UTILIZATION OF TIKTOK IN ENHANCING THE GRAMMAR OF GRADE 11 ABM STUDENTS AT BESTLINK COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of TikTok on enhancing the grammar skills of Grade 11 ABM students at Bestlink College of the Philippines, considering variables such as age, gender, and section. The study employed a quasi-experimental design and involved fifty (50) Grade 11 ABM students during the academic year 2024–2025. It aims to explore how TikTok is utilized as a tool for improving students’ grammar and to assess its effectiveness in fostering better language skills. This study employed a quasi-experimental design. According to Thomas (2024), a quasi-experimental design aims to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between an independent and a dependent variable. Unlike true experiments, this approach does not randomly assign individuals to conditions or sequences of conditions but still involves the manipulation of an independent variable. Common types include time-series designs with interruptions, pretest-posttest formats, and nonequivalent group designs. In this study, the features of the quasi-experimental design were applied to determine the contribution of TikTok in enhancing students’ grammar skills. Based on the results of the study, the majority of students who used TikTok are between 15 and 18 years old, accounting for 96% of respondents, while 4% are aged 19 to 22. Most of the respondents are female (76%), with males making up 24%. The findings reveal that TikTok grammar lessons significantly enhance students’ grammar skills. In particular, these lessons help students grasp complex grammar concepts more easily, develop a deeper understanding of the parts of speech, and improve their ability to use grammar correctly in various contexts. To sum up, this study provides valuable insights and practical recommendations for enhancing students’ grammar skills. The Grade 11 ABM students at Bestlink College of the Philippines describe themselves as advanced in using technology and social media, particularly in watching educational videos, to acquire knowledge and improve their grammar proficiency.