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Abstract

Mobile assisted language learning (MALL) has developed over the past decade as an advanced ground within its own right and it is gaining acceptance everywhere recently. It is a highly popular multidisciplinary study field which increasingly attracts the attention of scholars around the world. Moreover, it has attracted the scholars who have realized the potential to apply mobile technologies to enhance learning. The study aimed to investigate whether,or not, the use of Mobile-Assisted Mind Mapping Technique (MAMMAT) can be an indicator pre-writing ability and writing proficiency level. A sample of 23 undergraduate students registered for writing course at a selected university was administered a pre-test primarily to determine their pre-writing ability and writing proficiency. The participants were trained on the use of MindMup, online mind mapping by using their mobile phone to generate, develop and organize essay outlines. Using Paired-Samples T-Test, results revealed that using Mobile-Assisted Mind Mapping Technique (MAMMAT) is an effective tool and it helps to develop ESL undergraduate students' writing skills. The findings of the study provide some pedagogical implications for employing this technique in ESL contexts improving writing skills performance.

Empowering Mind Mapping Strategy To Improve Students’ Writing Skills In The EFL Classroom

“…To overcome this problem, researchers feel the need to use a mind mapping strategy to increase students' interest and motivation in participating in the writing classes. The use of mind mapping strategy in the teaching and learning process can generate new desires and interests, generate motivation and stimulation of learning activities, and even bring psychological effects on students (Abdul Karim & Abu, 2018). The use of a mind mapping strategy during learning greatly helped the effectiveness of the learning process and delivery of messages and lesson content at that time (Shraddha et al, 2015).…”