Al‐Jarf, Reima Sado (2005). The Effects of Online Grammar Instruction on
Low Proficiency EFL College Students' Achievement. Asian EFL Journal, 7,
4. http://www.asian‐efl‐journal.com/December_05_rsaj.php
Abstract
Technology is not currently used in EFL classrooms at King Saud University in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Therefore an online course was used in the teaching of English
grammar from home. The aim of the present study was to find out whether integration
of online learning in grammar instruction significantly improves EFL freshman college
students’ achievement and attitudes. Two groups of freshman students participated in
the study. Pretest means scores showed significant differences between the
experimental and control groups in their grammatical knowledge. Following online
instruction with Nicenet, comparisons of the posttest means scores showed significant
differences in achievement. The study concluded that in learning environments where
technology is unavailable to EFL students and instructors, use of an online course from
home and even as a supplement to in‐class techniques helps motivate and enhance
EFL students' learning and mastery of English grammar.