The Attitude of EFL University Students towards the Application of Scaffolding in Writing Classes

Authors

  • Naznaz Shawqi Malla 1English Department, Faculty of Arts, Soran University, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Author
  • Hoshang Farooq Jawad English Department, College of Basic Education, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31918/twejer.2473.44

Keywords:

EFL learners, Learners’ attitude, Scaffolding, Writing skills.

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the learners' attitudes and perceptions about scaffolding instruction and the development of English writing skills in EFL writing classes at the university level. For the purpose of data collection, a quantitative method through a questionnaire was adopted. The questionnaire was distributed among students who received scaffolding instruction in writing for 12 weeks. Regarding the sample of the study, thirty-one (out of sixty-one) English major sophomores were purposively selected from the faculty of Arts at Soran University in the academic year 2022-2023. The findings of the study revealed that the students had positive attitudes towards implementing scaffolding in teaching writing and their writing has developed to a higher level. After the intervention of scaffolding, students’ motivation toward writing increased. The study also showed that many aspects of their writing could be developed through scaffolding instruction starting from writing sentences to various essays. The study further highlighted the importance of using scaffolding techniques in language instruction and suggested that educators should incorporate these strategies into their teaching practices to enhance the language learning experience for their students.

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Published

2024-12-23

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How to Cite

Malla , Naznaz Shawqi, and Hoshang Farooq Jawad , trans. 2024. “The Attitude of EFL University Students towards the Application of Scaffolding in Writing Classes”. Twejer Journal 7 (3): 1204-34. https://doi.org/10.31918/twejer.2473.44.

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