ERROR CORRECTION TECHNIQUES IN THE EFL CLASSROOM: EXPLICIT VS. IMPLICIT FEEDBACK
Keywords:
error correction, EFL, explicit feedback, implicit feedback, language accuracy, learner autonomy, corrective feedbackAbstract
Effective error correction is vital in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms, but opinions vary regarding the most efficient approach. This paper examines the pedagogical impact of explicit (direct) versus implicit (indirect) feedback in helping learners recognize and correct errors. By analyzing student performance and engagement in classrooms where different feedback types were used, the study concludes that while explicit correction accelerates grammatical accuracy, implicit feedback fosters deeper learner autonomy and fluency. A balanced application based on learner level and context is recommended.
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