IALLTEACH (Issues In Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching)
Vol 5 No 1 (2023): Issues in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching

E-Portfolio's Impact on Writing Abilities (A Case Study on Second Semester Students of English Education)

Raden Hasby Isnaindy Fasa (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2023

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the utilization of Wattpad as an E-Portfolio platform in teaching writing and assess the improvements in students' writing qualities. This study took a qualitative approach and used a case study design. Ten students from the English Education Department in Bandung, West Java, took part in the experiment. The data were gathered through observations to determine the process of developing students' writing ability through the E-Portfolio platform, as well as examination of students' writing to determine students' writing ability improvement. The purpose of the writing analysis was to examine how students improved during the writing activities, which was reflected in their writing from the first to the third writing. The result showed that the use of E-Portfolio Platform was not only increased the students’ participation and motivation to actively involved in the writing process but also improved students’ writing ability. The findings suggest that incorporating such platforms in educational settings can positively impact students' engagement and motivation, leading to improved writing skills. Educators and institutions can consider integrating E-Portfolio platforms into their curriculum to enhance student learning outcomes in writing.

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Journal Info

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iallteach

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

The language, be it verbal or non-verbal, has been the primary medium of human interactions to take place. However, there still seems to be a little attempt for a thorough investigations in understanding problematic issues that may emerge because of the language. Issues in Applied Linguistics & ...