World of Critical Writing

  The Effect of Creative Problem-Solving Strategy on the Development of EFL Critical Writing Skills among Preparatory School Students By Eman Al Kotb Ali   Teacher of English at Zanubeya Intermediate Girls’ School Abstract Developing critical writing skills is a significant challenge for EFL students, especially when traditional teaching methods fail to cultivate creativity and problem-solving abilities. This study investigates the effectiveness of a creative problem-solving strategy in enhancing critical writing skills among second-year preparatory students. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 30 students during the 2022/2023 academic year. The creative problem-solving strategy emphasized activities that promote logical reasoning, organization, and evidence-based writing. The study utilized a pre-posttest design to measure improvements in overall performance and specific sub-skills. Results indicated significant progress in the experimental group...

The Effect of a Blended Learning Program on Enhancing Critical Writing Skills for Intermediate Stage By Eman Alkotb Ali Ramadan Teacher of English at Zanubeya Intermediate Girls’ School Abstract Developing critical writing skills is a crucial challenge for EFL students, especially when traditional teaching methods fail to address individual learning needs. This study investigates the effectiveness of a blended learning program in enhancing critical writing skills among first intermediate students. A quasi-experimental design was used, involving 30 students from the Zanubeya Intermediate Girls’ School in Bahrain during the 2024/2025 academic year. The program combined traditional teaching methods with digital tools such as Microsoft Teams, OneNote, padlet, Quizlet, Forms, Edpuzzle and OneDrive,lino,Wkelet,Mentimeter to enhance students’ ability to evaluate, reason, and present evidence-based opinions. The study utilized a pre-posttest design to measure improvements in over...