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Controversial topics to increase Saudi learners’ willingness to speak : three-session unit, critical study
Author
Source
Journal of Scientific Research In Education
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 17، ج. 5 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.555-575, 21 p.
Publisher
Ain Shams University Faculty of Women for Arts Science and Education
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
21
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introducing controversial issues as a topic for discussion have been avoided in ELT textbooks.
However, according to the literature review I have conducted related to willingness to communicate in the second language and the use of controversial topics in ESL/EFL classrooms, it was found that discussing controversial issues may correlate with second language acquisition by promoting willingness to speak.
Considering the fact that Saudi university-students are largely reluctant to speak in the second language (English), I decided to conduct a small-case pedagogical - research by designing a three-session unit with the aim of promoting students ’ willingness to communicate in English based on a cultural controversial topic.
The pedagogical intervention aims at developing young Saudi female students ’ speaking skills by increasing their willingness to communicate in English.
This search is divided into two main parts.
The first part describes the unit’s design by discussing the research contexts and participants, rationale behind the unit’s teaching methodology, material and topic and ends with a detailed description of the lessons.
The second part evaluates the unit’s effectiveness in achieving its aims based on data triangulation and concludes with the units ’ limitations and suggestions for future development.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Zir, Maram Nasir Murshid. 2016. Controversial topics to increase Saudi learners’ willingness to speak : three-session unit, critical study. Journal of Scientific Research In Education،Vol. 2016, no. 17، ج. 5, pp.555-575.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-882687
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Zir, Maram Nasir Murshid. Controversial topics to increase Saudi learners’ willingness to speak : three-session unit, critical study. Journal of Scientific Research In Education No. 17, p. 5 (2016), pp.555-575.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-882687
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Zir, Maram Nasir Murshid. Controversial topics to increase Saudi learners’ willingness to speak : three-session unit, critical study. Journal of Scientific Research In Education. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 17، ج. 5, pp.555-575.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-882687
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 567-575
Record ID
BIM-882687