Enhancing the Grammar Skills in English of Grade 10 Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Students should learn how to use English grammar properly to improve communication skills. There are varied strategies used by the teachers in order to impart to the students how to be effective in English grammar; however, since students nowadays are millennials, they want to learn in a modern way and through the use of technology. Hence, this study may serve as a reference to English teachers in providing reinforcement activities and innovation that would enhance the students' grammar skills through the use of E-games.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was utilized in this study to determine the major factors that affect the grammar skills in English of Grade 10 students. Purposive sampling was also used which was a non-probability sample based on characteristics of a population and the objective of the study. The participants used were the 25 Grade 10 -Narra students who answered the questionnaire.

RESULTS

The research revealed that the major factors that affect the grammar skills of Grade 10-Narra students were lack of interest in grammar, poor reading habit, and lack of practice in writing. The study also showed the modern teaching strategies like collaboration and provision of electronic exercises to capture the interest of the students in learning grammar. Since developing grammar skills is one of the interesting challenges especially to the Grade 10 students, motivational reading exercises could help enhance the learners' grammar skills. Moreover, writing exercises in terms of electronic games help enhance the knowledge of the students in grammar.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings recommend the use of reinforcement exercises and innovation like E-games to enhance the grammar skills of the students in English. The English teachers should continue using the modern teaching strategies to make learning meaningful to the 21st century learners.