided-inquiry</em> pada keterampilan berpikir kritis dan pemecahan masalah tentang perubahan materi di lingkungan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan eksperimen semu dengan desain <em>post-test only</em>. Selain itu, penelitian ini menggunakan empat kelas penelitian, yaitu dua kelas eksperimen yang diberi perlakuan model <em>guided-inquiry</em> dan dua kelas kontrol yang diberi perlakuan model konvensional. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X MIPA di SMAN 2 Ngaglik yang dipilih secara acak. teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model <em>guided-inquiry</em> meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan pemecahan masalah. Hal tersebut didasari oleh hasil uji analisis data yang menunjukkan bahwa adanya perbedaan yang signifikan antara siswa pada kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol.

scholarly journals Guided Inquiry Scratch Increase Students' Critical Thinking Skills on the Linear Motion Concept: Can it be?

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Nurhasan Ropii ◽  
Wahyu Hardyanto ◽  
Ellianawati Ellianawati
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Inquiry Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Linear Motion ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The 4C-oriented 21st century competency education consists of critical thinking and problem solving, creativity, communication skills and Ability to Work Collaboratively. Guided inquiry learning strategy combined with scratch technology is needed to train students' critical thinking skills. The study aims to determine the improvement of students' critical thinking skills after being given Guided Inquiry assisted by Scratch media on the Linear Motion concept. The quasi-experimental study with the design of one group pre-post test design was conducted in class VIII B of SMP Negeri 1 Banjarharjo in the academic year 2018/2019. The pre-test results showed that 16.67% of students were categorized quite critical to very critical and 83.33% of students in the less critical category were not even critical. The post test results showed that 91.66% of students were categorized quite critical to very critical and 8.34% of students in the less critical category were not even critical. The results of data analysis also showed an increase in students' critical thinking skills by 0.56 with moderate criteria. The application of guided inquiry learning assisted by scratch media can train and increase students' critical thinking skills on the concept of linear motion.

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