GRAMMAR PROFICIENCY IN FOURTH YEAR BSED ENGLISH STUDENTS OF

DR. AURELIO MENDOZA MEMORIAL COLLEGES ON POST COVID 19

TARONG, WARLITO

A Research
Presented to the Faculty of
DR. AURELIO MENDOZA MEMORIAL COLLEGES
Formerly Lyceum of the South
Poblacion, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Major in English
 December 2022

Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Introduction

The Word Grammar means different things to different people. To the ordinary citizen, it
connotes to correctness or incorrectness of the language that he or she speaks. To a school
student, it means an analytical and terminological study of sentences. Knowledge of grammar
helps the student in the correction of mistakes and improvement of written work. A person can't
learn foreign language accurately only through A process of unconscious assimilation. Grammar
is “ a system of rules governing the conventional arrangement and relationship of words in a
sentence"(Brown 1994) which can facilitate the acquisition of a foreign language and is
conducive for cultivating comprehensive language competence. Grammar is the study of words
and the ways words work together, an invisible force that guides us as we put words together into
sentences. Any person who communicates using a particular language, consciously or
unconsciously becomes aware of the grammar of that language. But in this context we would like
to cite the best example as described "A writer has given a beautiful analogy to illustrate the use
of knowledge of Grammar. Therefore, to speak in a clearer and more effective manner we have
to study grammar. For the person who has unconscious knowledge of grammar, it may be
sufficient for simple language use. But the persons who wish to communicate in the artistic
manner with well-defined structures must go for the greater depth of understanding and
proficiency what the study of grammar offers.

Now-a-days communication has become the heart and soul of the human life. The process of
communication chiefly deals with speaking, listening, reading and writing. No one really learns
grammar. It has become natural phenomenon that we start speaking what everybody speaks
around us. We gradually develop a better sense of understanding with the passage of time. We
don't study grammar of our mother
 Theoretical / Conceptual Framework

The study utilize the Input-Process-Output framework presented in Figure 1. The input is

comprised of Personality skills, Self discipline, and Learners common grammar error. The

process part is on the proposed actions or programs and analysis on grammar proficiency of the

selected fourth year BSED English students. The output is about the development of the

grammar proficiency of fourth year BSED English leaners.

INPUT PROCESSS OUTPUT

Spell checking and

 Personality skills proofreading
Fourth Year BSED major in
Vocabulary building English students will achieve
 Self discipline techniques better results than before in
their grammar.
Join a course
 Learners common grammar error
Practice proper grammar
usage
 Figure 1. Research Paradigm

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the grammar proficiency of Selected Fourth year College BSED

major in English Students. The study is said to be conducted among Fourth year College

Students of Bachelor in Secondary Education of Dr. Aurelio Mendoza Memorial Colleges on

post pandemic. The result of the study can be used as a basis for proposal approach strategy in

learning grammar.

Specifically, it sought to answers to the following questions:

1. How proficient are the fourth year college BSED major in English Students in grammar?

2.In what way/s is/are the most effective way to improve

grammar skills?

3. How significant for students to learn grammar accurately?

4. How did Fourth Year College BSED English Students learn to endure learning grammar while

being criticized?

5.Why do Fourth Year College BSED English Students have to improve their grammar skills?
Null Hypothesis

Ho1: There is no significant relationship between grammar proficiency in selected fourth year

BSED English of AMMC on Post Pandemic Era.

Significance of the Study

It is hoped that the result of this study would benefit the Education Department and other

educational organizations cited below.

Administration: The result of the study would provide them information of the importance of

knowing the grammar proficiency of the selected fourth year BSED English students of Dr.

Aurelio Mendoza Memorial Colleges for the enhancement of grammar skills and educational

framework to improve students vocabulary and learning on English grammar. It is one way that

administrators could intensify teaching and valuing programs that deals with grammar on their

school and outside of the school premises; improve knowledge of their faculties or teachers

through orientation and seminars so that they could deal well with this program as to their

subject.

Students: The study could also benefit students who were of any English language related

courses that they would be aware of the commonly used or applied processes of enhancing

grammar skills and vocabulary. It may give them additional information and guide them to

extend knowledge and skills on English grammar.

Future Researchers: Findings of the study could be a springboard for related investigation on a

broader scale about strategic approach to enhance grammar skills and vocabulary.

Researchers: Researchers belonging to the Faculty of College of Education will be able to use

the study as reference in the delivery of their lessons. They will also be guided in the roles that

they have to take in the proper usage of English grammar.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

Content Delimitation

This study seeks to find out the grammar proficiency of the fourth year BSED major in

English Students of AMMC. The study is delimited to the BSED major in English students of

AMMC in the Municipality of Ipil, province of Zamboanga Sibugay. The subjects are drawn

from the students who have been taking Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English.

Subject Delimitation

The study focused on the grammar proficiency in the SELECTED FOURTH YEAR

COLLEGE BSED ENGLISH STUDENTS.

Settings of the Study

The study will be conducted in the selected section specifically fourth year BSED major

in English of Dr. Aurelio Mendoza Memorial Colleges, College Department. Poblacion, Ipil,

Zamboanga Sibugay Province.

Time and Place Delimitation

 This research will be conducted during the First Semester of School Year 2022-2023. The

study utilized in self-made questionnaire consisting necessary items needed for the study as basis

in grammar proficiency in SELECTED FOURTH YEAR COLLEGE BSED ENGLISH

STUDENTS of AMMC. Through the Random Sampling the respondents needed for this study

was not determined.

Definition of Terms

Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents the views and results of studies which guided the researcher in the

conduct of this study. The literature and studies were taken from the relevant materials to give

the necessary background, insight and to supplement the ideas in the present investigation.

Related Literature

Merrikhi, P (2012), The Effect of" Bilingualism" on Iranian Pre-university Students'

English Grammar Proficiency. The study attempted to ascertain whether bilinguals would
do

Better than monolinguals on a Standard English grammar test

And whether those bilinguals who have had school education and academic courses in their
mother tongue i.e., for examples Armenians in this study would out perform the other
bilingual group who do not have a bilingual program. They live at a time when mastering
English as an information language is not an option, but a requirementrequired because
every educated person needs to know
English for a variety of reasons, including communicating,

Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the discussion of the methods used, research environment,

respondents of the study, research instrument, validation of the instrument, data gathering

procedure, and statistical treatment of the data.

Method Used

Primarily, this study will employ a descriptive survey research design, as the questions

were designed to elicit responses on specific information about English Grammar Proficiency in

the Selected Fourth Year BSED English Students of AMMC on Post Pandemic Era.

Research Environment

This study will be conducted in the two sections of the program BSED English IV.

Particularly in the old building third floor, room 304 of Dr. Aurelio Mendoza Memorial Colleges

building.
Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study were all BSED IV major in English which consists a total of

48 respondents, 50% of the total population of BSED IV Major in English of AMMC Ipil,

Zamboanga Sibugay Province who have credible background of the program and its course, and

that with engagement to learning English grammar in their study. Since, the respondents will be

gathered from their section, the researchers will go over the respondents’ specific room or

location for a greater chance of answering the questions and will be given equal opportunity to

response necessary data needed for this study. Hence, for the convenience of the researchers, and

for the easy administration of survey instrument and retrieval of data from the respondents,

Purposive sampling technique will be used.

Table 1. Respondents of the Study

TABLE 1.O

THE POPULATION DISTRIBUTION OF THE SELECTED BSED ENGLISH IV STUDENTS OF

AMMC IPIL, ZAMBONAGA SIBUGAY - RESPONDENTS

Respondents

Target Number of Respondents in Specific TOTAL%

Section in BSED English IV of AMMC.
SECTION
FREQUENCY

A 45 50% 22.5 50%

B 51 50% 25.5 50%

TOTAL 96 50% 48 50%

Research Instrument
 This study will utilize a survey questionnaire formulated by the researchers for

determining the grammar proficiency in the selected fourth year BSED English students of

AMMC on Post pandemic era. Part I is the demographic profile of the respondents. This includes

the name, age, sex, civil status, and educational attainment. The second, third, and fourth part of

the questionnaire contains 13- item questions.

Validation of the Instrument

Before the research to be conducted, the survey questionnaire has been constructed and

prepared by the researcher as subject to examination for validation. The survey questionnaire

contains 13- item questions. The formulated questionnaire is free for revision and correction of

an experts composed of the faculty members from the College of Teacher Education.

Data Gathering Procedure

Before the presentation and approval of the study, the researchers will secure permission

from the Campus Administrator for us to conduct a survey on the grammar proficiency in the

selected BSED English IV students of AMMC on Post pandemic era in Ipil, Zamboanga

Sibugay. Thereafter, that researchers will start to visit the classroom of each respondent to have

personal interviews with regard to the study with brief explanation of the necessity of their

response before giving them the questionnaires and put them in courage to give their factual and

sincere answers for the given items for the success of the study.

The researchers will administered the survey questionnaire and will distribute the

questionnaires themselves to the respondents and give them 10-15 minutes to answer. After
retrieving the survey questionnaire, the responses will be tallied, tabulated, analyzed and

interpreted.

Statistical Treatment of the Data

The data obtained will be tallied and analyzed in order to establish evidence to support

and to answer all the questions formulated in the study.

1. To answer problem number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, frequency count and weighted mean will be

used.
 GRAMMAR PROFICIENCY QUESTIONNAIRE

(For Fourth Year BSED English)

Part I. Profile of the Respondents

Name: (Optional) _______________________ Age: __________ Sex: _______

Civil Status: _________

Educational Attainment: __________

Directions: Please put a check mark (  ) on the specific culumn that corresponds your answer

basing on the provided categorized questions below. Please answer the items basing on your

truthful assessment.

Part II. Materials

QUESTIONS YES NO

1. Is it true that reading books has helped you improve your

grammar?

2. In grammar proficiency, do you think watching tutorial

videos can help?
 3. Do you think listening to podcast is an effective strategy
to improve your grammar?

4. Can you execute proficient grammar using the materials

you have at home?

5. Do you find writing a poem can improve your grammar?

Part III. Challenges

QUESTIONS YES NO

1. Are you facing difficulties when it comes in using

grammar?

2. Do you want to improve your grammar skills?

3. Are you eager to study and to learn English grammar

skills while being criticized?

4. Do BSED English Students be a great effective to the

other students who want to learn English grammar skills?

Part IV. Effectiveness

QUESTIONS YES NO

1. Do you usually search the grammar of the sentences

before you use it?

2. Is watching tutorial videos helps you to improve

 grammar skills?

3. Do BSED English Students eager to learn in grammar

skills?

4. Do BSED English Students understand the real

language in grammar skills?
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