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THE CHALLENGING FACETS OF EFL LEARNERS’ WRITING PERFORMANCE

Year 2018, Volume: 19 Issue: 34, 295 - 322, 31.01.2018
https://doi.org/10.21550/sosbilder.344763

Abstract



Writing constitutes an important
skill that has to be acquired by learners of English as a foreign language
(EFL) to be able to express themselves in a written form within different
contexts including academic studies and realistic situations. It requires the
manipulation of a set of linguistic and cognitive sub-skills that determine the
quality of the written product. The mastery of these features is reflected in
the level of the learners’ writing performance. Therefore, this article
attempts to highlight the interrelationships between the distinct writing
traits and their role in increasing or hindering the students’ achievement.
First, the literature review of writing instruction and assessment is provided.
Also, the main elements of writing performance are explained. Then, the
research methodology and the analysis of the collected data are described.
Finally, the main findings are discussed and some suggestions are proposed for
the purpose of developing EFL learners’ writing performance.




References

  • Barone, D. & Taylor, J.M. (2006). The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment. USA: Corwin Press.
  • Burnett, R. & Kastman, L.M. (1997). “Teaching Composition: Current Theories and Practices”. In G. Phye (Ed.) Handbook of Academic Learning: Construction of Knowledge (pp. 265-305). USA: Academic Press, Inc.
  • Canagarajah, S. (2001). “Addressing Issues of Power and Difference in ESL Academic Writing”. In J. Flowerdew & M. Peacock (Eds.) Research Perspectives on English for Academic Purposes (pp. 117-131). Cambridge: CUP.
  • Ferris, D. R. & Hedgcock, J. S. (2014). Teaching L2 Composition: Purpose, Process and Practice. New York: Routledge.
  • Hamp-Lyons, L. (2003). “Writing Teachers as Assessors of Writing”. In B. Kroll (Ed.) Exploring the Dynamics of Second Language Writing (pp. 162-189). Cambridge: CUP.
  • Kellogg, R.T. (1994). The Psychology of Writing. Oxford: OUP.
  • Mayer, R. (2003). “Memory and Information Processes”. In I.B. Weiner (Ed.) Handbook of Psychology (pp. 47-58). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Neff-Lippman, J. (2012). “Assessing Writing”. In I.L. Clark (Ed.) Concepts in Composition: Theory and Practice in the Teaching of Writing (pp. 145-180). New York: Routledge.
  • Williams, J.D. (2014). Preparing to Teach Writing: Research, Theory and Practice. New York: Routledge.
  • Yin, R. (2003). Application of Case Study Research. USA: Sage Publication, Inc.

İngilizceyi Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğrenen Öğrencilerin Yazma Performansının Zorlu Özellikleri

Year 2018, Volume: 19 Issue: 34, 295 - 322, 31.01.2018
https://doi.org/10.21550/sosbilder.344763

Abstract



Yazma, dil öğrenmede çok önemli
becerilerden biridir. İngilizce’yi yabancı dil olarak öğrenen  öğrencilerin bu mahareti kazanması
gerekmektedir. Onların gerçek yaşam durumlarda ve akademik çalışmalarda
kendinilerini ifade etmek için bu beceri ihtiyacı vardır. Yazma, yazılı üretim
kalitesini belirleyen bir dizi dilbilimsel ve bilişsel alt becerileri
kapsamaktadır. Kalite özellikleri olarak adlandırılmıştırlar. Yazma alt
becerileri ustalığı, öğrencilerin performansının düzeyinde yansıtılmasına rağmen
gizli değişkenleri temsil etmektedir. özellikle, bütünsel değerlendirme
yöntemleri kullanırken, onlarin etkisi tanınamaz. Bu makale, öğrencilerin
performansının geliştirmesindeki veya engellemesindeki yazma alt becerilerin
ustalığın rölünü ve aralarındaki ilişkileri vurgulamaktadır. İlk olarak, yazma
öğretimi ve değerlendirmesi ile ilgili literatür taraması bahsedilimiştir.
Ayrıca, yazma performansının ana elemanları açıklanmıştırlar. Ondan sonra,
kullanan yöntemi, toplanan verileri ve sonuçların çözümlemesi sağlanmıştırlar.
En sonunda, ana bulguların  tartışılması
ışığında İngilizce’yi yabancı dil olarak öğrenen öğrencilerin  performansının geliştirmesi için bazı
önerileri verilmiştirler.




References

  • Barone, D. & Taylor, J.M. (2006). The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment. USA: Corwin Press.
  • Burnett, R. & Kastman, L.M. (1997). “Teaching Composition: Current Theories and Practices”. In G. Phye (Ed.) Handbook of Academic Learning: Construction of Knowledge (pp. 265-305). USA: Academic Press, Inc.
  • Canagarajah, S. (2001). “Addressing Issues of Power and Difference in ESL Academic Writing”. In J. Flowerdew & M. Peacock (Eds.) Research Perspectives on English for Academic Purposes (pp. 117-131). Cambridge: CUP.
  • Ferris, D. R. & Hedgcock, J. S. (2014). Teaching L2 Composition: Purpose, Process and Practice. New York: Routledge.
  • Hamp-Lyons, L. (2003). “Writing Teachers as Assessors of Writing”. In B. Kroll (Ed.) Exploring the Dynamics of Second Language Writing (pp. 162-189). Cambridge: CUP.
  • Kellogg, R.T. (1994). The Psychology of Writing. Oxford: OUP.
  • Mayer, R. (2003). “Memory and Information Processes”. In I.B. Weiner (Ed.) Handbook of Psychology (pp. 47-58). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Neff-Lippman, J. (2012). “Assessing Writing”. In I.L. Clark (Ed.) Concepts in Composition: Theory and Practice in the Teaching of Writing (pp. 145-180). New York: Routledge.
  • Williams, J.D. (2014). Preparing to Teach Writing: Research, Theory and Practice. New York: Routledge.
  • Yin, R. (2003). Application of Case Study Research. USA: Sage Publication, Inc.
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Primary Language English
Journal Section Articles
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Rahmouna Zıdane

Publication Date January 31, 2018
Published in Issue Year 2018 Volume: 19 Issue: 34

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APA Zıdane, R. (2018). THE CHALLENGING FACETS OF EFL LEARNERS’ WRITING PERFORMANCE. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 19(34), 295-322. https://doi.org/10.21550/sosbilder.344763