CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED IN A COLLABORATIVE ACADEMIC WRITING TASK: A CASE OF TVL STUDENTS IN A PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

Author Name: Ronald B. Torres, LPT

Volume: 01 &  Issue:

Country: PHILIPPINES

DOI NO.: NA, DOI Link: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2020-25662434/

Affiliation:

1. University of Perpetual Help – Molino, Bacoor City, Philippines Senior High School Research Department
   Master of Arts in English as a Second Language, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas City, Philippines
   E-mail:roxas.mjd@pnu.edu.ph

ABSTRACT

Collaborative academic writing has been investigated in tertiary context and still the main interest of other reseachers. However, there were notable challenges (Hilman& Roy, 2019: Shafie, Anis, Nazira, Nayan, &Mahani, 2010) that students encounter in this activity.The present study utilized qualitative approach in discovering the views of Technical-Vocational-Livelihood students in a Philippine University toward collaborative academic writing task as well as the challenges they experience in this activity. It also aspired to explore the strategies they employ in coping with the challenges. Results show that although there are negative aspects on working with diverse learners, TVL students still see the advantage of working with other learners who may offer creative ideas and needed support. The challenges TVL students encounter include: (1) some members are having difficulties in expressing and generating ideas (2) different personalities of members (3) passive and uncooperative members in a group and (4) lack of communication between members. To cope with these challenges, students often take responsibility of accomplishing the task. They also seek assistance with peers outside the group and teachers.

Key words: Academic Writing, TVL Students, Research.