The Effect of Online Scenario Based Learning on English Writing Motivation and Self-Efficacy Beliefs of University Students

Authors : Burcu Karafil, Aytunga Oğuz

Pages : 1009-1034

Doi:10.18037/ausbd.1417707

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Publication Date : 2024-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of online scenario-based English writing instruction on the motivation for English writing and self-efficacy beliefs among university students. The research, conducted as action research, involved a group of 14 students enrolled in the English preparatory program at a state university in the Marmara Region of Türkiye during the fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. Eight scenario activities were prepared as part of the online scenario-based English writing instruction. Action plans were developed to enhance students’ writing motivation and self-efficacy beliefs. The implementation of the prepared action plans consisted of four cycles and eight weeks. To collect data, the “English Writing Motivation Scale” and the “English Paragraph Writing Self-Efficacy Scale” were used. Dependent groups t-test was applied to compare the mean scores on the same sample group, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used when the data did not exhibit a normal distribution. Quantitative analysis revealed a significant increase in students’ intrinsic motivation to write in English following the online scenario-based English writing instruction. Additionally, it was observed that online scenario-based writing instruction enhanced students’ self-efficacy beliefs in writing in English. These promising results suggest the incorporation of online scenario-based writing activities in English writing instruction.
Keywords : İngilizce Yazma Becerisi, Çevrimiçi Öğrenme, Senaryo Temelli Öğrenme, Öz Yeterlik İnancı, Yazma Motivasyonu

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