THE EFFECTS OF TASK COMPLEXITY ALONG RESOURCE-DIRECTING AND RESOURCE-DISPERSING FACTORS ON EFL LEARNERS’ WRITTEN PERFORMANCE

Zahra Talebi
PhD candidate in TEFL, Faculty of Humanities, University of Payame Noor, Iran
Zahra.talebi04@gmail.com

Abstract

The present study investigated the effects of task complexity along resource-directing and resource dispersing factors namely pre-task planning time and number of elements on EFL learners' written task production in terms of accuracy. To this end, 30 participants performed decision-making task. Using T-test as the statistical means of analysis, the results of the study revealed the significant differences of cognitive load of task complexity on EFL learners’ performance in terms of accuracy. This study carries some implications for foreign language acquisition (FLA) researchers, language teachers, and syllabus designers. Findings may also add to the present literature in FLA theory, language testing, syllabus design, and material development. Therefore, providing insights on designing and implementation of tasks in EFL classroom settings.

Keywords: task complexity, resource-directing, resource-dispersing, written performance


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CITATION: Abstracts & Proceedings of ADVED 2016- 2nd International Conference on Advances in Education and Social Sciences, 10-12 October 2016- Istanbul, Turkey

ISBN: 978-605-64453-8-5