An Asessessment On Problems Of Writing In Efl Classroom: Dhera Preparatory School In Focus

Abstract

The study aimed at assessing the problems of Grade 11 students in learning the EFL writing skill at Dhera Preparatory School found Arsi zone, Dodota Woreda Dhera Town. To conduct the study Objectives and research questions were designed. Based on the nature of the study problems and research questions and a mixed method were adopted to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The study involved simple random sampling to obtain students questionnaire, letter writing test, document analysis and purposive sampling for teachers’ interview. The data obtained was analyzed using descriptive analysis. The finding show that, the major writing problems identified were problems of grammar, spelling, idea organization, idea generation and punctuation respectively. The research also showed that in order to minimize the problems and hens improve the writing skill of the students, the need for the teachers to give several writing works both in the class room and at home and the need to give appropriate and sufficient feedbacks were stressed. Finally, based on the findings conclusions and recommendations were made.