Academic Factors that Hinder the Use of Grammar for Communicative Purposes in Second Year Students of Public High schools in Loja

Abstract

The topic of this study focuses on the Academic Factors that hinder the Use of Grammar for Communicative Purposes in Second Year Students of Public High Schools in Loja by considering the importance of developing communicative competences. The current study attempts to identify the methodological aspects which influence the use of grammar for communicative purposes. For the purposes of this study, the current research was carried out in three public high schools in Loja; the samples selected included six English teachers and thirty male and female students. In order to undertake this research, it was necessary to carry out a literature review, and field research. It was therefore necessary to apply questionnaires to both teachers and students; as well as observing some classes. In order to analyze the results obtained from the data gathered, both quantitative and qualitative methods of research were used. Though this analysis, it was possible to determine that the factors affecting the use of grammar for communicative purpose are the inadequate application of methods, strategies and activities in the teaching-learning process