THE USE OF DYADIC COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN WRITING PORTFOLIOS IN ENHANCING STUDENTS' WRITING COMPETENCE
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Abstract
This study investigates how writing portfolios in pairs helps improve students’ essay writing skills. This experimental research revealed that the pairs working together to create portfolios made greater progress in their writing than those who worked individually. Based on the result, this article suggests using this method in teaching to help students improve their essay writing skills.
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collaborative learning, portfolio, writing skills, pair learning
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