International Journal of Research Studies in Education
Special Luminary Issue
2024
Volume 13 Issue 15
Available Online: 1 October 2024
Author/s:
Bito, Jennie
Benguet State University, Philippines (Jenniembito73@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This is a descriptive quantitative study that determined the language learning strategies (LLS) and writing aptitude of 30 college international students in La Trinidad, Benguet and Baguio City, Philippines. The data were gathered using survey-questionnaire and guided expository essay writing with rubrics subjected to treatment of data. The findings revealed that : (1) Social Strategies are always used however Metacognitive, Cognitive, Compensatory, Memory and Affective Strategies are often used by the international students; (2) the international students’ level of writing aptitude is generally good and they could write meaningful and organized essays along : content, organization, grammar and mechanics and vocabulary; (3) the extent of use of language learning strategies does not directly affect the level of writing aptitude; and (4) exposure to reading materials does not guarantee significant impact on the international students’ writing aptitude level and exposure to writing activities does not significantly affect their writing aptitude level. Based on the conclusions, the following are recommended: (1) Language Learning Strategies (LLS) Workshops may be conducted to students to help improve their LLS used and exposure; (2) teachers must provide interactive guided reading and writing activities to help enhance students’ writing aptitude; (3) studies must be conducted to determine the relationship between extent of use of LLS and level of writing aptitude to validate the study’s findings; and (4) curriculum planners and developers may add more guided interactive writing courses to ensure exposure to reading and writing activities in the planning, development and construction of instructional materials for quality instruction.
Keywords: language learning strategies, writing aptitude, international students, reading materials, writing activities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24822
Cite this article:
Bito, J. (2024). Language learning strategies and writing aptitude of the international students. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(15), 71-82. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24822