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Javid, Choudhary Zahid, Farooq, Muhammad Umar, Umar, Muhammad, Gulzar, Malik Ajmal |
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NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry; Jun2017, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p44-66, 23p |
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This empirical study is an attempt to analyze perceptions of Saudi preparatory year EFL learners regarding various dynamics of English language teaching along gender lines. This survey exploited a Likert-scale questionnaire to generate data related to their perceived attitudes towards ELT in the context of Saudi higher education. 132 participants from a Saudi university were investigated through a self-developed survey. The final instrument had 42 items divided into the following three sub-categories: 1) Saudi EFL learners' attitudes towards English Language and its culture, 2) Saudi EFL learners' attitudes towards ELT learning /teaching, and 3) Saudi EFL learners' attitudes towards teachers'/learners role. Independentsamples T-test was run to identify whether any significant difference exists in the perceptions of Saudi male and female EFL learners. The results of statistical analyses exhibited significant differences along gender lines as the third sub-categories was concerned, whereas no such differences were reported for the first two. Findings have also revealed that Saudi EFL learners seem to believe that learning a foreign language is easier if it is supported by society and surroundings. Both groups have shown high preferences towards friendly teachers and the use of target language in classes. Participants of this study have positive attitudes towards English language, its culture, and high status of English language in Saudi society. Majority of the participants reported to have strong urge to achieve high English language proficiency. Findings also revealed that Saudi male and female EFL learners bore strong instrumental motivation. Recommendations of the study included use of a variety of innovative pedagogical techniques like role-play, simulation, exploiting realia, group/pair work, etc. To ensure better results, Saudi EFL learners need to be exposed to audio-visual teaching aids as well as training to exploit modern technology to practice target language in real-life situations in addition to the academic setting of EFL classrooms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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