Writing is a fundamental skill that transcends academic, professional, and personal realms. For beginners embarking on their writing journey, the path to mastery may seem daunting, but with the right strategies and tools, it can be an enriching and transformative experience. This article delves into effective approaches for beginners to enhance their writing skills, drawing insights from student surveys and educational resources. One of the key elements in developing writing proficiency is the cultivation of creativity. By tapping into their imagination and exploring different perspectives, beginners can infuse their writing with originality and depth. Brainstorming techniques such as mind mapping, freewriting, and clustering can help generate ideas and structure thoughts, providing a solid foundation for the writing process. These creative exercises not only stimulate the mind but also foster a sense of curiosity and exploration, essential traits for aspiring writers. In addition to individual brainstorming, interactive writing methods can also play a pivotal role in honing writing skills. By engaging in a supportive writing community, beginners can gain valuable insights, encouragement, and motivation to push their creative boundaries. Furthermore, self-expression and storytelling are at the heart of writing, enabling individuals to communicate their thoughts, emotions, and experiences with clarity and resonance. Through the act of writing, individuals not only refine their communication skills but also cultivate empathy, introspection, and self-awareness.
Composing a paragraph in English is almost the same as writing an essay, namely by consisting of three main parts (introduction (topic sentence), body (supporting sentences), conclusion (concluding sentence)) to deliver a message to the readers. Because of this feature of teaching students how to create paragraphs under the proper instruction in practice, blended learning technologies enable both teachers and students to adapt the educational environment for the system of improving their (learners’) paragraph writing skills in the digital era of educational development. This study investigates the potential of blended learning technologies on students’ writing skills, especially paragraph writing in English as a foreign language (EFL). It examines students’ most improved EFL writing areas and perceptions while utilizing blended learning technologies to foster their paragraph writing skills in a systematic way. In this experiment, two groups of EFL writing course students participated during the first-semester 2021-2022. A mixed-method design was implemented into the experiment: course evaluation questionnaires, achievement tests, and students’ portfolios on writing tasks. Findings of the investigations illustrated that most of the participants’ mistakes were in composing topic sentences, creating ideas, and providing concluding sentences coherently and cohesively. The study showed that blending learning technologies in the environment of higher pedagogical education assisted both teachers and students to conduct lessons on the writing skills in a more effective and convenient way.
Аny lаnguаge consists of four skills which аre (listening, speаking, reаding, writing) аnd аs much аs the level of the Аrаbic lаnguаge teаcher for non-Аrаbic speаking speаkers of these skills in the Аrаbic lаnguаge enаbles the level of Аrаbic lаnguаge leаrners to be spoken by other thаn those skills, аnd in this sense wаs This reseаrch is аbout the importаnce of lаnguаge skills for the Аrаbic lаnguаge in teаching аnd leаrning the Аrаbic lаnguаge for non-nаtive speаkers, аnd the importаnce of this reseаrch is in its orientаtion to teаchers of Аrаbic lаnguаge who do not speаk Аrаbic аnd whаt it represents the importаnce of knowing the lаnguаge skills of the Аrаbic lаnguаge аnd knowing its importаnce in teаching the lаnguаge аs well аs the role of the teаcher аnd leаrner аnd Teаching methods аnd how to develop those skills аnd the meаns used to teаch those skills. The need for non-nаtive speаkers of Аrаbic lаnguаge to identify these skills, their importаnce аnd the role of the teаcher in them аnd how they аre performed is no less thаn the need of Аrаbic lаnguаge leаrners from other speаkers, in this reseаrch we leаrn the lаnguаge skills of the lаnguаge Аrаbic аnd its importаnce аnd the role of the teаcher in her teаching, аs well аs the role of the leаrner in her leаrning, аs well аs how to develop this skill for the teаcher аnd the leаrnerَ. The reseаrcher hаs relied on his field studies through his work in the Depаrtment of Аrаbic Lаnguаge, Fаculty of Orientаl Lаnguаges, Tаshkent Stаte University for Orientаl Studies, аnd to identify some of the problems fаcing Аrаbic lаnguаge teаchers who аre not speаkers of it, аs well аs the difficulties fаcing Аrаbic lаnguаge leаrners аt the university аt their vаrious levels of beginner, intermediаte аnd upper Аnd аlso for grаduаte students; therefore we cаn sаy thаt fаmiliаrity with the lаnguаge skills of the Аrаbic lаnguаge аnd how to teаch аnd develop it is аn urgent necessity in building curriculа for teаching Аrаbic to non-speаkers аs well аs in progrаms for prepаring Аrаbic lаnguаge teаchers for non-speаkers. Аnd presenting them in а wаy thаt helps in the educаtionаl process by employing these skills effectively in the clаssroom, аnd not only thаt they аre merely knowledge informаtion provided to students аnd teаchers.
This study on adopting smart devices in teaching for the acquisition of 21st century employability skills by students in State Universities in Cameroon had as objective to find out the extent to which the use of smart devices in teaching can enhance the acquisition of 21st-century employability skills by students in state universities in Cameroon. Two research questions guided the study: - To what extent is the use of smart phones in teaching effective in enhancing the acquisition of 21st-century employability skills by students in State Universities in Cameroon? To what extent is the use of Laptops in teaching effective in enhancing the acquisition of 21st-century employability skills by students in State Universities in Cameroon? It was hypothesized that the use of smart devices in teaching does not significantly enhance students’ acquisition of 21st-century employability skills in state universities in Cameroon.The study based on Rogers’ (1962) diffusion of innovation theory, supposing that the adoption of a new idea, behaviour, or product does not happen simultaneously in a social system; rather, it is a process whereby some people are more apt to adopt the innovation than others and Davis (1986) technology acceptance model, which posits that the more a technology is perceived as useful and easy to use, its’ actual usage increases. The study adopted an exploratory sequential research design in a mixed-methods study. The accessible population consisted of 3666 teachers and final-year undergraduate students of eight state universities in Cameroon. Using Krejcie & Morgan (1970), 406 participants from professional faculties in five of the eight long existing state universities in Cameroon, were selected to make up the sample size, comprising 386 final-year undergraduate students, and 20 teachers. The stratified purposive sampling, and purposive sampling techniques were adopted for the study. Online Google forms alongside a paper questionnaire, and an interview guide were adopted as the study instruments. The quantitative data were analysed using SPSS version 25 with the aid of descriptive and inferential statistics. The Spearman rho test was used to test the hypotheses and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used for regression analysis. The qualitative data were analysed thematically. The findings of the study showed that the use of smart phones and laptops in teaching had a significant, moderate, and positive impact on students’ acquisition of 21st-century employability skills (r- value = 0.418**, p-value 0.000< 0.05) in state universities in Cameroon. In conclusion, the findings of the study showed that smart devices do not only help students in information sourcing but enhanced their communication skills, critical thinking & problem solving skills, creativity and team working skills. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that the state should make teaching with smart devices a policy in state universities and university teachers should be encouraged to use of smart Phones and Laptops in teaching to enhance students’ acquisition of 21st century employability. It was also recommended that government should take appropriates measure to resolve the energy crisis, internet disruptions and training challenges both teachers and students are currently facing.
This study on adopting smart devices in teaching for the acquisition of 21st century employability skills by students in State Universities in Cameroon had as objective to find out the extent to which the use of smart devices in teaching can enhance the acquisition of 21st-century employability skills by students in state universities in Cameroon. Two research questions guided the study: - To what extent is the use of smart phones in teaching effective in enhancing the acquisition of 21st-century employability skills by students in State Universities in Cameroon? To what extent is the use of Laptops in teaching effective in enhancing the acquisition of 21st-century employability skills by students in State Universities in Cameroon? It was hypothesized that the use of smart devices in teaching does not significantly enhance students’ acquisition of 21st-century employability skills in state universities in Cameroon.The study based on Rogers’ (1962) diffusion of innovation theory, supposing that the adoption of a new idea, behaviour, or product does not happen simultaneously in a social system; rather, it is a process whereby some people are more apt to adopt the innovation than others and Davis (1986) technology acceptance model, which posits that the more a technology is perceived as useful and easy to use, its’ actual usage increases. The study adopted an exploratory sequential research design in a mixed-methods study. The accessible population consisted of 3666 teachers and final-year undergraduate students of eight state universities in Cameroon. Using Krejcie & Morgan (1970), 406 participants from professional faculties in five of the eight long existing state universities in Cameroon, were selected to make up the sample size, comprising 386 final-year undergraduate students, and 20 teachers. The stratified purposive sampling, and purposive sampling techniques were adopted for the study. Online Google forms alongside a paper questionnaire, and an interview guide were adopted as the study instruments. The quantitative data were analysed using SPSS version 25 with the aid of descriptive and inferential statistics. The Spearman rho test was used to test the hypotheses and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used for regression analysis. The qualitative data were analysed thematically. The findings of the study showed that the use of smart phones and laptops in teaching had a significant, moderate, and positive impact on students’ acquisition of 21st-century employability skills (r- value = 0.418**, p-value 0.000< 0.05) in state universities in Cameroon. In conclusion, the findings of the study showed that smart devices do not only help students in information sourcing but enhanced their communication skills, critical thinking & problem solving skills, creativity and team working skills. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that the state should make teaching with smart devices a policy in state universities and university teachers should be encouraged to use of smart Phones and Laptops in teaching to enhance students’ acquisition of 21st century employability. It was also recommended that government should take appropriates measure to resolve the energy crisis, internet disruptions and training challenges both teachers and students are currently facing.
The article explores the role of interactive teaching methods in developing students' writing skills using a linguocultural approach. The author analyzes the effectiveness of interactive methods such as group assignments, role-playing games, and project work within the Uzbek educational context. Special attention is given to the significance of this approach in Uzbekistan's education system. The implementation of interactive methods enables the development of students' communication, creative thinking, and collaboration skills, thus fostering their writing competence at the language and cultural levels. The study emphasizes that employing a linguocultural approach not only helps students acquire writing skills but also facilitates their understanding of the deep connections between language and culture, which is crucial for preserving and advancing Uzbek cultural and linguistic identity. Based on the research findings, the author recommends integrating interactive teaching methods grounded in the linguocultural approach into Uzbek educational programs. This integration will enhance the effectiveness of teaching students' writing competence and contribute to their linguocultural development, thereby holding significant value for Uzbekistan's educational system.
This research delves into a holistic learning analytics approach aimed at enhancing writing skills in young children. Titled "Crafting Futures: A Holistic Learning Analytics Approach to Elevate Writing Skills in Young Children," the study explores the integration of technology and pedagogy to foster a comprehensive learning environment. Through the analysis of learning analytics data, this research seeks to illuminate the intricate dynamics of children's writing development, offering insights for educators, parents, and policymakers to nurture literacy effectively.
Writing is an essential skill in today's world, crucial for communication, expression, and professional advancement. However, teaching writing to adults can be challenging, as they often come with varied backgrounds, experiences, and learning preferences. Traditional methods may not always suffice in engaging and empowering adult learners to develop their writing proficiency. In this article, we explore innovative approaches to teaching writing for adults, drawing from contemporary educational research and practices.
Considering the current showing circumstance of writing recovery course, the presentation of flipped homeroom, an arising showing mode, into the educating of writing recovery course can adequately upgrade the fascination of writing recovery course, to accomplish free learning before class, productive and concentrated investigation and arrangement of issues in class, and union and improvement of showing targets after class. Beginning from the current circumstance of writing recovery course instructing, this paper examines the meaning of executing flipped homeroom showing method of writing recovery course and the learning system of flipped study hall of writing recovery course, and advances the development of flipped homeroom showing method of writing recovery course.
This study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to investigate the intricate relationships among secondary school students' writing tendencies, self-efficacy, and writing attitudes. By unraveling the complex interplay between these factors, the research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the dynamics influencing students' attitudes toward writing. Quantitative data, collected through surveys, forms the basis for SEM analysis, offering a comprehensive exploration of how students' belief in their writing capabilities and inherent writing inclinations collectively shape their overall attitudes towards the writing process.
This study aims to investigate the relationship between language skills anxiety and foreign language learning aptitude among Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Language skills anxiety refers to the feeling of apprehension or fear experienced by learners when using different language skills, such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Foreign language learning aptitude, on the other hand, refers to the innate ability or potential of learners to acquire and develop proficiency in a foreign language. The study utilized a quantitative research design and collected data from a sample of Iranian EFL learners using validated measures of language skills anxiety and foreign language learning aptitude. The findings of the study provide insights into the relationship between language skills anxiety and foreign language learning aptitude among Iranian EFL learners and contribute to our understanding of the factors that influence language learning outcomes.
Writing skill is one of the basic skills to learn any language, and everyone is in urgent need of it to express his ideas, opinions and feelings, not to mention keeping it, and transferring it through the barriers of the place and time, and yet the learners always suffer from many difficulties and problems in their learning to write, leading to shortcomings in their skills Written; This prompted many researchers to search for new strategies that can solve the difficulties and problems of learning to write, and address the shortcomings in the written skills of learners. This research came to collect a number of these strategies, which previous studies have confirmed their success in solving these difficulties and problems, and the treatment of that deficiency in the written skills of learners.
Topical issues of the development of graphomotor skills in children with speech disorders cover complex processes that show the importance of the development of graphomotor skills in preschool age in the success of children in the process of writing in school education, as well as the role of cognitive skills in the harmonious mastery of writing.