ERIC Number: EJ1144142
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 20
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ISSN: EISSN-1642-1027
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Wikis in EFL Writing Classes in Saudi Arabia: Identifying Instructors' Reflections on Merits, Demerits and Implementation
Al Khateeb, Ahmed A.
Teaching English with Technology, v13 n4 p3-22 2013
This paper presents the pre-and-post-reflections of English language instructors concerning the incorporation of a new pedagogy in English as foreign language (EFL) writing classes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This approach is to integrate and blend wiki-mediated writing into a different course plan, with tasks that fit with the normal syllabi used for teaching writing skills. The methodology took a qualitative approach, specifically by conducting semi-structured pre-and-post-interviews. The qualitative analysis focused on the most frequent themes which occur in both cohorts. The participants, who were faculty members in the chosen institution, gave their reflections after they were shown the processes, thoughts and outcomes produced by the participants who actually applied the course and relevant tasks. It is important to identify instructors' perspectives as this practice can be applied to enhance (novice) non-native learners of writing in English for academic purposes (EAP). Accordingly, this paper intends to shed light on three vital elements: merits, demerits and some principles for implementation.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods, Instructional Innovation, Web Sites, Editing, Web 2.0 Technologies, Language Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Educational Benefits, Curriculum Implementation, Collaborative Writing, Writing Improvement, Writing Skills, Writing Instruction, Qualitative Research, Semi Structured Interviews, English for Academic Purposes, Course Evaluation, Cooperative Learning, College Faculty
IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group / University of Nicosia / Maria Curie-Sklodowska University. Ul. J. Sowinskiego 17, 20-041 Lublin, Poland. Web site: http://tewtjournal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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