Brainstorming to Develop EFL Writing Skills: Bangladeshi Secondary Level Students’ Perceptions
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https://doi.org/10.53103/cjlls.v4i6.186Keywords:
Brainstorming, Writing, EFL, Higher Secondary Schools, BangladeshAbstract
Writing is a fundamental skill that is taught in schools and the idea of brainstorming is intertwined with writing. The study aims at investigating the perceptions of secondary level students of Bangladesh on brainstorming to develop their writing skills in EFL classroom. This study employed a mixed-method approach to gather data from the students, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods. To ensure comprehensive data collection, a questionnaire was utilized, comprising a combination of open-ended and close-ended items. This study reveals the positive perceptions of students. The findings highlight how brainstorming contributed to developing various aspects of writing. Educators can leverage these findings to implement brainstorming in their EFL writing class.
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