Creative Education

Volume 11, Issue 1 (January 2020)

ISSN Print: 2151-4755   ISSN Online: 2151-4771

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Effectiveness of Collaborative Writing among Secondary School Students in an ESL Classroom

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ABSTRACT

This study reviews the effectiveness of collaborative writing among secondary school students in ESL classroom. Writing skill is regarded as the most difficult task in second language learning. Various strategies have been employed by both teachers and students to enhance writing competence. As the education system is intended to the requirement for 21st century educational practices. Collaborative approach is one of the key elements. It marks the shift in pedagogical instruction. Collaborative learning is perceived as one of its approaches which aid ESL students to become proficient in writing. This study explores students’ attitudes towards improving writing skills of ESL students via collaborative writing. This study involved 32 secondary school respondents from Klang, Selangor. The survey research data were gathered through a questionnaire to assess students’ attitudes towards collaborative writing. It was evident that students were able to collaborate in writing lessons. The findings indicate that students showed positive attitude while writing collaboratively. Hence, this approach can be implemented by language teachers to enhance language teaching and learning.

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Veramuthu, P. and Md Shah, P. (2020) Effectiveness of Collaborative Writing among Secondary School Students in an ESL Classroom. Creative Education, 11, 54-67. doi: 10.4236/ce.2020.111004.

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