Influence of using Collaborative Writing Strategy on Learners’ Performance in Functional Writing Skills in English Language in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
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Date
2024-05
Authors
Juday, Jefferson Poar Wayei
Mwangi, Francis Gichuki
Miima, Florence Abuyeka
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Abstract
Function writing is an essential life skill for learners. As learners reach a sufficient level of proficiency, they
make maximum use of the skill to get excellent results on national exams, making them ready to enroll in
postsecondary institutions to pursue further education. Developing and utilizing the skill pave the avenue for
learners to demonstrate effective communication skills in the work environment. This article investigated
influence of use of collaborative writing strategy on learners’ performance in function writing skills in
English in secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya.
The study was conducted in Githunguri Sub-County in Kiambu County, Kenya. Four public secondary
schools were purposively selected for application of the strategy. The sample size comprised of 192
learners, 8 teachers, and 4 heads of English Language Department. The study employed the use of simple
random technique to sample learners and utilized purposive technique for instructors and heads of English
Language Department. Solomon four group design, a type of quasi-experimental research design, was
employed to enable the researcher to apply pre-test and post-test to determine learners’ performance in the
skills, and asses their entry behaviours. The study used tests and questionnaires to gather data from learners,
while forms of interview schedules were applied for gathering of data from teachers and the heads of the
English Language Department. SPSS version 21.0 computer software was used for data analysis. Findings
of the study show that use of collaborative writing skills has a greater influence on learners’ performance in
functional writing skills in English as the strategy improves learners’ critical thinking, communication,
retention, understanding, collaboration, vocabulary, and grammar and writing skills through rigorous
interactions during group discussions.
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Keywords
influence, collaborative writing strategy, English language and functional writing skills
Citation
Juday, J. P. W., Mwangi, F. G., & AbuyekaMiima, F. (2024). Influence of using Collaborative Writing Strategy on Learners’ Performance in Functional Writing Skills in English Language in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 8(4), 2656-2662.