THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DICTATION TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING EFL LEARNERS’ WRITING SKILL: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of dictation techniques in the EFL classroom in improving EFL learners' writing ability. Then, this study aims to identify the kinds of dictation techniques commonly used in EFL teaching and learning environments to improve learners' writing proficiency. Furthermore, twenty articles were previewed in this article. This research is a qualitative systematic review that benefices meta- aggregation techniques. In addition, this study found that the most used dictation technique types are dictogloss. Then, the higher education level utilizes dictation techniques more often in comparison with the lower education level. Thus, the dictation technique can aid EFL classroom teaching and learning process in improving the learners' writing skills when it is implemented in appropriate and suitable teaching and learning environment. Lastly, this article provided suggestions for teachers, students, and future researchers concerning the importance of implementing dictation techniques in improving EFL learners' writing ability.