Journal of Languages and Translation
Volume 6, Numéro 2, Pages 28-48
2026-07-01
Implementing Electronic Mind-mapping In The Efl Prewriting Process
Authors : Moussedek Sara .
Abstract
Electronic mind mapping, a cognitively mediated visualization method that externalizes idea generation and concept development during the prewriting stage, represents a potentially groundbreaking strategy for improving the planning, organization, and production of complex written assignments. By enabling the organization of ideas, the creation of relational links among concepts, and the deliberate management of metacognitive functions, this technique addresses ongoing difficulties in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing instruction. This quasi-experimental research examined the effectiveness of software-assisted mind mapping in enhancing the quality of essays, cognitive involvement, and the affective dimension of writing self-confidence among third-year EFL students (N = 50) studying at the University of Oran 2, Algeria. Participants were divided into a structured digital mind-mapping training group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 25) that used conventional prewriting methods. Extensive mixed-methods data collection included the examination of essay papers, the distribution of a validated 25-item Likert-scale survey, and a systematic classroom observation. The results offer empirical evidence supporting the incorporation of electronic mind mapping into EFL writing courses and indicate that digitally aided scaffolding of the prewriting stage serves as a practical, research-backed strategy for enhancing not only the quality of argumentative writing but also students’ metacognitive and emotional attitudes toward writing. However, despite these promising outcomes, the field remains characterized by a paucity of theoretically grounded, empirically validated implementation frameworks for electronic mind mapping across diverse writing genres and stages of the writing process. This investigation thus addresses a critical gap in the EFL writing pedagogy literature. It lays the foundation for future research examining the generalizability, sustainability, and scalability of mind-mapping interventions across diverse linguistic and educational contexts.
Keywords
Cognitive ; Educational Context ; Electronic ; English Language ; Mind Mapping ; Prewriting
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