Enhancing Learners’ Writing Proficiency through Self-Assessment

Abstract

Writing is an important component of language learning which covers cognitive abilities. So, supporting students’ writing is essential factor for their success. The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of self-assessment on enhancing student’s writing proficiency. Accordingly, the sample of the research was randomly selected from third year students at the department of English, university of 8 Mai 1945, Guelma. To examine the effect of students’ self-assessment in increasing the writing skill, we hypothesized that, if students assess their own performance, their writing proficiency would increase. The research hypothesis was confirmed on the questionnaire which was administrated to both students and teachers. The research findings displayed that, students and teachers are aware about the importance of student’s self-assessment in enhancing teaching and learning. In addition, students confirmed that, this process gives them the opportunity to check their writing development through reflection and analysis. Consequently, some pedagogical implications are recommended that, teachers should motivate students to use self-assessment strategy to develop their own writing by giving them the sufficient time to reflect upon their performance.