DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS WRITING SKILLS USING THE ACTION RESEARCH METHOD

Authors

  • Aliya Koilybayeva Shakarim University Author
  • Gulnar Kapysheva S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University Author
  • Aigerim Kydyrbekova Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53360/3080-3861-2025-2(2)-12

Keywords:

action research, writing skills, foreign language, reflective teaching, writing improvement, language learning.

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of the action research method in developing students’ writing skills. As writing is a fundamental component of language learning, enhancing students’ ability to express their thoughts coherently and accurately is essential. The research was conducted in a classroom setting, where the teacher implemented a cyclical process of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting to address common writing challenges faced by students. Through targeted interventions, including peer reviews, structured writing exercises, and continuous feedback, students demonstrated noticeable improvement in grammar usage, coherence, vocabulary, and overall writing fluency. Data were collected through pre- and post-writing assessments, student reflections, and teacher observations. The results indicate that action research not only improves students’ writing skills but also encourages active participation, critical thinking, and learner autonomy. This study supports the integration of action research into language teaching practices as an effective strategy to enhance writing competence and foster a more engaging learning environment. 

 

 

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Author Biographies

  • Aliya Koilybayeva, Shakarim University

    senior lecturer at the department of foreign and russian languages, Shakarim University, Republic of Kazakhstan, Semey, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2487-5026, e-mail: a.koilybayeva@shakarim.kz.

  • Gulnar Kapysheva , S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University

    candidate of philological sciences, professor, Head of the Department of foreign languages and translation studies, S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Republic of Kazakhstan, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1028-3094, gulnarkapysheva@mail.ru.

  • Aigerim Kydyrbekova, Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University

    lecturer at the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation Studies, Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Republic of Kazakhstan, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7123-1697, e-mail: aigerimk@gmail.com.

Additional Files

Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS WRITING SKILLS USING THE ACTION RESEARCH METHOD. (2025). BULLETIN OF SHAKARIM UNIVERSITY PHILOLOGY SERIES SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, 2(2), 108-117. https://doi.org/10.53360/3080-3861-2025-2(2)-12

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