The Effect of Padlet on Writing Skills and Attitude in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language

Authors : Şeyma Aydıntepe, Gökçen Göçen

Pages : 155-193

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Publication Date : 2025-03-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :For centuries, people have expressed and shared their cultures through language. The desire to understand different cultures and languages has driven societies to develop various approaches to foreign language education. With technological advancements, Web 2.0 tools have become integral to language learning. In teaching Turkish as a foreign language, such tools are employed to enhance writing skills. One notable example is Padlet, an online platform designed for collaborative writing. However, research on how Padlet influences Turkish writing skills remains limited. This study investigates the impact of Padlet on the writing skills and attitudes of learners studying Turkish as a foreign language. Adopting a mixed-method research design, the study involved 30 B2-level students divided into experimental and control groups. Quantitative data were gathered using pre- and post-tests on writing skills and a writing attitude scale, while qualitative insights were obtained through a \\\"Padlet Activity Evaluation Form.\\\" The findings revealed that Padlet positively influenced writing skills but did not lead to a significant difference between the two groups. Conversely, the tool significantly improved writing attitudes, favoring the experimental group. Additionally, sub-themes such as the platform\\\'s ease of use and the value of its instructive feedback were highlighted.
Keywords : Türkçe eğitimi, yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğretimi, yazma becerisi, yazma tutumu, Padlet