EnhaEnhancing Creative Writing Skills through Computer-Generated Imagery: A Study on Intermediate ESL Learners in Colombo, Sri Lankacing Creative Writing Skills through Computer-Generated Imagery: A Study on Intermediate ESL Learners in Colombo, Sri Lanka
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.60072/ijeissah.2026.v4i02.002Abstract
Recent examination reports from the Examination Department and the Ministry of Education have identified weak performance in the composition section as a key reason for low GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) English results. In response, this study explores the use of Computer‑Generated Imagery (CGI) as an innovative approach to improving creative writing skills among secondary school learners. Using a pre‑test–post‑test experimental design, the study involved 60 Grade 10 second‑language learners from a semi‑government boys’ school in Colombo. Students were randomly assigned to an experimental group, which completed six narrative writing tasks using CGI, and a control group, which completed the same tasks using traditional methods supported by still pictures during 2025. Convenience sampling was used based on participant accessibility. In addition to the writing tasks, student surveys and teacher interviews were conducted to gain deeper insight into learner engagement and instructional effectiveness. A paired sample t‑test revealed that students who used CGI demonstrated significantly greater improvements in writing performance compared to those taught through conventional visual support. Survey responses indicated that students found CGI‑based tasks engaging and helpful for generating ideas, while teacher feedback highlighted CGI’s potential to encourage student‑centered learning and creativity. Overall, the study suggests that computer‑generated imagery is a promising tool for enhancing creative writing among intermediate‑level learners. The findings highlight practical implications for educators, encouraging the integration of CGI into writing instruction to stimulate imagination, motivation, and meaningful narrative development.
Keywords:
Computer-generated Imagery, Creative Writing, Intermediate Learners, Secondary Level, Still Picture GroupReferences
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