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Sharafi, Mohammad
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An Exploration into the Interrelation between EFL Learners’ Self-Regulated Learning, Self-Determined Motivation, and Academic Persistence Sharafi, Mohammad
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of IAIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v5i1.157

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Self-determined motivation, self-regulated learning, and academic persistence are recognized as pivotal non-cognitive factors shaping students’ academic advancement (Watts-Martinez, 2015). The increasing public interest in higher education outcomes propels researchers to explore the factors contributing to persistence and successful college completion. Motivation may function as a mediating factor between self-regulated learning and academic persistence. Despite their significance, the interrelation between these factors, particularly in the context of learning English as a foreign language, has not yet been thoroughly examined. This review delves into the theoretical foundations of this interrelation, shedding light on its importance and potential impacts, especially in non-English-speaking contexts such as Iran. The literature suggests that understanding how orientations of self-determined motivation, whether intrinsic or extrinsic, influence EFL students’ academic persistence is crucial. This gains particular significance in the context of English language education, especially at the tertiary level, warranting further analysis.
Empowering EFL Writers: The Impact of Unlimited Time and Dictionary Use on Writing Accuracy Sharafi, Mohammad; Ayatollahi, Mohammad Ali
International Journal of Essential Competencies in Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LITPAM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/ijece.v4i1.1726

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Intermediate EFL learners often struggle with producing accurate and coherent writing, particularly in settings constrained by limited time and restricted access to language resources. While prior research has separately examined the effects of dictionary use or time flexibility, this study explores the combined impact of both. Through a quasi-experimental design, 50 male intermediate EFL learners were divided into control and experimental groups. The experimental group received unlimited time and access to both digital and print dictionaries during writing tasks, while the control group followed traditional time-bound instruction without resource access. Results showed a significant improvement in the experimental group’s writing scores, which rose from a pre-test mean of 14.76 to a post-test mean of 16.72 (t(24) = -5.70, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 1.06). The control group’s post-test mean was 15.12, and between-group comparisons also revealed a statistically significant difference (t(48) = 3.121, p = 0.003, Cohen’s d = 0.88). Error analysis further supported the intervention’s effectiveness, with reductions exceeding 50% in key error categories such as verb tense (from 43 to 21), sentence structure (27 to 13), and spelling (28 to 12). These results affirm that integrating flexible time policies and dictionary access enhances learners’ ability to self-monitor, revise, and control their writing. The study advocates for instructional models that promote learner autonomy, highlighting the need for EFL curricula to support more adaptive, resource-enriched learning environments. This dual-intervention model offers a practical pathway to elevate writing proficiency and reduce persistent error patterns in EFL contexts.
Co-Authors Ayatollahi, Mohammad Ali