Improving Argumentative Essay Writing of Saudi English Majors through Adaptive Learning at Shaqra’ University
- 1 English Department, Faculty of Science & Humanities, Shaqra’ University, Shaqra, Riyadh, KSA
- 2 English Department, Faculty of Science & Humanities, Shaqra’ University, Shaqra, Riyadh, KSA
Abstract
The present study was aiming at examining the effect of adaptive learning on improving argumentative essay of English majors students at Shaqra’ University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The researchers followed the quasi-experimental approach. The sample of the study was consisted of thirty-six students purposively selected, representing the total of the class. The instruments of the study were the pre-posttest, adaptive learning questionnaire and a follow-up interview. The data was analyzed statistically using SPSS. The results indicated that there was a difference in writing argumentative essay of the posttest in favor of the experimental group due to adaptive learning. Moreover, the results of the questionnaire indicated that the students preferred adaptive learning techniques and had positive attitude towards it rather than the traditional methods. Findings proved that adaptive learning was effective in enhancing students’ argumentative essay writing.
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