The Effect of Mall Instruction on Teens' Writing Performance

Authors

  • Raghda Fayez Al-Hamad
  • Dina Al-Jamal Yarmouk University, Jordan
  • Ruba Fahmi Bataineh Yarmouk University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/der.2019.35.289-298

Keywords:

instructional program, teens, WhatsApp, writing performance

Abstract

This paper considers MALL as an effective instruction method to develop teens' writing performance. The results indicated participants' development of content and ideas, organization and mechanics, vocabulary, and language use. The comparison of the experimental groups (viz. Smart teens & Amazing teens) with the control groups showed a noticeable development.

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2019-06-25