A Program based on Connectivism Learning Theory to Develop Prep School Students’ EFL Writing Performance, Vocabulary Use and Technology Acceptance

Abstract

The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a program based on Connectivism in developing EFL Writing performance, vocabulary use and technology acceptance for preparatory stage students. The Participants of the study were sixty students who were equally divided into experimental and control groups (N=30) from second year Hala preparatory school. The participants of the study were tested before and after the treatment. The study followed the pre- post quasi experimental design. The experimental group was taught a program based on connectivism, while the control group received regular instruction. The experiment was carried out in the first term of the (2024- 2025) academic year. To achieve the purpose of the study, the researcher designed Writing Performances Test, Vocabulary Use Skills Test, and Technology Acceptance Scale to both groups. Results of the study indicated that the program based on Connectivism was effective in developing writing performance, vocabulary use, and technology acceptance. Finally, some recommendations and suggestions for further research were provided.