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Constructing Theoretical Notions of L2 Writing Through Metaphor Conceptualization DATA COLLECTION

المؤلف:  Olga S. Villamil & Maria C. M. de Guerrero

المصدر:  Applied Linguistics and Language Teacher Education

الجزء والصفحة:  P81-C5

2026-08-17

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Constructing Theoretical Notions of L2 Writing Through Metaphor Conceptualization

DATA COLLECTION

One of the requirements of the course was to write an Introspective Learning Log in which participants would analyze their assumptions and beliefs about the teaching of writing. As part of Entry I, participants were asked to complete the similes: “An ESL writer is like. . .”and “An ESL writing teacher is like. . .” and identify various elements entailed in their metaphors (teacher, writer, teaching writing, learning to write). In Entry 2, they had to explain the underlying theories and assumptions in their metaphors as well as the implications for daily practice. Half way through the course, in Entry 3, participants were requested to create new metaphors for both the ESL writer and writing teacher taking into consideration what had been learned through class discussions, readings, and personal reflection. On the tenth week, participants were invited to share with their classmates the metaphors they had previously proposed in their entries and explain their rationale. The intention was not only to make participants voice their views on writing and teaching writing but also to consider other stances. After this sharing, participants were asked to examine the metaphors generated by their classmates and select those they considered congruent with their perception of the writer and writing teacher in Entry 4. At the end of the course, participants were requested to submit Entry 5 with an overall evaluation of how the process of conceptualizing theory through metaphor had helped them understand the writing process and how these insights could be used to improve classroom practice and writing development among learners.