Enhancing EFL students’ writing skills on English through Facebook and classroom collaborative activities

Abstract

The aim of research was to find out the use of Facebook and classroom collaborative activities on students' writing skill of Indonesian Senior High School Students. The researchers used quantitative method by applying quasi-experimental design. The study consisted of 40 students as respondents that were divided into control and experimental group. This is to see which group is effective to be used in helping the students' writing ability. The first group was taught by using Facebook and the second group was given treatment by classroom collaborative activities. Both Facebook and collaborative activities help the students to have better writing performance. To collect data, the researchers manipulated English Writing Test (EWST), interview form, and observation check list. The data were analyzed through SPSS 18.0. The researchers found that the use of Facebook and classroom collaborative activities were significantly enhancing the EFL students' writing skill. There were some responses on the students' collective perception on classroom collaborative learning showing their interests to the use of classroom collaborative activities. The interaction occurred in Facebook among the EFL learners indicate that the media is effective to students' writing skills on English language. This study also recommends teachers in order to motivate EFL learners to learn foreign languages so that they can start writing not from complicated matters but rather on students' participation in sharing knowledge, developing peer networks in combining between theoretical knowledge and practice.

Technology Goes to Classroom: Learning Media Application Possibilities for Writing

“…In other words, Facebook is really creative and innovative for writing classroom. It is supported by some previous researchers who investigated the same media, for instance, Putri (2018), Friatin (2018), andSyafrizal et al (2020). They found that the implementation of Facebook in English writing classroom improves the students' discussion and participation in teaching-learning activities.…”

“…Furthermore, it has some advantages for teaching and learning process. As stated by Syafrizal et al, (2020) there are many benefits from implementing Facebook, group discussion between teacher and students, for instance, asking the students to send their assignment or reminding the students about their tests and quizzes. It is in line with Putri (2018) who revealed that the teachers can deliver more material using this media since the teaching and learning process can be done outside the classroom so the teachers do not take much time in explaining the materials.…”

“…The students can write and post in Facebook as instructed by their teachers. Then, they will get comment from other students in a group disscussion facilitated by their teachers in order to get things right (Syafrizal et al, 2020). In other words, Facebook is really creative and innovative for writing classroom.…”

Improving Students' Speaking Skills through Learning Media and the Mastery of Different Discourse Markers

“…The utilization of media can be a valuable tool for teachers to inspire and motivate students in their quest for mastery of the English language. Media serves as a conduit for communication, particularly in educational settings where it provides content to students to enhance effective instruction (Syafrizal et al, 2020).…”

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“…To address these issues, educators must adopt innovative teaching materials and methodologies that resonate with students and teachers. Integrating various media into the learning environment has been recommended to make lessons more engaging and relevant (Syafrizal et al, 2020). Comprehensive language education should encompass practical communication scenarios such as introductions, telephone conversations, requests, interruptions, expressions of gratitude, apologies, and social greetings.…”