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Applying the Scenario-based Learning (sbl) to Improve Writing Fluency in A2 Learners
Published 2026-05-21
Keywords
- Scenario-Based Learning ,
- Writing ,
- Second language instruction,
- Learning Methods,
- Knowledge Management
How to Cite
Applying the Scenario-based Learning (sbl) to Improve Writing Fluency in A2 Learners. (2026). Identidad Bolivariana, 10, 444-451. https://doi.org/10.37611/IB10ol444-451
Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) as a pedagogical strategy to enhance writing fluency among A2-level English learners at a public school in Riobamba, Ecuador. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative and qualitative instruments for comprehensive analysis. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design involved 35 seventh graders attending 12 sessions over three weeks. Writing fluency was measured through rubric-based pre- and post-tests. A Likert-scale survey gathered learners’ perceptions of SBL, while qualitative field notes documented participation, engagement, and progress. Methodological triangulation validated findings by comparing quantitative and qualitative data. Learners are expected to improve in writing fluency, especially in coherence and lexical diversity, and to express positive attitudes toward SBL.
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