EFL Saudi Student's attitudes toward peer feedback activities in a writing class

Raniya Abdullah Alsehibany

PSU Research Review, 2021, vol. 8, issue 1, 51-67

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to examine Saudi female students' attitude toward peer feedback activity in writing classes with a list of questions for the students to follow during the activity, and to investigate the challenges that may prevent the use of such activity in Saudi EFL classes. Design/methodology/approach - This study used a mixed-methods to ensure the credibility of the data and obtain clear descriptions about the topic. The study instruments are (1) Writing Essays, (2) Writing Checklist, (3) Questionnaire and (4) Semi-structured interview. The data were analysis with SPSS and o 10 software. Findings - The study results indicated that students had a positive attitude toward peer feedback with a checklist in EFL writing class. For instance, their second written essay (post) has improved and has fewer mistakes than the first one. Also, most of the participants stated that peer feedback has improved their writing quality and has enhanced their writing awareness of their weaknesses and mistakes. Moreover, the interview had highlighted the main challenges that could affect using peer feedback in writing class. Finally, the results indicate the efficiency of peer feedback with a checklist in similar teaching contexts. Research limitations/implications - The study focused on a small number of participants (30 students). Besides, the study dealt with students at university level only and the study focused on female students. Practical implications - Based on the study finding, it is recommended that peer feedback should be integrated in all EFL writing classes at all levels. Based on the study finding, it is recommended that peer feedback should be incorporated in all EFL writing classes at all levels. Using checklist can help the students to become more independent learners and in time they will be able to correct their own mistakes. Originality/value - This paper fulfills an identified need to identify how integrating peer feedback activity in writing class can improve the students' writing performance and help them to be independent learners.

Keywords: EFL; Attitude; Peer feedback; Writing class; Checklist (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1108/PRR-01-2021-0004

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