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Table 1 Students’ perception and preference on CF of teachers

From: Assessment focus on essay of university students: the case between language- and non-language based courses in two private universities

Language

Non-language

Preference

Some language teachers are strict about the form. Most focus on both form and content.

Non-language teachers focus more on correct answer

I prefer writing in non-language because I will not worry on the correct structure of my essay

Since the grammar and spelling are important in language, they focus on form

In non-language, understanding of the lesson is more important

I like teachers to correct my essay, grammar, spelling

corrects spelling, punctuation, word choice and grammar

questions thoughts on that topic

I appreciate feedback on form but I prefer comments of non-language because I care more on the idea

focus more on grammar, spelling, scan through organization, and check content.

focus less on spelling and grammar; more on researched ideas

both teachers should remember that grade should relate more about the subject

Language teachers tend to be writing perfectionists

Non-Language also consider spelling of certain terms but not too particular on spelling of common words

I prefer feedback of non-language because I can freely express my thoughts

concentrates more in grammar and spelling

gives consideration on spelling and grammar and concentrates more on content

I prefer feedback from non-language because I often misspell words and sometimes get mixed up with grammar which hinders me from making good essay

Most Language teachers tend to focus more on how sentences are constructed to determine students’ grammar proficiency

Non-Language teachers tend to stick to their given topic disregarding most of the time proper grammar because the words carry vital information for the course

I prefer that teachers judge papers for the content not how they write because not all students have mastered the English language. Personally, I prefer that teachers be meticulous in grammar to allow each student to improve in their writing skills.

Language profs tend to be overly critical about grammar, e.g. tense, spelling, form outweighs content

Tend to review the content and overall projection of the writer’s idea

Writing assessment is effective if profs provide feedback, however, students do not want to see corrections most of the time because frankly, it makes us feel stupid.