Abstract:
This study investigated the content of peer feedback dynamics using patterns of pair interaction among Iranian EFL learners in English writing class, making use of Audio Stimulated Recall (ASR) interview and the compositions. This qualitative case study was conducted comprising twelve EFL learners at Poldokhtar University. Three kinds of data, including semi-structured interviews, writing assignments, and the artifacts of peer feedback dynamic using patterns of pair interaction, were analyzed by software NVivo 8.0. The findings revealed that the quality of writing was improved by peer feedback dynamics using patterns of pair interaction; the content of peer feedback dynamics became more detailed and various, and the content of peer feedback dynamics focuses on the six aspects including mechanics, syntax, error correction, pragmatic functions, word choice, and style.Specifically, students perceived the contents of the writing, reinforced their critical thinking ability, and enhanced their social interaction skills. Hence, peer feedback should be implemented in L2 writing. Some implications of the study were discussed.
Machine summary:
2. Can the contents of peer feedback dynamics using patterns of pair interaction improve English writing quality among Iranian EFL learners?
1. In-depth Interview Data In this study, these in-depth interviews were conducted one-to-one with each of the case participants to collect their contents of peer feedback dynamics using patterns of pair interaction.
2. Document Data The outcome of peer feedback dynamics using patterns of pair interaction were collected based on each writing assignment while communicating ideas through written discourse, which were given by the case participant.
Date Analysis Procedure In this study, the qualitative data analysis was based on the three kinds of data including in- depth interviews, English Writing assignment artifacts, and peer feedback dynamics artifacts using patterns of pair interaction.
Results Based on the data analysis of interview transcriptions and artifacts of peer feedback dynamics by QSR Nvivo 8, the content of peer feedback dynamics using patterns of pair interaction for writing among Iranian EFL learners while communicating ideas through written discourse that was presented at their interviews and illustrated as their artifacts were coded into tree nodes including the following six parts: mechanics, syntax, error correction, pragmatic functions, word choice, and style.
(View the image of this page) Six Contents of the Academic English Writing Using Patterns of Pair Interaction Although, the sample learners who participated in the study cannot come to an end all the content of each section in the exercise of their critical peer feedback, which are only parts of the English language.