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Bridging the gaps : EFL teacher preparation programs a study in Saudi Arabian context
Other Title(s)
لسد الفجوات : برامج إعداد معلمي اللغة الإنجليزية دراسة في السياق السعودي
Author
Source
Journal of Educitioial and Psychological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 32 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.191-207, 17 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Palestine (Gaza Strip)
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Educational Sciences
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
Abstract EN
Although English, as a core school subject in Saudi Arabia, has been around for almost a century now, the EFL teachers' preparation programs in Saudi Arabia still fail to deliver, help or even set a plan for change as the English proficiency for Saudi students in schools and colleges has for long been low.
The current study aimed to investigate some, and might be hidden, causes for the low English achievements for students in Saudi Arabia.
Qualitative meta-analysis was used in which four faculty members were semi-structurally interviewed.
The findings show that, 1) the average score of Saudi students in TOEFL, as an English standardized test, were low and below expectations especially in reading and writing, 2) there is a huge gap between what students in EFL programs learn and the demands of modern teaching, 3) many EFL programs lack adequate teaching courses and practices, 4) lack of interaction and exposure to native speakers is also problematic and caused shortcomings.
The study recommends that more serious redemptions needed despite the recent efforts.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Ubayki, Walid Bin Ibrahim. 2019. Bridging the gaps : EFL teacher preparation programs a study in Saudi Arabian context. Journal of Educitioial and Psychological Sciences،Vol. 3, no. 32, pp.191-207.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-970722
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Ubayki, Walid Bin Ibrahim. Bridging the gaps : EFL teacher preparation programs a study in Saudi Arabian context. Journal of Educitioial and Psychological Sciences Vol. 3, no. 32 (Dec. 2019), pp.191-207.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-970722
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Ubayki, Walid Bin Ibrahim. Bridging the gaps : EFL teacher preparation programs a study in Saudi Arabian context. Journal of Educitioial and Psychological Sciences. 2019. Vol. 3, no. 32, pp.191-207.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-970722
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 205-207
Record ID
BIM-970722