The Effect of Functional-based Approach vs. Structural-based Approach on the Accuracy of Certain Grammatical Structures on Iranian EFL Learners
The present study aimed at examining the possible effects of the functional-based approach vs. structural-based approach on the accuracy of certain grammatical structures on Iranian EFL learners. In many textbooks taught in Iran, grammar is reflected as an important tool for the enhancement of langu...
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| description | The present study aimed at examining the possible effects of the functional-based approach vs. structural-based approach on the accuracy of certain grammatical structures on Iranian EFL learners. In many textbooks taught in Iran, grammar is reflected as an important tool for the enhancement of language proficiency. Reading the table of contents of many textbooks, one can find out that functions have been written for each grammatical structure. Nevertheless, observing classes, one can see little to no emphasis on the functional use of the grammatical structure. To achieve the main goal of this study, 41 male and female learners with the age range of 15 to 30 were selected from among 60 learners as homogeneous lower-intermediate participants of the study by Oxford Placement Test (OPT). They received different interventions in the two experimental groups of functional (N = 20) and structural (N = 21) being divided non-randomly based on their OPT scores. The Functional group was taught grammar using the functional approach while the structural group experienced grammar instruction using the structural approach for four sessions. Analyzing the obtained data of role-play tests performed on both groups and at both pretest and posttest using paired samples t-test and ANCOVA uncovered that both structural and functional-based approaches can enhance the acquisition of grammatical accuracy, |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ffd25a69cc29494ba770cbdead3f07f72022-12-22T02:35:49ZengIslamic Azad University, Isfahan BranchResearch in English Language Pedagogy2588-32592538-42442022-03-0110112214510.30486/relp.2021.1933029.1288686509The Effect of Functional-based Approach vs. Structural-based Approach on the Accuracy of Certain Grammatical Structures on Iranian EFL LearnersKazem Najmi0Masoumeh Salarpour1Mohamad Ahmadi2Department of English Language Teaching, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranAlzahra UniversityDepartment of English Language Teaching, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranThe present study aimed at examining the possible effects of the functional-based approach vs. structural-based approach on the accuracy of certain grammatical structures on Iranian EFL learners. In many textbooks taught in Iran, grammar is reflected as an important tool for the enhancement of language proficiency. Reading the table of contents of many textbooks, one can find out that functions have been written for each grammatical structure. Nevertheless, observing classes, one can see little to no emphasis on the functional use of the grammatical structure. To achieve the main goal of this study, 41 male and female learners with the age range of 15 to 30 were selected from among 60 learners as homogeneous lower-intermediate participants of the study by Oxford Placement Test (OPT). They received different interventions in the two experimental groups of functional (N = 20) and structural (N = 21) being divided non-randomly based on their OPT scores. The Functional group was taught grammar using the functional approach while the structural group experienced grammar instruction using the structural approach for four sessions. Analyzing the obtained data of role-play tests performed on both groups and at both pretest and posttest using paired samples t-test and ANCOVA uncovered that both structural and functional-based approaches can enhance the acquisition of grammatical accuracy,http://relp.khuisf.ac.ir/article_686509_4151f02c56d29a0f0544d8473010b464.pdfaccuracyfunctional-based approachgrammatical structurestructural-based approach |
| spellingShingle | Kazem Najmi Masoumeh Salarpour Mohamad Ahmadi The Effect of Functional-based Approach vs. Structural-based Approach on the Accuracy of Certain Grammatical Structures on Iranian EFL Learners Research in English Language Pedagogy accuracy functional-based approach grammatical structure structural-based approach |
| title | The Effect of Functional-based Approach vs. Structural-based Approach on the Accuracy of Certain Grammatical Structures on Iranian EFL Learners |
| title_full | The Effect of Functional-based Approach vs. Structural-based Approach on the Accuracy of Certain Grammatical Structures on Iranian EFL Learners |
| title_fullStr | The Effect of Functional-based Approach vs. Structural-based Approach on the Accuracy of Certain Grammatical Structures on Iranian EFL Learners |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effect of Functional-based Approach vs. Structural-based Approach on the Accuracy of Certain Grammatical Structures on Iranian EFL Learners |
| title_short | The Effect of Functional-based Approach vs. Structural-based Approach on the Accuracy of Certain Grammatical Structures on Iranian EFL Learners |
| title_sort | effect of functional based approach vs structural based approach on the accuracy of certain grammatical structures on iranian efl learners |
| topic | accuracy functional-based approach grammatical structure structural-based approach |
| url | http://relp.khuisf.ac.ir/article_686509_4151f02c56d29a0f0544d8473010b464.pdf |
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