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English Journal Writing on Moodle for EFL College Learners: An Investigation of English Self-Efficacy and Writing Performance

English Journal Writing on Moodle for EFL College Learners: An Investigation of English Self-Efficacy and Writing Performance
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Author(s): Pei-Ling Yang (Oriental Institute of Technology, Taiwan)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 20
Source title: Language Learning and Literacy: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9618-9.ch010

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Abstract

The present study is to explore the effect of Moodle English journal writing for general purposes on language learners' writing performance, conjunction preferences and English self-efficacy. Self-efficacy, claimed by a large number of researchers, has a direct and powerful influence on learners' academic accomplishments. However, there is little research on enhancing the level of English self-efficacy and writing performance through keeping E-journals, particularly in an EFL context where the learners develop both native and foreign languages and cultures. Multiculturalism should be taken into consideration before language curricula are designed. The participants, in the study, 40 non-English-majored college students in Taiwan, were required to keep a journal through Moodle. The findings of the study reveal that the participants' general perceived English abilities and writing confidence were enhanced after their efforts on Moodle E-journal writing. From the pieces of writing, they present both characteristics of the native and target languages and cultures.

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