Improving Students' English Speaking Proficiency in Saudi Public Schools
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| Title: | Improving Students' English Speaking Proficiency in Saudi Public Schools |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Alharbi, Heba Awadh |
| Source: | International Journal of Instruction. Jan 2015 8(1):105-116. |
| Availability: | International Journal of Instruction. Usak University, College of Education, Ankara Izmir Yolu, 1 Eylul Kampusu, Usak, 64200, Turkey. Tel: +90-5357355455; e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Public Schools, Communicative Competence (Languages), Language Proficiency, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Student Role, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Grammar Translation Method, Elementary Secondary Education, Students |
| Geographic Terms: | Saudi Arabia |
| ISSN: | 1694-609X |
| Abstract: | In English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts, the absence of authentic language learning situations outside the classroom presents a significant challenge to improving students' English communication skills. Specific obstacles in the learning environment can also result in students' limited use of English inside the classroom. These issues ultimately affect students' English speaking capacity. Focusing on the Saudi EFL context, this paper attempted to identify the causes of Saudi students' low proficiency in English communication and provide some recommendations to address these issues. The most significant findings of the paper were: (1) reforming specific Ministry of Education and Higher Education policies in Saudi Arabia is crucial; (2) the Saudi education system should reinforce the use of contemporary approaches to teaching that emphasise problem solving and critical thinking skills and put students in charge of their own learning; and (3) the ministry should consider converting some Saudi public schools into bilingual schools. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 35 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1085263 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts, the absence of authentic language learning situations outside the classroom presents a significant challenge to improving students' English communication skills. Specific obstacles in the learning environment can also result in students' limited use of English inside the classroom. These issues ultimately affect students' English speaking capacity. Focusing on the Saudi EFL context, this paper attempted to identify the causes of Saudi students' low proficiency in English communication and provide some recommendations to address these issues. The most significant findings of the paper were: (1) reforming specific Ministry of Education and Higher Education policies in Saudi Arabia is crucial; (2) the Saudi education system should reinforce the use of contemporary approaches to teaching that emphasise problem solving and critical thinking skills and put students in charge of their own learning; and (3) the ministry should consider converting some Saudi public schools into bilingual schools. |
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| ISSN: | 1694-609X |
