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Exploring EFL students' perceptions and perspectives among different genders on native English teachers I Ketut Wardana
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 2 (2023): Issued in September 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i2.6474

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Corrective feedback (CF) can encourage students to establish realistic learning objectives. Nevertheless, there has been limited investigation on how EFL learners perceive and view feedback delivered by English native teachers, particularly in relation to gender differences. Hence, this study aimed to correlate student perception with perspectives on native English teachers
Assessing the effectiveness of interactive grammar-based teaching in enhancing EFL learners’ concord comprehension and learning confidence Nengah Dwi Handayani; I Ketut Wardana
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 15 No 1 (2025): Issued in March 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v15i1.9345

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Despite various grammar teaching strategies implemented since elementary school, many university students struggle with English concord, resulting in low English proficiency. This study aimed to examine the impact of interactive grammar-based teaching (IGBT) on students’ understanding of English concord and to investigate the correlation between concord comprehension and self-confidence. Using a one-group pretest-posttest design, 20 students participated in a seven-week English concord course, attending weekly 120-minute sessions. Grammar tests and a self-confidence questionnaire were administered to assess students' comprehension and perception of concord. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and correlation analysis to evaluate grammar proficiency and confidence levels. The results revealed a significant decrease in concord errors, from 46.5% to 33.25%, indicating an improvement in comprehension from 53.5% to 66.75%. The intervention had a significant impact on students' understanding of concord (Sig. 0.000 < 0.05) and a positive impact on their self-confidence (Sig. 0.000 < 0.05). Key errors identified included overgeneralization, misuse of morphological markers, and insufficient contextual understanding. This study concludes that IGBT enhances EFL students’ grammatical accuracy and self-confidence, highlighting the necessity for interactive grammar teaching strategies. Future research should examine IGBT’s impact on a larger, more diverse student population.