Using nature journals to support students' motivation for writing in an english as a foreign language classroom

Abstract

English as a Foreign Language teachers often look for ways to encourage students to practice writing and develop writing skills. In this study, an English teacher utilized nature journaling to motivate her students to write in the target language and develop nature writing skills. Through a reflexive notebook as part of action research, the researcher monitored her teaching efforts and student responses. A content analysis of the student journals provided insights into students' nature writing skills. The outcomes revealed that nature journaling can motivate students to write and increase awareness of the natural world.