Abstract: This study was conducted to assess the content-based needs of pre-service elementary teachers in English structure. The Descriptive analysis method of research was used with questionnaire as the main data-gathering tool.
The content-based needs of the pre-service elementary teachers are on verbs, sentence correction and the use of pronouns. On content words, specifically on verbs, sentence correction and pronouns, most errors are committed on tenses, pronouns, conjunctions and prepositions. Tenses of verbs are commonly committed error on verbs while the use of possessive pronouns on pronominal errors.
Cooperative learning, exposure to good grammar, use of skill books and workbooks, and tutorial sessions are seen very appropriate to enhance the aptitude of elementary pre-service teachers of Apayao State College on content and function words.
In the light of the findings, the following are forwarded as recommendations:
1. Utilize the mentioned interventions to enhance the aptitude of elementary pre-service teachers of Apayao State College on content and function words; and
2. Conduct similar study to secondary pre-service teachers.
Keywords: English Structure, Content-Based, English Proficiency, Elementary Preservice Teachers.
Title: Content-Based Assessment in English Structure of Pre-Service Elementary Teachers of Apayao State College, Philippines
Author: Rema Bascos-Ocampo, John John F. Martinez, Janeth T.Dalig, Mark Kervin B. Menor
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3164 (online), ISSN 2348-3156 (Print)
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