Foreign language learning through collaborative writing in knowledge building forums

• Published in: Interactive learning environments Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 1364 - 1376
• Main Authors: Manegre, Marni, Gutiérrez-Colón, Mar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 03.04.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: CAI; Catalan language; Collaboration; Collaborative Writing; Comprehension; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer assisted language learning; Computer Mediated Communication; Confidence intervals; Cooperative learning; Foreign Countries; Foreign language learning; Foreign languages; Knowledge; knowledge building; Learning environment; online language learning; Qualitative analysis; Scaffolding; Second Language Learning; Second language writing; Secondary School Students; Students; Triangulation; Writing Ability; Spain

Knowledge building occurs when students work together and participate in idea-centred discussions where they share information and create knowledge collectively. This research explores whether knowledge building in knowledge forums using English as the lingua franca can facilitate in foreign languag...