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ERIC Number: EJ1325768
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1305-578X
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Prompting Cognition for Creativity in EFL Context: An Experimental Study on Use of Infographics for Teaching Writing Skill
Hameed, Ansa; Jabeen, Ismat
Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, v18 n1 p724-737 2022
Creative writing is an imperative prerequisite in EFL contexts with emphasis on developing the cognitive abilities of students for delineating ingenious ideas on paper. Numerous techniques have been introduced for this purpose and one of these influential practices is the use of infographics. Infographics are a potent way to combine visuals with brief descriptions to trigger the cognition of the learners. Keeping in view the efficacy of infographics, the present research intended to explore its practicality within the EFL context of Saudi universities. For the said purpose, an exploratory study was designed with primarily a quantitative approach. In the first phase, an experimental study was conducted with a controlled group of EFL undergraduate students studying in Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University; whereas in the second step, students' perceptions were recorded through a questionnaire. The data gathered in the pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire were analyzed using statistical methods. The findings disclosed that infographics have the potential to improve the creative writing skill of the students at large. Moreover, the students also considered the use of infographics as an attention-grabbing way to contemplate new ideas. The study endorses that infographics can be used as an effective strategy in the EFL context.
Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies. Hacettepe Universitesi, Egitim Fakultesi B Blok, Yabanci Diller Egitimi Bolumu, Ingiliz Dili Egitimi Anabilim Dali, Ankara 06800, Turkey. e-mail: jllsturkey@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jlls.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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