Open AccessTHE ROLE OF PBWORKS IN ENHANCING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WRITING SKILLS
Author(s) -
Mariagoretti N. Anyanwu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of advanced research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5407
DOI - 10.21474/ijar01/14286
Subject(s) - active listening , reading (process) , curriculum , mathematics education , subject (documents) , psychology , institution , pedagogy , computer science , sociology , linguistics , world wide web , communication , philosophy , social science
English is a ubiquitous part of the educational landscape of Nigeria and represents the most crucial subject in the school curriculum. English as a second language in Nigeria has been fraught with several challenges encompassing speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Perhaps, writing skill is a complex part of English that impedes education development in many instances. The present study examined PBworks as an online tool that could enhance the writing skills of undergraduates. Ninety-four undergraduates enrolled in a public higher institution in Enugu state participated in the study. A quasi-experimental design was adopted, and the analysis indicated that PBworks significantly improved writing skills. Also, it was found that the online tool contains features capable of promoting collaborative learning among users.