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From this review of studies on the use of blogs in EFL
learning, several conclusions can be drawn.
Strategy To Makes Significant Contribution
First, blogging as a language
learning strategy makes significant contributions to enhancing learners’
cultural knowledge and cultural awareness about the target society. In addition, the
use of blogs enhances learners’ cultural interactions, competencies and exchanges.
Developing Learners Interaction And Communication
Second, blogging plays an important role in developing learners interactions
and communications in the target language.
Developing Speaking And Writing Skill
Third, blogs are effective
tools for developing speaking, reading and writing skills. However, with
respect to speaking skills, while blogs are effective for developing skills
related to conceptualization, brainstorming, articulation, monitoring,
evaluating, self-presentation and information exchange, they have no effect on
fluency, accuracy, language complexity, or pronunciation. Furthermore, the
research indicates that the use of blogs enhances reading processes, results in
positive perceptions of reading, encourages classroom discussions, and develops
literacy and critical thinking skills.
However, the use of blogs has little
effect on learners’ reading test results. Blogging positively affects learners’
writing performance, their ability to monitor writing, their attitudes towards
and perceptions of writing, and their interactions and participation in
writing. More specifically, blogs are effective for developing rhetorical
strategies, improving grammar skills, designing paragraphs and essays, revising
written works, giving and receiving feedback and participating in peer review
activities. The use of blogs also facilitates academic writing and enhances the
sharing and exchanging of knowledge, provides a learning space for learners’ to
interact, allows for reflection on learning, develops autonomous learning, and
improves self expression.
The use of blogs has also been found to considerably
enhance learners motivation, to affect positively students’ perceptions of
learning, and to result in positive attitudes towards learning. However, one
study found that students have both negative and positive views regarding
blogging. Finally, blogs have been found to enhance autonomous learning and
knowledge and information sharing while also serving as a learning space for
ELF learners.
Source :
Mevlana International Journal of Education (MIJE)
Vol. 4(1), pp. 244-259, 1 April, 2014
Author :
Selami Aydin
Balikesir University, Necatibey Education Faculty, ELT Department, Balikesir, Turkey.
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