Autonomy in acquisition: Exploring the transformative effects of self-error correction on ESL learners’ proficiency and motivation

Mohamamd  Hamed Adam *

Adult Basic Education Department, Elgin Community College, Elgin, Illinois, USA.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 1043–1045.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2140
Publication history: 
Received on 27 September 2024; revised on 10 November 2024; accepted on 13 November 2024
 
Abstract: 
This study explores the transformative effects of self-error correction on language proficiency and motivation among ESL college students. The research investigates how self-directed error handling influences ESL learners' linguistic development and engagement in learning activities through a mixed-methods approach involving surveys and interviews. Preliminary findings indicate significant enhancements in language skills and motivational levels, substantiating the role of self-correction in promoting educational outcomes and learner independence.
 
Keywords: 
Self-Error Correction; ESL Learners; Language Proficiency; Learner Autonomy; Motivation; Language Pedagogy.
 
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