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Journal : TELL - US JOURNAL

EFL STUDENTS’ NEEDS IN ESSAY WRITING THROUGH THE PROCESS-GENRE BASED APPROACH (PGBA) Munawwaroh, Khidayatul; Refnaldi, Refnaldi; Hamzah, Hamzah; Roslan, Roslinawati Binti Mohd
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 12, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2026.v12i1.10940

Abstract

This study explores the needs of EFL students in essay writing as an initial step toward the development of instructional materials grounded in the Process Genre-Based Approach (PGBA). Specifically, it seeks to examine students’ writing difficulties (lacks), learning preferences (wants), and expectations (goals) in order to inform the design of writing materials that are meaningful and responsive to their learning context. A mixed-methods design was employed, involving 42 EFL students and three lecturers teaching writing courses at a public university in Indonesia. Data were obtained through a 25-item questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data, while the qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings suggest that students frequently struggle with organizing their ideas, developing coherent paragraphs, and applying grammatical structures accurately. At the same time, they show a clear preference for guided instruction, the use of model texts, and writing activities supported by feedback. In terms of expectations, students express a strong interest in writing materials that are structured, reflective, and motivating. These findings suggest that PGBA is well-suited to addressing students’ needs, as it combines process-oriented writing with genre awareness and provides systematic scaffolding throughout the recursive stages of writing. Overall, the study demonstrates that the principles of PGBA align closely with students’ needs and expectations, supporting its use as a pedagogical framework for EFL writing instruction and materials development.  
Co-Authors Afriani Afriani An Fauzia Rozani Syafei Andi Muhammad Irawan, Andi Muhammad Anggini Pratiwi Arid, Muhammad Arima Mulya Aryuliva Adnan Aulia Putri Butidang, Betta Febriana Maharani Chandra Vitri Yantika Delvi Wahyuni Denil Mardiyah Desi Sugiarti Desmawati Radjab DESTRI ASIRIKA Dewi Ayu Wulan Suri Dina Ulfa Desta Safda Edward Mandala Eggi Pratama Elsa Elfiona Elsa Rahmi Engsha Refal Khrismaninda Erniwati Erniwati Etry Suwandi Falizca Syaharani Fitrawati Fitrawati Fitri Purnama Sari Fitriyani Siregar Hamzah Hamzah Hamzah Hamzah Havid Ardi Hendri Zalman Heny Ambarsari Hermawati Syarif Hervil Fourdini Israul Khairani Istigfa Augia Khidayatul Munawwaroh, Khidayatul Kusni Kusni Laksono Trisnantoro M. Affandi Arianto M. Zaim M. Zaim M. Zaim Mellati Mandasari Mona Liza Muhammad Kholis, Muhammad Mukhaiyar Mukhaiyar Mukhayar Mukhayar Nova Yulia Nurvauzati Putri Ovalina, Sisri Ramadhani, Fiona Ramadhani, Zakia Rani, Sherly Nia Rendra Setyadihardja Reynaldi, Kelvin Ria Rahmiyanti Rintan Munirah Roslan, Roslinawati Binti Mohd Rusdi Noor Rosa Rusdi Noor Rosa Rusdi Noor Rosa Sari, Mega Enjela Saunir Saun Sherly Adila Siska Melia Siti 'Azizah SLAMET SETIAWAN Sri Novianti Sri Septela Rahmi Sudarkam R Mertosono Syafira Dwi Maharani Syamwil, Syamwil Syifa Fauziah Irsyad Titi Pani Naskah Ulfah Dina Maryanti Vinda Fauzia HP Widya Wati Putri Wikarya, Fadhil Nugraha Yenni Rozimela Yofita Sandra Yonita, Annissa Fitri Yulianti Yulianti Yuri Hardianti Zaim, M Zaim, Rifqi Aulia Zainil, Yetti Ziamalina Ziamalina Zonelia, Karmila