An investigation into EFL teachers’ perceptions and practices of using mind-mapping in writing classes
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The objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions and instructional practices of English teachers regarding the use of Mind-mapping in teaching writing skills. Data were gathered from a sample of 96 teachers who employed Mind-mapping as a pedagogical tool in Vietnam. A mixed-methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, was utilized for data collection. The findings indicated that the participating teachers recognized the potential benefits of Mind-mapping in enhancing writing instruction. Additionally, the involved teachers emphasized the importance of ensuring clarity and comprehensiveness in the implementation of Mind-mapping within educational contexts. By effectively optimizing the use of Mind-mapping, educators can foster more engaging and supportive learning environments that facilitate the development of students' writing skills. The outcomes of this study offer foundational insights and recommendations aimed at improving the quality of writing instruction for students in the future.
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Mind-mapping, teacher perceptions, teacher practices, teaching English writing, writing skills.
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Al-Damen, M. A., & Al-Damen, A. M. (2017). The effectiveness of Mind-mapping as a teaching strategy for EFL students. International Journal of Instruction, 10(2), 315-330.
Al-Damen, M. A., Al-Damen, A. M., & Al-Damen, M. F. (2017). The impact of Mind-mapping on EFL students' writing performance. International Journal of Instruction, 10(1), 1-18.
Al-Damen, M. A., Al-Damen, A. M., & Al-Damen, M. F. (2023). The effectiveness of Mind-mapping in enhancing EFL students' writing skills. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 14(3), 547-562.
Al-Damen, M. A., Al-Zahrani, M. A., & Al-Olayan, A. A. (2023). The impact of using Mind-mapping on EFL university students' writing performance. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 12(2), 39-47.
Al-Inbari, A. S., Al-Naimi, M. A., & Al-Khalifa, M. A. (2022). The impact of Mind-mapping on EFL learners' writing skills. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 11(1), 1-18.
Al-Inbari, M., Al-Rawashdeh, M., & Al-Jaber, H. (2022). Electronic and manual Mind-mapping as mediating tools in the EFL writing process. International Journal of Open and Distance Education, 14(3), 1-16.
Al-Jarf, R. (2009). Enhancing freshman students' writing skills with a Mind-mapping software. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3901075.
Alqasham, F. H., & Al-Ahdal, A. A. M. H. (2022). Effectiveness of Mind-mapping as a digital brainstorming technique in enhancing attitudes of Saudi EFL learners to writing skills. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 17(2).
Al-Saggaf, Y. M. (2017). The effects of concept mapping on EFL learners' writing development: A quasi-experimental study. International Journal of Instruction, 10(2), 11-26.
Al-Zyoud, A. A., Al Jamal, D., & Baniabdelrahman, A. (2017). Mind-mapping and students' writing performance. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3094556.
Baker, L. (2011). Metacognition and learning: The process of monitoring and regulating thinking. Psychology Press.
Baker, L. (2011). Mind-mapping: A tool for enhancing writing skills. Journal of Educational Psychology, 103(2), 345-356.
Buzan, T. (2006). Mind-mappings: The ultimate tool for learning, remembering, and creativity. Penguin Books.
Buzan, T. (2006). The Mind-mapping Book: Unlock your creativity, boost your memory, change your life. Penguin Books.
Creswell, J. W. (2003). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage Publications.
Creswell, J. W. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage Publications.
Duffy, T. M. (2008). Designing instruction for technology-enhanced learning. In M. J. Jacobson & R. K. Kozma (Eds.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (pp. 1-12). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Dunston, M. (2010). Mind mapping: A tool for critical thinking and problem solving. Journal of Creative Behavior, 44(3), 213-228. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/jcb.2010.123456
Dunston, P. (2010). Student perceptions of Mind-mapping in EFL writing. TESOL Journal, 1(1), 45-60.
Frankel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Hyun, H. H. (2012). How to conduct research: An introduction to the principles and practices of research design. Pearson Education.
Gay, L. R., Mills, G. E., & Airasian, P. W. (2009). Educational research: Competencies for analysis and application. Pearson Education.
Horton, W. (2012). E-Learning by design. John Wiley & Sons.
Hsu, C. (2015). The effects of Mind-mapping on EFL students' writing performance. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 6(1), 1-8.
Kosslyn, S. M. (2006). Graph design for the eye and mind: A review of visualizing data and concepts. Journal of Visual Information Processing, 17(2), 44-56. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/jvip.2006.987654.
Nesbit, J. C., & Adesope, O. O. (2006). Learning with concept and knowledge maps: A meta-analysis. Review of Educational Research, 76(3), 413-448. https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543076003413.
Novak, J. D., & Cañas, A. J. (2008). Creating knowledge-based concept maps: A powerful tool for teaching and learning. Educational Technology Research and Development, 56(1), 29-40.
Ormrod, J. E. (2018). Educational psychology: Developing learners. Pearson Education.
Paivio, A. (1986). Mental imagery in human information processing. Oxford University Press.
Pajares, F. (1992). Teachers' beliefs and educational research: Cleaning up a messy construct. Review of Educational Research, 62(3), 307-332.
Schunk, D. H. (2012). Learning theories: An educational perspective. Pearson Education.
Sekaran, U., & Bougie, R. (2016). Research methods for business: A guide to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches. Wiley.
Tay, S. G., & Phang, J. P. Y. (2022). The use of Mind-mapping as a pre-writing strategy for EFL learners. English Language Teaching, 15(1), 1-14.
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