The use of graphic organiser on second language students’ writing performance

Nor Atikah, Aznan and Saad, Mohammad Azannee (2023) The use of graphic organiser on second language students’ writing performance. IIUM Journal of Educational Studies, 11 (2). pp. 115-137. ISSN 2289-8085

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Abstract

English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, especially in rural educational settings, continue to encounter challenges in acquiring fundamental writing skills. One possible factor is the lack of creative and innovative pedagogical approaches tailored to support the learners. In light of this, the present study examined the use of graphic organiser (GO) as a pedagogical tool on writing performance of Malaysian ESL learners. Twenty-sevenintermediate students from a secondary school in Malaysia participated in a series of 11 writing sessions using GO in writing descriptive essays. The application of this GO in composing the descriptive writing was carried out throughout the writing lessons consisted of modelling, scaffolding, individual prewriting, drafting with peers and group writing. Using a qualitative study, the data analysis involved content analysis sourced from participants’ essay scripts. Guided by the CEFR framework, 54 descriptive essays were evaluated and analysed to observe changes in writing in terms of content, communicative achievement, language, and organisation. Participants' essays in Writing Task 1 (WT1) and Writing Task 2 (WT2) were compared to observe changes in their writing performances after the implementation of GO in the writing instructions. Results showed that the use of GO in developing descriptive essays has improved learners’ writing in all components. The study has revealed that successful writing requires differentiated and creative graphic organisers, accompanied by systematic writing activities for ESL learners to thrive in a challenging writing classroom.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ESL writing, ESL learners, graphic organiser, writing pedagogy, descriptive essay
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Language & Literacy Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User:	Dr Mohammad Azannee Saad
Date Deposited:	10 Jan 2024 15:59
Last Modified:	10 Jan 2024 16:01
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/109902

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