The Writing Skills for Non-Native Speakers: Case of 3rd- Year Tahar Hmaidia Middle School PupilsTlemcen

Abstract

The current study has shed light on the difficulties encountered by 3 rd-year pupils at Tahar Hmaidia Middle school in Tlemcen during the academic year of 2021-2022. A descriptive method has been used to confirm the hypotheses, which state that students have learning issues with the methodology when writing in English. As a research tool, we used two questionnaires for gathering data from the sample population. The first questionnaire revealed that pupils have a misconception about the correct way to write. In addition, pupils face challenges when writing in English because they do not have enough practice in the related skill. Adding to that, they state that because of the pandemic, they struggle to find time and effort to put into practice the writing drafts. All of these factors have supposedly affected the process of writing. The second questionnaire is for teacher who provided a clear picture of the learning situation; whereby, providing suggestions and reasons to motivate pupils to write all along different steps showing the importance of this skill. The results showed that applying some motivational techniques and strategies for developing writing is a success and the teachers proved to be a determinant key to increase their students’ motivation, to develop their autonomy and to enhance their writing skill. We expect this study could be beneficial for beginning teachers and other novice trainees in the field.