Effectiveness of Using Grammar Logs with Explicit Corrective Feedback in Improving Written Grammar of Lower Secondary School Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the effectiveness of the use of grammar logs with explicit corrective feedback of Lower Secondary (Mattayomsuksa 3) students in improving the written grammar for writing and to survey students’ perception toward the use of grammar logs. The population was Mattayomsuksa 3 students studying at Khlong Thom Ratrangsan Secondary School, Krabi and 30 students were randomly selected as participants in this study. The main instruments employed in this study were pre-test and post-test, grammar logs, and a questionnaire. Additionally, there were supporting instruments including writing tasks and teaching materials.The quantitative data were analysed using means, standard deviation, frequency, t-test and percentage. The qualitative data were analysed and categorized into themes. The findings showed that the use of grammar logs with explicit corrective written feedback significantly improved students’ overall written grammar for writing and the students had a very positive attitude towards the use of grammar logs. The findings suggest that the grammar log with explicit corrective feedback is beneficial for teaching writing; however, low proficiency students may need more time to record grammar logs and finish their writing tasks.