This study examined the effects on 25 Japanese university students’ text revisions following teacher feedback through written recasts. Written recasts were categorized as recasts given on learners’: (1) grammatical errors; (2) lexical errors, (3) unsolicited use of Japanese, (4) spelling errors and (5) content. Recasts were also categorized according to (6) the degree of differences between students’ original erroneous utterances and written recasts, as well as (7) recast lengths. In total, 125 written recasts were provided on students’ essays, and students were directed to revise their first draft referring to these recasts. The students’ revised essays were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. The results showed that written feedback in the form of recasting is, in general, beneficial for learners to notice their errors or mistakes leading them to repair regardless of the degree of differences and the length of the recasts. However, their effects varied according to students’ error types. The development of their writings from the first draft to a revised version was examined from the points of accuracy, fluency and complexity. It was found that written recasts contributed to the development of the three aspects reducing trade-off effects between accuracy and fluency.
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Abstract INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND Definition of Recast Types of Recast Written Recast Trade- Offs in Writing Rationale of the Investigation of Written Recasts Description of the Research Context RESEARCH QUESTIONS Measures of Effects of Written Recasts on Writings METHOD Participants Procedures Analysis RESULTS Success Rates of Recasts According to Types. Accuracy, Fluency and Complexity DISCUSSION Success Rates of Recasts According to the Type Accuracy, Fluency and Complexity CONCLUSION THE AUTHOR REFERENCES
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.