Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 14. Number 1 March 2023 Pp. 369- 378
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol14no1.23
The Effect of Blogs on Jordanian EFL Eighth-grade Students’ Achievement in English
Hamza Al-Maharmah
The World Islamic Sciences and Education University
Language Center, Amman, Jordan
Jibrel Al-Saudi
The World Islamic Sciences and Education University
Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Department of English & Literature
Amman, Jordan
Corresponding Author: Jibrel.alsaudi@wise.edu.jo
Received:11/08/2022 Accepted:03/08/2023 Published: 03/24/2023
Abstract:
This quasi-experimental study assesses the usefulness of blogs as teaching and learning tools for the EFL at Jordanian schools in Amman. The study focuses on the increased significance of the English language for the international competence of Jordan and its workforce. The study also assesses the benefits that blogs can provide for eighth-grade students. To answer the question of what effect do blogs have on improving reading and writing skills, the researchers used a sample of students from two schools in Amman, and undertook a quasi-experimental study by applying a pretest-posttest design. The researchers selected a sample of 72 eighth-grade EFL students in Amman and divided them into control and experimental groups. The regular EFL curriculum was administered in both groups, but supported with a blog component for the experimental group. The results indicated a significant improvement in the students’ reading comprehension skills and writing competence when using blogs. The study recommends that teachers promote active participation of the students on blogs.
Keywords: Blogs, English achievement, EFL 8th-grade students, reading comprehension, writing competence
Cite as: Al-Maharmah, H., & Al-Saudi, J. (2023). The Effect of Blogs on Jordanian EFL Eighth-grade Students’ Achievement in English. Arab World English Journal, 14 (1): 369- 378.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol14no1.23
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