THE ROLE OF TEACHERS’ FEEDBACK IN ENHANCING ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS
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Keywords: Teachers’ feedback, English writing, corrective feedback, learner engagement, writing skills developmentAbstract
Abstract: This article explores the critical role of teachers’ feedback in improving English writing skills among learners. Feedback serves as a bridge between learners’ current performance and desired proficiency, helping students identify errors, understand language conventions, and develop coherent writing strategies. Both formative and summative feedback, delivered in various forms—written, oral, peer-reviewed, and digital—contribute to learners’ progress. The paper also examines challenges related to feedback effectiveness, including students’ perceptions, motivation, and the timing and quality of feedback. Recommendations are provided to maximize the pedagogical impact of feedback in English writing instruction.
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