Using error correction codes to improve writing proficiency of EFL learners in a public school

Abstract

The development of writing as a skill is crucial and challenging in the process of learning English for foreign language students. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the impact of error correction codes on certain elements within the writing skill as a teaching method. The research follows a quasi-experimental design; data collection involved observations and two tests (pre-test and post-test). The research sample consisted of sixty-six second-year high school students from a public school. After analyzing the collected information, the researchers concluded that the implementation of error correction codes had a positive impact on the development of students' writing skills. Furthermore, this research introduces a methodology that is not commonly used in the Ecuadorian context.