The effect of reflective learning e-journals on reading comprehension and communication in language learning |
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Affiliation: | 1. Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, University of Tartu, Salme 1a, Tartu 50103, Estonia;2. Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, PO Box 35, FI-40014, Finland |
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Abstract: | This study focused on the use of reflective learning e-journals in a university web-based English as a foreign language (EFL) course. In the study, a multimedia-based English programme comprising fifteen different units was delivered online as a one-semester instructional course. Ninety-eight undergraduate students participated, and they were divided into two groups: the treatment group used reflective learning e-journals, while the control group completed content-related exercises. The study investigated the effects of reflective learning e-journals and how students used them to aid learning. Results show that when learning from web-based instruction, students who used reflective learning e-journals outperformed students who did not do so in terms of reading comprehension. Using reflective e-journals improved the academic performance of learners in the online course. In addition, journal writing students claimed that they also improved their organisational skills and writing abilities through their reflective learning e-journal writing and found the journal writing to be a very helpful tool in reviewing the course and preparing for the exam. |
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Keywords: | Computer-mediated communication Improving classroom teaching Interactive learning environment Pedagogical issues Teaching/learning strategies |
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