Students' Personal and Family Characteristic and Grammar Proficiency

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Grammar proficiency is a must for English majors but not all are given the opportunity to be exposed to an environment that would give opportunity to learn writing and speaking with correct grammar. Thus, this study seeks to reveal students' personal and family characteristics that may have influence in their grammar proficiency.

METHODS

This research aimed to determine the association of personal and family characteristics and grammar proficiency level of the students. The study made use of descriptive-correlation method of research. It was conducted among twenty-five enrolled students in the degree program. The instrument utilized in the research was the grammar proficiency test.

RESULTS

The results revealed that there was an association between personal characteristics and grammar proficiency. In addition to that, the results also showed that there was no association between family characteristics and grammar proficiency. The researcher's hypothesis was not established. There was no relationship between personal characteristics and grammar proficiency.

DISCUSSIONS

From the result, it was found out that between personal and family characteristics, only personal characteristics has a low relationship to the grammar proficiency while the family characteristics has a negligible relationship to grammar proficiency. Therefore, it can be stated that the personal characteristics in terms of gender of a student has an effect to his ability in applying correct grammar usage. It is recommended for English students to regard English as an important subject since it is the language used in teaching. English teachers should also teach lessons in English, encourage students to use the language and practice it. In addition to that, the curriculum could improve the programs and activities to enhance the students' grammar proficiency.