Table 1 Participants’ perceptions of grammar instruction in writing classes
Questionnaire item | Mean ratingsa | p value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st-year Students (N = 21) | 2nd-year Students (N = 23) | 3rd-year Students (N = 20) | Total average | One-way ANOVA | |
(a) Grammar instruction is essential for mastering the writing of English. | 4.52 | 4.61 | 4.20 | 4.45 | .058 |
(b) Study of grammar improves my writing skill of English. | 4.38 | 4.26 | 4.15 | 4.27 | .529 |
(c) I believe that my English writing will improve quickly if I study and practice English grammar | 3.67 | 3.35 | 3.60 | 3.53 | .488 |
(d) I like studying English grammar | 3.24 | 3.17 | 3 | 3.14 | .719 |
(e) I need more grammar instruction in my English writing classes. | 3.95 | 3.87 | 3.75 | 3.86 | .753 |
(f) I keep the grammar rules in mind when I am writing in English. | 3.43 | 3.48 | 3.4 | 3.44 | .969 |
(g) I think that language practice in real contexts is more important than grammar instruction in the classroom. | 4.48 | 4.30 | 4.45 | 4.41 | .774 |