Group Work as a Motivational Factor in Enhancing Students’ Writing Skill Case of first-year English Learners at Abdelhafid Boussouf Mila University Center

Abstract

The present study explores the effectiveness of group work as a motivational factor in enhancing students' writing skills in the context of the Written Expression module. The study focuses on first-year English language learners at the Foreign Languages Department of Abdelhafid Boussouf Mila University Center and their teachers. By addressing the research questions regarding the challenges students face while writing, the extent to which group work can enhance writing skills, and the attitudes of learners and teachers towards the use of group work, this research provided valuable insights into the potential benefits of collaborative learning approaches. Two questionnaires were administered to gather data on the attitudes of both students and teachers. The results demonstrate that both teachers and EFL learners hold positive attitudes towards the use of group work as a strategy for improving motivation to write. The findings also suggest that group work effectively addresses challenges encountered during the writing process and serves as a means to enhance students' writing abilities. These positive attitudes expressed by both teachers and learners highlight the acceptance and perceived usefulness of group work in enhancing motivation and improving writing skill. This research contributes to the existing literature on language teaching methodologies and provides guidance for educators and curriculum designers in developing effective pedagogical strategies that incorporate group work as a motivational tool to foster students' writing skill. By integrating group work into teaching writing, enhanced learning experiences and improved outcomes can be achieved in language learning contexts.