The roles of the capable others in developing learner autonomy ability in writing: reflection in a web-based learning community
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learner autonomy ability in writing -reflection, web-based peer feedback, capable others, peer roles.Abstract
This study explores the roles played by the capable others in developing a second-language writer’s autonomy ability in writing; reflection in particular. The study focuses on how the capable others i.e. peers, through web-based peer feedback assisted the writer to reflect wisely.  Nine peers, responded to the writer’s essays on the writer’s blog entries. Data was collected from the written web-based peer feedback, interviews and essays. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings suggest that the writer benefitted from the roles played by the peers in four categories: establishment of e-learning community, motivation, monitoring, and scaffolding. Establishment of e-learning community and motivation were found to have indirect impacts whilst monitoring and scaffolding have direct impacts on developing the writer’s reflection ability.
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