The effects of blog-mediated peer feedback on learners’ motivation, collaboration, and course satisfaction in a second language writing course

Authors

  • Haisen Zhang University of International Business and Economics
  • Wei Song Renmin University of China
  • Suping Shen University of International Business and Economics
  • Ronghuai Huang Beijing Normal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.860

Abstract

This paper reported on a study of using blogs as out-of-class assignments for the development of learners’ writing competence. There were 36 students of English majors from an intact second language (L2) writing class participating in this study. A mixed method design was employed to obtain both quantitative and qualitative data. The results showed that blog-based peer feedback had a statistically significant positive correlation with learners’ motivation, collaboration, and course satisfaction. The findings also revealed that the feedback was conducive to learners’ self-reflection and self-confidence in L2 writing and could give rise to an enhanced L2 writing experience. The study concludes that group collaborative writing via blogging can not only encourage collaboration and self-reflection but also engage learners in noticing and co-construction of knowledge. Pedagogical implications and challenges are addressed and suggestions for future research are advanced.

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Published

2014-12-15

How to Cite

Zhang, H., Song, W., Shen, S., & Huang, R. (2014). The effects of blog-mediated peer feedback on learners’ motivation, collaboration, and course satisfaction in a second language writing course. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 30(6). https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.860