Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the English proficiency of the JEEP Program finishers particularly on their speaking and writing skills of Cotabato City State Polytechnic College. The English proficiency of the JEEP finishers was described based on the components of the Speaking and the Writing. Each of the components was rated using the rating scale used in the JEEP accelerate classes. Findings of which served as bases for developing instructional material for EN 121- Writing in the Discipline.
Furthermore, the study sought to answer three specific questions: what was the level of performance of the subjects in Speaking in terms of fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, and comprehension; what was the level of performance of the subjects in Writing in terms of content, organization, vocabulary and grammar; and was there a significant relationship between the level of performance of the subjects in speaking and in writing?
This study employed quantitative method utilizing descriptive, evaluative design in describing the level of performance of the subjects in both speaking and writing skills; while correlation analysis in exploring the relationship between the level of performance of the subjects in speaking and writing was used.
The findings revealed that the level of performance of the subjects in speaking per component was good except for the comprehension, which was excellent. But in general, their level of performance in speaking was good; while the level of performance of the subjects in writing per component was also good except for the grammar component where they only get average. But their overall speaking performance was also good. The findings further revealed that there was a significant relationship between the levels of performance of the subjects in speaking and writing. This means that the subjects performed better in speaking, and it follows their writing performance.
The study concluded that the JEEP Program is effective in developing or enhancing the English Proficiency, particularly in speaking and writing skills of the tertiary students in preparation for their future employment so that they can compete locally and even globally with the sectors which require a high level of English Proficiency. This implies that an individual with good speaking skills may also become a good writer too.
Keywords: English Profeciency, JEEP Program, JEEP Finishers, Cotabato City, Maguindanao.
Title: JOB ENABLING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (JEEP) PROGRAM: EVALUATION OF STUDENTS’ ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Author: ARBAYA HARON-BOQUIA
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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