Evaluating Interactive Teaching Strategies in Improving the Writing Skills of English Language Learners in the Initial Stages of Study in Universities

Abstract

The information shared about the practices of the most successful EFLs may serve as a positive guide for less successful EFLs, allowing them to learn from the experiences of their cross-cultural peers.

Statistical analysis of differences among the responses of the highest and lowest achieving EFLs suggested that the highest achieving EFLs perceived an increased sense of community, improved connection to course content, and more time spent revising despite taking fewer opportunities to practice their writing skills and learn from other EFLs.

This discovery suggested an image of confident, independent students who preferred to receive the support of their instructors. Individual interviews with these students confirmed the interpretations of the survey results.

Based on the importance of communicating via writing amongst EFL learners. This study was conducted to shed light on this crucial skill of the English language learning process.

The purpose of this study is to gather valuable insights into the effectiveness of various interactive teaching strategies in enhancing the writing skills of English language learners who are in the initial stages of their university studies. By evaluating these strategies, we aim to identify the most beneficial approach to support and nurture the writing abilities of EFL students as they transition into higher education settings.

Successful written communication is a skill that requires time and practice for all students, especially for English Foreign Language Learners (EFLs) whose proficiencies in the English language are developing. In the transitional stages following high school, the increased academic writing demands of post-secondary coursework can be overwhelming for EFLs without targeted assistance. Interactive teaching strategies can support the diverse learning needs of students from varying language proficiency levels and cultures.