The contribution of an EFL blog-mediated writing course to enhancing learner autonomy

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the role of a blog-based English writing course in promoting the learning independence of Iranian learners.

In this regard, using a mixed research approach, this study examined the impact of a blog-based English writing course on learners' learning independence, defined in this study as self-initiation and self-regulation of learning. Gave. For the purpose of this study, students in control group (n = 21) were trained based on common writing teaching in class and students in experimental group (n = 25) were used blogging in addition to common writing teaching. . In order to collect data, the questionnaire of student independence was used as pre-test and post-test.

The results of the qualitative and quantitative data indicate that the blog-based writing period has been effective in promoting learner independence in general, and in promoting their self-regulation in particular. More precisely, the results of the quantitative data indicated that blog-based teaching had a significant impact on learner independence as a whole.