Assessing Argumentative Writing Skills in Online Environments among Arabic Language Teachers of Grades 5 to 7 in UAE Schools

Authors

  • Suad Abdelkareem Alwaely Al Ain University; Hashemite University
  • Hanene Lahiani Al Ain University; University of Sfax

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i18.13581

Keywords:

Arabic language teachers, online environments, argumentative writing skills, persuasive writing.

Abstract


The study at hand aims at identifying the argumentative writing skills among Arabic language teachers in online environments. The need for acceptance and the readiness of teachers to work independently in a digital environment is now especially great since students are familiar with electronic technology. Peculiarities of teaching the Arabic language require increased attention to learning writing and confident knowledge from teachers. Argumentative writing is important for teachers precisely in terms of its use to motivate students in e-learning and increase their engagement. Research paper points to the relationship between teachers’ writing skills and students’ advancement in writing when learning Arabic, especially as a foreign language. To achieve the purpose of the study, the descriptive method was applied. The sample of the study consisted of 120 teachers of UAE primary schools (40 male and 80 female), who were chosen randomly. The instrument of the study is a questionnaire divided into seven areas of argumentative writing. The study evaluates writing skills closely related to the effectiveness of presenting information to an online audience and in preparing e-learning programs. The results show that the argumentative writing skills in Arabic language teachers are moderate. There are statistically significant differences on the argumentative writing skills attributed to the gender variable in favor of the females. There are no statistically significant differences among the sample participants ascribed to qualification variable. Finally, there are statistically significant differences on argumentative writing skills ascribed to the experience variable, in favor of 10 years of experience or more. The authors also offered recommendations for the application of research results and for further research in this area.

Author Biographies

Suad Abdelkareem Alwaely, Al Ain University; Hashemite University

Professor, Faculty member, Preparation of Arabic language teacher and Islamic education email: Suad.alwaely@aau.ac.ae

Hanene Lahiani, Al Ain University; University of Sfax

PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Education, Humanities and Social Science

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Published

2020-09-25

How to Cite

Alwaely, S. A., & Lahiani, H. (2020). Assessing Argumentative Writing Skills in Online Environments among Arabic Language Teachers of Grades 5 to 7 in UAE Schools. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 15(18), pp. 202–217. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i18.13581

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