Metacognitive Writing Strategies Used by Omani Grade Twelve Students

The current study investigated the extent to which
metacognitive writing strategies are used by Omani EFL (English as a
Foreign Language) grade twelve students. It also explored if there is a
significant relationship between grade 12 students' use of metacognitive
writing strategies and their language performance. Besides, it examined
gender differences in the use of these strategies. The sample of the study
was 263 Omani EFL grade twelve students from Batinah North
Governorate in the academic year 2018/2019. Metacognitive Strategies of
Writing Survey (MSWS) and semi-structured interviews were used to
collect data. The results of the study revealed that students use the three
types of metacognitive writing strategies; planning, monitoring and
evaluating at high frequencies. However, the findings revealed no
significant relationship between students' use of the three types of
metacognitive strategies and their language performance. Moreover,
students differ in terms of gender in using metacognitive writing
strategies. Female students tend to use more metacognitive strategies in
writing compared to male students. In light of these findings,
implications for practice and future studies have been recommended.