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Adopt-an-author : an exploratory study on the effect of peer interactions on narrative writing in asynchronous online discussion
Author
Mohamad Shalleh Suja'ee
Supervisor
Myint, Swe Khine
Abstract
This is an exploratory study on the use of asynchronous online discussion to support interactions between subject expert and students, and among students in the teaching of narrative writing. The learning experience saw students participating in a defined capacity the writing process of a novel with a locally renowned author. The study was conducted with 51 students from Secondary 3 Normal Academic, Secondary 2 Express and Secondary 1 Special stream classes from 3 secondary schools. The researcher and the subject teachers from the participating schools acted as resource teachers with also the support from the author. The focus of the study is to uncover significant factors that have facilitated the process and it is discovered that issues on choosing the appropriate teaching paradigm for e-learning in a secondary school context, providing comprehensive introductory session to facilitate acquaintance and clear understanding of objectives, expectations and instructions among participants, and the need for educators to develop collaborating skills among their charges are crucial to student benefiting from interacting online for narrative writing.
Date Issued
2006
Call Number
PL5105 Moh
Date Submitted
2006