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Beyond Linguistics: Exploring the Cognitive and Motivational Barriers to Essay Writing for Tertiary Students Anaktototy, Karolis; Sekewael, Mansye; Latief, Muhammad Ridha Anugrah; Bin-Hady, Wagdi Rashad Ali
International Journal of Language Education Vol 7, No. 3, 2023
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/ijole.v7i3.37070

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In higher education, developing strong writing skills is crucial for students' academic and career success. Unfortunately, this important aspect of education has been somewhat neglected in the context of Maluku province. Therefore, this study, serves the crucial purpose of shedding light on the multifaceted factors that underpin the deficiencies in writing skills. The primary aim of this study is to explore the fundamental factors contributing to the deficiencies in tertiary students' writing skills. To accomplish this, we conducted a quantitative survey, selecting a random sample of 70 Moluccan local students out of 120 who were enrolled in an essay writing class. Results indicate that cognitive factors play the most pivotal role in contributing to deficiencies in writing skills, boasting a remarkably high path coefficient value of 0.846. Linguistic factors and motivational aspects closely follow, with values of 0.556 and 0.528, respectively. The deficiency in writing skills among students can be attributed to a lack of internal motivation for learning, and inadequate opportunities provided by teachers for real-life observation and learning. For effective improvement in writing abilities, students need both an intrinsic motivation to learn and consistent guidance and stimulation from educators. The process of writing not only involves linguistic capability but also a deep cognitive understanding, emphasizing the need for students to process and present their thoughts comprehensively and appealingly. Improving tertiary students' writing skills require a comprehensive approach that addresses cognitive, linguistic, and motivational factors. Implementing these implications can result in more effective teaching methods and improved writing outcomes for students.
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: THEME-BASED LEARNING TO IMPROVE NON-ENGLISH MAJORS’ READING AND WRITING SKILLS Putra, Hedyan; Sekewael, Mansye
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i1.10556

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This study explores the effectiveness of theme-based learning in enhancing English reading comprehension and writing skills among non-English majors, specifically accounting students at the State Polytechnic of Ambon. Using a quasi-experimental pretest-post-test control group design, 50 fourth-semester students were divided into experimental and control groups, with the experimental group receiving 20 instructional sessions using the Theme-Based Model of Content-Based Instruction (CBI). The results demonstrated significant improvements in reading comprehension and writing skills in the experimental group, with 36% of students achieving "Excellent" scores in reading comprehension post-tests, compared to none in the pretest. Writing skills showed improvement across content, organization, grammar, word choice, and mechanics. Statistical analyses, including Paired Sample t-tests and regression analysis, confirmed the efficacy of this approach, which mainly benefited reading comprehension components like inference, sequencing, and vocabulary. At the same time, grammar and structure were pivotal in writing improvement. These findings highlight the importance of integrating theme-based learning into English curricula for non-English majors to address the gap between language proficiency and professional learning needs.