Title: A Comparative Analysis of the Self-Perceived and Actual Grammatical Competence in English of Filipino Grade 12 Students in Metro Manila
Stream: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics (including ESL/TESL/TEFL)
Presentation Type: Virtual Presentation
Authors:
Maria Rhodora Salazar, Enderun Colleges, Philippines
Abstract:
This study is an offshoot of the paper I am presenting in the 13th ELF Conference in Taiwan on November 19, 2022. Using the framework derived from Canale & Swain’s Communicative Competence, Bachman & Palmer’s Model of Communicative Competence, and Martin’s Circles within a Circle Model, the research follows a quantitative approach to compare Metro Manila students’ self-perceived and actual grammatical competence in English according to sex, income class, type of school attended, foreign travel experience, movie preference, and use of English at home. A total of 185 Grade 12 students were subjected to a survey questionnaire to find out their self-reported levels of grammatical competence in English. Then, the same respondents were asked to answer the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) to assess their actual grammatical competence in English. Results revealed that the respondents see themselves as having better English skills than they actually possess, suggesting that confidence in one’s ability in using a language is a positive element in building communication skills. It is hoped that the findings of this study provide the impetus towards further development of English grammatical competence in the Philippines which has been waning in recent years. This study concludes with specific recommendations for educators and policymakers to improve teaching-learning effectiveness for students in basic education.
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