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Nurturing Writing Proficiency through Theme-based Instruction

This paper explores the effectiveness of theme-based instructional (TBI) method as a means of honing the writing skills and the motivation for writing of 36 pre-degree ESL learners in a Malaysian tertiary institution. The method which focused on development of language skills through discussion of...

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Main Authors: Osman, Siti Rafizah Fatimah, Ahmad, Erny Arniza, Jusoff, Kamaruzaman
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Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7278/
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spelling my.upm.eprints.72782010-06-15T05:55:25Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7278/ Nurturing Writing Proficiency through Theme-based Instruction Osman, Siti Rafizah Fatimah Ahmad, Erny Arniza Jusoff, Kamaruzaman This paper explores the effectiveness of theme-based instructional (TBI) method as a means of honing the writing skills and the motivation for writing of 36 pre-degree ESL learners in a Malaysian tertiary institution. The method which focused on development of language skills through discussion of themes provided the teacher a direct and effective way in guiding the learning processes the learners underwent in terms of how information was shared and kept and how the outcomes were ensued in pursuing writing. What surfaced as the semester progressed was that most learners had developed enthusiasm due to the empowerment entrusted to them and were more competent in writing due to the amount of research, reading, reviewing and conferencing they had done. Thus, this article discusses the concept of theme-based instruction and presents some remarks gathered from six selected students. 2009 Article PeerReviewed Osman, Siti Rafizah Fatimah and Ahmad, Erny Arniza and Jusoff, Kamaruzaman (2009) Nurturing Writing Proficiency through Theme-based Instruction. International Education Studies, 2 (3). pp. 16-20. ISSN 1913-9020 http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies/article/viewFile/3337 English
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description This paper explores the effectiveness of theme-based instructional (TBI) method as a means of honing the writing skills and the motivation for writing of 36 pre-degree ESL learners in a Malaysian tertiary institution. The method which focused on development of language skills through discussion of themes provided the teacher a direct and effective way in guiding the learning processes the learners underwent in terms of how information was shared and kept and how the outcomes were ensued in pursuing writing. What surfaced as the semester progressed was that most learners had developed enthusiasm due to the empowerment entrusted to them and were more competent in writing due to the amount of research, reading, reviewing and conferencing they had done. Thus, this article discusses the concept of theme-based instruction and presents some remarks gathered from six selected students.
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author Osman, Siti Rafizah Fatimah
Ahmad, Erny Arniza
Jusoff, Kamaruzaman
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Ahmad, Erny Arniza
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Nurturing Writing Proficiency through Theme-based Instruction
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title Nurturing Writing Proficiency through Theme-based Instruction
title_short Nurturing Writing Proficiency through Theme-based Instruction
title_full Nurturing Writing Proficiency through Theme-based Instruction
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title_full_unstemmed Nurturing Writing Proficiency through Theme-based Instruction
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