چکیده:
The present study was conducted to further improve the practice of written corrective feedback by integrating the two known feedback types (i.e. direct corrective feedback and metalinguistic explanation). With this aim, a sample of sixty-nine high-intermediate Iranian EFL learners was assigned into different feedback groups. While the first and second groups received direct and metalinguistic explanation feedback, respectively, the third group received an integration of both. Results showed that all three types of feedback improved the learners’ accuracy, though with different degrees of success. However, the results of the delayed post-tests revealed that only the integration of Direct Corrective Feedback (DCF) with Metalinguistic Explanation (ME) had the most sustainable effect on the learners' accurate use of the articles in the long run. It is discussed that the integration of DCF and ME can enhance the corrective effect of the feedback and reduce the defects which have been associated with the practice.
خلاصه ماشینی:
The Integrative Effect of Direct Corrective Feedback and Metalinguistic Explanation on Learners' Accuracy in using English Articles Golia Mohammadi1, Nasim Ghanbari2*, Abbas Abbasi 1M.
However, the results of the delayed post-tests revealed that only the integration of Direct Corrective Feedback (DCF) with Metalinguistic Explanation (ME) had the most sustainable effect on the learners' accurate use of the articles in the long run.
Written metalinguistic explanation is one type of direct corrective feedback in which the teacher provides learners with explanations about correct or accurate usage of a specific structure along with an example at the end of the students’ scripts referring to the observed error.
Further, due to the importance of learning English articles for the EFL learners, the present study attempted to find if an integrative type of feedback can foster accuracy in the use of English definite/indefinite articles in the Iranian EFL context.
To achieve this goal, the following research questions were posed in this study: RQ1: Does accuracy in the use of English articles vary over time as a result of providing WCF?
The test showed a significant effect of metalinguistic explanation integrated with direct error correction at the p Discussion The study found that the employment of WCF can be a helpful pedagogical tool in improving accuracy in the use of English articles.
In their study, DCF group was not successful in addressing English article errors, but ME proved to be successful in the immediate post-test, though it could not sustain its effect for a long time (ibid.