Development of Situational Instructional Model to Improve English Writing Ability of Junior High School Students

Authors

  • Wang Qiuju Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University
  • Wapee Kong-In Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University
  • Areewan lamsa-ard Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University
  • Jittawisut Wimutipanya Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University

Keywords:

Situational Instructional Model, English Writing Ability, Junior High School Students

Abstract

The purpose of this research aimed to examine the factors affecting Improving English writing ability of Junior High School Students. The data collected from the group of 125 students and 3 lecturers of Huludao City from Binhai Junior High School, Huangjia Junior High School, and Lianwan Junior High School. The research instruments were the questionnaire for students and interview protocol. The data were statistically analyzed by finding frequency, mean and Standard Deviation (SD.) in quantitative data and used content analysis in qualitative data. The result revealed that the internal and external factors affecting English writing ability of Junior High School Students. from group of students of Binhai Junior High School, Huangjia Junior High School, and Lianwan Junior High School are found to be at a high level. For the finding from interview lecturers, they identified the internal factors are physical factors and mental factors that can help improve Junior High School Students’ English writing ability. For the external factors, the most affecting factors are: 1) Environment 2) Textbooks 3) Teaching methods 4) Evaluation 5) Areas for Improvement

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2024-08-31

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