An investigation of authenticity in English for Palestine textbooks and classroom interactions
Other Title(s)
استقصاء حول مدى أصالة كتب اللغة الإنجليزية و التفاعلات أثناء الحصص الصفية
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
University
Birzeit University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Department
Department of Education and Psychology
University Country
Palestine (West Bank)
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2018
English Abstract
This descriptive analytical research investigated the concept of authenticity in English language classrooms in Palestinian public schools.
The study explored the extent to which 10th grade English language textbooks and classroom interactions were authentic.
Moreover, English language teacher attitudes towards the use of authentic materials in their classrooms were investigated.
The participants of the study consisted of all 63 English language teachers who teach the 10th grade in Jenin Directorate.
Both qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments were used.
Qualitatively, a checklist adapted from Cando and Esteban (2015) authenticity checklist was used to examine the authenticity of the textbook.
Classroom observations were conducted to explore the authenticity of classrooms interactions.
The researcher observed twenty eight English language periods.
The collected data were coded, categorized and converted to themes.
Quantitatively, a close-ended questionnaire was distributed to all 10th grade English language teachers in Jenin Directorate.
The study concluded that English language classrooms in Palestinian Public schools lack authenticity.
The used textbooks were not genuine as they used unnatural language.
Moreover, English language classrooms didn’t manifest authentic interactions.
Instead, they followed the traditional teaching approach.
However, English language teachers had positive attitudes towards the used of authentic materials.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
134
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction and theoretical framework.
Chapter Two : Literature review.
Chapter Three : Methodology.
Chapter Four : Results.
Chapter Five : Discussion, conclusions, and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Uruq, Ghusun Asi. (2018). An investigation of authenticity in English for Palestine textbooks and classroom interactions. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University, Palestine (West Bank)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-958757
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Uruq, Ghusun Asi. An investigation of authenticity in English for Palestine textbooks and classroom interactions. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University. (2018).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-958757
American Medical Association (AMA)
Uruq, Ghusun Asi. (2018). An investigation of authenticity in English for Palestine textbooks and classroom interactions. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University, Palestine (West Bank)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-958757
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-958757
