TEACHING WRITING SKILLS TO ADULT LEARNERS USING SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORMS
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17142894
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writing skills, adult learners, social networking platforms, digital pedagogy, language learningAbstract
The rapid advancement of digital technologies and the global spread of social networking platforms have reshaped the traditional approach to teaching and learning. In particular, teaching writing skills to adult learners through social networking tools such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has become an innovative method in language education. This paper explores the effectiveness of social networking platforms in enhancing adult learners’ writing skills, identifies their pedagogical benefits, and discusses the challenges associated with their use.
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