| English as a Foreign Language Learners’ and Teachers’ Perceptions toward E-Portfolio-Based Writing Courses |
| کد مقاله : 1133-ELTCONF5-FULL (R2) |
| نویسندگان |
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Zahra Aghazadeh *1، Leila Elmi2 1Ministry of Education, Salmas, West Azarbaijan, Iran 2Ministry of Education, Bostan Abad, East Azarbaijan, Iran |
| چکیده مقاله |
| Perceptions have attracted prominent research attention in foreign language learning field. Thus, the overarching purpose of this study was to investigate Iranian EFL students’ and teachers’ attitudes toward electronic (E-) portfolio and its effect on writing skill. To do so, this study employed a survey-based design. First, to ensure that the instruments and procedures were reliable and valid, the researchers conducted a pilot study. Then, during the main study, a total of 100 Iranian EFL intermediate male and female students as well as 30 teachers with at least six years of teaching experience filled out the adapted version of the E-Portfolio Attitude Questionnaire consisting of 17 items. Based on α-Cronbach, the reliability of learners’ and teachers’ questionnaires was 0.84 and 0.88, respectively. Both scales were developed on a four-point Likert scale whose responses varied from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data. The results of teachers’ and learners’ attitude questionnaires indicated that both instructors and learners held positive attitudes toward e-portfolio-based writing courses. The theoretical and pedagogical implications are discussed in relation to the effectiveness of e-portfolio in enhancing EFL learners’ writing skill. |
| کلیدواژه ها |
| EFL Learners; EFL Teachers; E-Portfolio; Perception; Writing Skill |
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