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Muhammad Mukhtar Aliyu
Bauchi State University Gadau
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Using Reflective Journal Writing to Develop Undergraduates’ Metacognitive Awareness in ESL Writing Muhammad Mukhtar Aliyu; Mohammed Sani Ya'u; Halima Sadiya Yakubu; Yusuf Muhammad Jika; Ahmed Tanimu Jibril
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12 No 3 (2023): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v12i3.68175

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Studies have shown that many undergraduates face various challenges in ESL writing, especially academic writing. Most of the students lack the basic knowledge and skills required for them to achieve their writing task which is known as metacognition. Therefore, this study employs a reflective journal writing strategy to develop undergraduates’ awareness of metacognition in ESL writing. The study adopts a pre-and-post quasi-experimental research design with an intact class of (87) third-year undergraduates in a creative writing class. The study employed two instruments for the data collection: a writing task and a metacognitive questionnaire. Both instruments were used before and after the reflective journaling for 12 weeks. The pre-and post-test mean scores of the two instruments were compared using a paired-sample t-test. The results of the study show a significant improvement in the participants’ metacognitive awareness level and writing skills after writing the reflective journals. The study makes some recommendations for further studies and practice.
The impact of Flipgrid on Nigerian undergraduates' speaking skills and speaking anxiety Ahmed Tanimu Jibril; Muhammad Mukhtar Aliyu; Halima Sadiya Yakubu; Ummu-Kaltume Aminu
AL-TARBIYAH: Jurnal Pendidikan (The Educational Journal) Vol. 34 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan (FITK) UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/ath.v34i1.16649

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Despite being the medium of instruction at all levels of education, English fluency remains a challenge for many Nigerian undergraduates, especially considering English functions as a second language in the country. This highlights the need for effective learning strategies for undergraduates. Hence, this study investigated the potential of Flipgrid, a video-based discussion platform, to improve speaking skills and reduce speaking anxiety among Nigerian undergraduates. The study employed a pre- and post-quasi-experimental research design and selected a class of 25 third-year undergraduates at a university in Nigeria as participants. The study results reveal a significant positive impact of the Flipgrid platform on the participants' speaking skills in fluency, pronunciation and accent, vocabulary, accuracy, and comprehension. The study also found a significant reduction in participants' speaking anxiety post-intervention. The results suggest that the platform not only contributes to skill development but also plays a crucial role in overcoming anxiety related to the student’s oral communication. Therefore, the study recommends the integration of Flipgrid into English language teaching as a valuable tool for improving Nigerian undergraduates' speaking proficiency and reducing speaking anxiety. Additionally, the study suggests further research to explore the long-term effects of the Flipgrid platform on language learning in different contexts. 
Co-Authors Ahmed Tanimu Jibril Ahmed Tanimu Jibril Halima Sadiya Yakubu Halima Sadiya Yakubu Mohammed Sani Ya'u Ummu-Kaltume Aminu Yusuf Muhammad Jika