استخدامات معلمي اللغة العربية في الحلقة الثانية من التعليم الأساسي بسلطنة عمان للمعاجم اللغوية و ممارساتهم التدريسية المتعلقة بها

Abstract EN

This study sought to investigate the Arabic teachers’ responses regarding the following: (1) the extent to which Arabic teachers use Arabic dictionaries and possess the knowledge pertaining to dictionary use; (2) the functions for which Arabic teachers use dictionaries; and (3) teaching practices relevant to dictionary use.

To achieve this goal, a questionnaire containing 49 items relevant to the above topics was composed.

Responses of 233 male and female Arabic teachers from the governorate of Muscat were then collected.

The study revealed that most teachers used dictionaries for looking up word meanings and in preparing and implementing reading and literary lessons.

Teachers are also keen on encouraging students to use dictionaries and showing their importance in learning.

However, teachers are sometimes only referring to dictionaries in preparing and implementing grammar, rhetoric and criticism lessons.

The study concluded with suggestions for improvement and research in the field of dictionary teaching.

Key words: Arabic teaching skills- teaching dictionary- school dictionarydictionary functions- skills of dictionary use.