DEVELOPING WRITING AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN FRESHMAN STUDENTS THROUGH A CONVERSATIONAL GRID

Аннотация

This study explores the development of writing and speaking skills in freshman university students through the implementation of a Conversational Grid. The Conversational Grid is a pedagogical tool designed to integrate both dialogue-based and composition-based learning, providing students with a structured framework for enhancing communication proficiency in both oral and written forms. The research investigates how this grid approach can foster student engagement, improve clarity in expression, and facilitate a deeper understanding of academic content. Over the course of a semester, freshmen participated in activities that involved structured conversations, collaborative discussions, and writing exercises, all framed within the Conversational Grid. The results of the study indicate that students who engaged with the grid experienced notable improvements in their writing organization, argumentation skills, and spoken communication abilities. Moreover, students reported greater confidence in their ability to articulate complex ideas both verbally and in writing. This paper highlights the effectiveness of the Conversational Grid as an innovative pedagogical approach to bridging the gap between spoken and written communication, suggesting it as a valuable tool for fostering holistic communication skills in first-year students.