Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
Vol 7 No 1 (2026): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)

Process-Based Instruction and Paragraph Writing Performance in Ethiopian High Schools

Gebre, Kifle Desalegn (Unknown)
Anshu, Alemu Hailu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to examine students’ attitudes toward the effectiveness of process-based instruction in improving their paragraph writing skills. The study sought to determine the impact of the instruction on skill enhancement and students’ perceptions of its implementation. A quasi-experimental design was applied, as it was suitable for two intact classes to determine cause-effect relationship. From ten sections of grade ten, two were purposively selected: section 01 was randomly assigned to the experimental group and section 02 to the control group. A mixed-methods enhanced validity and reliability, including tests, questionnaires, and interviews. Tests assessed paragraph writing performance, while questionnaires with 40 students and interviews with 6 examined effectiveness. Quantitative data were analyzed using a t-test and descriptive statistics, and qualitative data thematically. Findings revealed that the experimental group outperformed control group, with statistical significance (t (39) = -3.750., p < .000) and a moderate effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.84). Process-based instruction also enhanced students’ interest in writing, encouraged feedback exchange, and promoted collaborative writing. The study improved students’ paragraph writing performance by emphasizing recurring practices, creativity, and peer-feedback. The study guided teachers to structure instructional phases, integrate related language skills, and apply continuous formative assessments, fostering social interaction, and gradual learning progress.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jelita

Publisher

Subject

Arts Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

This journal aims at covering (but not limited) the fields of: Education: Basic and Intermediate Education, Higher Education, Issues in Education, Educational Theories, Educational Psychology, Educational Philosophy, Teacher Training and Education Science, Curriculum and Materials Development, ...