Several researchers have argued that teaching approach (TA) and intervention plan (IP) have a significantly positive outcome in language teaching/learning particularly in second language (L2) learning which is otherwise fraught with first language (L1) and or interlanguage transfers. Although TAs and IPs have been known to improve student outcomes when implemented with strict control and supervision by researchers/teachers, it is uncertain whether these tools measure accurately when applied under real educational/instructional conditions. Three effective teaching techniques were used in the study to improve students' writing proficiency. This study's goal was to determine the most effective teaching strategy for improving students' writing proficiency. To that end, three different TAs—communicative, eclectic, and task-based—were compared and applied to three experimental groups—A, B, and C—over twelve weeks, with the control group (D) receiving instruction traditionally. A pre-test was administered to forty (40) first-year students/subjects purposively selected from their school at Development Secondary School, Mbaise (DSSM). The effect of the twelve-week treatment period on their essay writing was measured using a post-test. Results varied depending on the group, but most notably, in the post-test assessment, Group B showed major improvement and Control Group D showed no significant progress, while Groups A and C's writing ability improved just a little at best. Findings have indicated and established that TA, IP, and outcome on Nigerian ESL learners' competence are indisputably linked with Eclectic TA as an evidence-based standard measure for optimal improvement.

Authors:
Chinomso Dozie, Federal University of Technology, Nigeria

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Dr. Chinomso Dozie is a Senior Lecturer at the Directorate of General Studies, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. Her interests include - ESL/EFL teaching/learning, Sociolinguistics, Discourse analysis, Pragmatics and Communications.

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