Expert Opinions on Improving Informative Text Writing Skills Through Descriptive Writing Practices

Abstract

This current study aimed to reveal expert opinions on the development of informative text-writing skills through descriptive writing practices. The methodological design of this study is a case study that is one of the qualitative research types. In the process of data collection, 65 expert opinions were sought, 55 of whom were Turkish Language teachers, 5 English Language teachers, 3 Turkish Literature teachers, and 2 Primary-School teachers. In the formation of the study group, it was ensured that the participants were either Turkish Language teachers or had a master’s degree or doctorate in the field of Turkish Language Education. In the data collection phase, expert opinions were obtained on the development of informative text-writing skills through descriptive writing practices via the expert opinion form and then the data obtained were thematized and divided into categories and codes. As a result of the study, the first five informative text types recommended by the experts were essays, autobiographies, petitions, travel writing, and diaries, respectively. Among the activity suggestions of the experts for the development of informative text writing skills are the use of appropriate materials, frequent writing activities, asking students to do research before the writing activity, and paying attention to the principles of writing. Based on the findings obtained from this study, it was seen that the first five themes chosen by the participants for descriptive writing practices were nature, books, culture, travel, and friendship, respectively. According to the expert opinions, it is recommended to organize trips for descriptive writing practices, to describe the places visited, to have students write travel essays, and to create descriptive writing activities by using objects. In addition, it is also suggested to have a description of people, characters, or anyone else in the class.

The Effect of Digital Literacy and Writing Skills on The Skills of Developing Teaching Materials for Prospective Teacher Students

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“…Based on this, digital literacy is one of the skills that teachers must possess to support their pedagogical and professional competencies (Atmojo, et al, 2021). In accordance with Erwin & Mohammed (2022) digital literacy skills are important and can be adopted globally as the foundation for constructing an educational community, it is possible JMKSP (Jurnal Manajemen, Kepemimpinan, dan Supervisi Pendidikan) Volume 8 ( 2) 2023, 856-872 E-ISSN 2614-8021, P-ISSN 2548 to identify consistent educational resources to meet the needs of students and instructors. The educational resources include digital instructional materials.…”

“…All disciplines must participate in the digital transformation process, which involves integrating the process with the vision and goal of the university, in order JMKSP (Jurnal Manajemen, Kepemimpinan, dan Supervisi Pendidikan) Volume 8 ( 2) 2023, 856-872 E-ISSN 2614-8021, P-ISSN 2548 for institutions to be successful in the digital transformation and for students to be digitally literate (Ozcan, 2022). Students in tertiary institutions, including those that educate future instructors, must have digital literacy skills so that they can grow professionally and prepare their students to be digitally literate (Rahmi, et al, 2022).…”

“…Individuals who fail to cultivate these skills may have difficulty competing for jobs against more qualified applicants (Ismael, et al, 2021). Students; writing is one of the most essential indicators of their progress and learning at JMKSP (Jurnal Manajemen, Kepemimpinan, dan Supervisi Pendidikan) Volume 8 ( 2) 2023, 856-872 E-ISSN 2614-8021, P-ISSN 2548 university. In particular, language students must be proficient in writing.…”

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menulis Teks Deskripsi Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Think Talk Write (TTW) dengan Media Lingkungan Alam

“…Selain itu penggunaan model dalam pembelajaran juga sangat dibutuhkan agar dapat menambah keaktivan siswa, dalam hal ini peneliti penggunakan model pembelajaran TTW yang akan diterapkan pada peserta didik agar dapat melatih siswa dalam berfikir, berbicara serta menulis. Penelitian Şaşmaz, Emes (2023) disimpulkan bahwa mendeskripsikan tempattempat yang dikunjungi, menerima siswa menulis esai perjalanan, dan membuat kegiatan menulis deskriptif dengan menggunakan benda.…”