The Impact of Applying Text-based Instruction on Academic Writing: The Case of Iranian Undergraduate EFL Learners

Alireza Toulabi; Ali Mohammad Mohammadi

Authors

Alireza Toulabi Department of English and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Languages, Arak University, Arak, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9442-1660
Ali Mohammad Mohammadi Associate Professor, Department of English and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Languages, Arak University, Arak, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7087-0656

Keywords:

EFL learners, text-based instructions, Academic writing, Language acquisition

Abstract

This study delves into the crucial realm of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners' perception regarding the effectiveness of Text-based instructions on their academic writing. Acknowledging the paramount importance of writing skills in language acquisition, the research aims to unravel the impact of specific text-based instructions on learners' success in academic settings. Drawing on a quasi-experimental design, 38 undergraduate TEFL students participated, with 20 in the experimental group and 18 in the control group. The results, analyzed through pretests, posttests, and semi-structured interviews, substantiate a significant improvement in the experimental group, affirming the efficacy of embedded text-based instructions. Learners' perceptions, obtained through interviews, provide valuable insights for tailoring effective text-based instruction in EFL education.

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