EFFECTIVENESS OF QUIZLET ON WRITING LEVEL OF GFP STUDENTS IN OMAN
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https://doi.org/10.22190/JTESAP230609013AAbstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of using the Quizlet tool in enhancing vocabulary acquisition and writing skills development among general foundation program students in Oman. A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent, controlled group design was employed, with a sample of 64 students randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received vocabulary instruction using the Quizlet tool, while the control group received vocabulary instruction using traditional methods. Pre- and post-tests were administered to measure vocabulary knowledge and writing skills. The results of the t-tests indicated that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in both vocabulary acquisition and writing skills development. These findings suggest that the use of the Quizlet tool is an effective strategy for supporting vocabulary acquisition and writing skills development among general foundation program students in Oman. Limitations of the study and implications for future research are discussed.
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