What is the relative effect of using the WebQuest in comparison with regular process writing instruction in decreasing the writing apprehension level of university learners of EFL ?
Not sure Webquest in itself is the answer, but any processes that might draw from: constructivism, gamification, experiential learning, active learning and technology rich teaching will have a positive impact on learning generally and on second language acquisition in particular. Here there is also a significant theoretical overlap between the frameworks mentioned above and communicative methods approaches - now well established in the literature of second language instruction. I personally feel we need to be weary of framing practices around specific software. Let's examine and explore the pedagogical intentions that lead us to a product instead...
The process of discovery motivates many learners. A good example in foreign languages https://www.researchgate.net/publication/220374263_Using_Webquests_for_Oral_Communication_in_English_as_a_Foreign_Language_for_Tourism_Studies
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