scholarly journals The Lack of Qualified EFL Teachers in Saudi Schools: A Qualitative Interview Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Trained Teachers ◽  
Efficient Option ◽  
Traditional Approaches

Despite teaching English language in Saudi Arabia for 6 decades, yet the outcomes are unsatisfactory. In this article, the lack of qualified English teachers in Saudi Arabia is the main reason for causing that issue. To address the issue, this study attempts to understand how untrained teachers have a negative influence on students' performance and competence. Unstructured interviews were conducted with students from two Saudi schools to reflect on the problems and obstacles that Saudi pupils encounter as a result of their incompetent instructors. Instead of interviewing instructors, we interviewed students to know the strategies, methods, and techniques employed by their teachers, which resulted in their incapacity to improve. According to the participants, the majority of English teachers in Saudi schools speak Arabic in English lessons rather than English. They also employ traditional approaches such as the teacher-centered method. They educate and explain in English, but when they reach a major obstacle, they immediately switch to Arabic as an efficient option. The study's findings highlight the necessity of having trained teachers to teach English in EFL programs in Saudi Arabia. The study's objective is to demonstrate that instructors are at the heart of the issues that affecting students' growth and how to assist them to overcome those problems.  

scholarly journals Scope of Cooperative Learning (CL) Strategies in Teaching English to Saudi Adult EFL Learners: A Study of Practical Barriers and Possible Implications

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ishtiaq ◽  
Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Educational Administration ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Efl Teachers

This study aims at investigating the teachers’ practices and perceptions in teaching English in Saudi Arabia by viewing their stance on Cooperative Learning (CL) — an innovative teaching approach proposed to raise the language proficiency level of adult EFL learners. The study has been conducted in Qassim University, Saudi Arabia—a vibrant and flourishing EFL context. A quantitative tool (a questionnaire) has been used to collect data and to serve qualitative purposes. It reports 80 EFL teachers’ (40 males and 40 females) perceptions about CL using a 17-items comprehensive survey covering all the possible barriers in the way of implementing CL strategies in EFL classes. The survey items also explore how the EFL teachers in Saudi Arabia foresee the implications of making such an innovative move in their classes. The responses have been analyzed on a 5-point Likert scale which ranges from strongly disagree-disagree-neutral-agree-strongly agree. Major findings are that CL strategies have practical barriers but their implications are far more positive. The barriers are mainly due to the wrong learning habits of the adult EFL learners in Qassim University and lack of will and vision of the educational administration. The study recommends that CL strategies need to be given due consideration and support by the administrators and policy makers to raise the proficiency level of adult EFL learners. The study also allays the misconception that majority of the practitioners in English language teaching field are not ready to practice and implement CL strategies in their classes.

scholarly journals YouTube as a Learning Tool to Improve Students’ Speaking Skills as Perceived by EFL Teachers in Secondary School

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Thamer Binmahboob
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Secondary Stage ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Language Instructors ◽  
Analytical Approaches ◽  
Speaking Skills

YouTube has been shown to be a rich source for teaching speaking in EFL contexts. However, the use of YouTube is developing speaking skills is still understudied in the Saudi EFL context. The full use and awardees of YouTube resources are not well articulated by many EFL teachers in Saudi Arabia. This study attempted to examine the perceptions of English instructors of using YouTube to improve the speaking skills of the students in the secondary stage in Saudi Arabia. The English instructors’ attitudes towards YouTube and the best ways to use YouTube in the class were examined. The descriptive and analytical approaches have been applied in order to design the research. For data collection, a questionnaire has been designed to addresses the research topic. It was distributed on a sample of English language instructors (30 EFL instructors) in the secondary stage in Riyadh city in Saudi Arabia. The findings of the study showed that English language instructors see that YouTube is a highly beneficial instructional tool in improving the speaking skills of the secondary school students. It was found that the instructors have positive attitudes towards YouTube. They expressed that YouTube lessens the students’ anxiety and allow the students to learn faster, retain attention for a long time and motivates the students to learn the language. On the other hand, the findings showed that YouTube can be used in different ways in the class such as asking the students to comment on a particular video or to give some details, discuss, pose questions and give answers. YouTube gives a real chance for the students to interact in the class and to speak freely and get improved in pronunciation. The study recommended using YouTube as an integral instructive tool in English language classes.

scholarly journals STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVE AND EXPERIENCE ON THE USE OF ENGLISH AS MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS CLASS: A QUALITATIVE INTERVIEW STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Novel Doloksaribu ◽  
Debora Chaterin Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
English Medium Instruction ◽  
International English

As higher education institutions strive to become increasingly international, English-medium teaching has become a main concern to develop students’ English proficiency in preparing them for international competition. Therefore, this study aims to investigate students’ perceptions and experience on a program called PEBUC. It is a program devised by the Faculty of Economy at Universitas Advent Indonesia (UNAI) in which the concept is derived from English Medium Instruction (EMI). It is a qualitative interview study, used to assess people’s experience, perceptions, behaviors and other aspects. Semi-structured interview was implemented to 10 informants who had experienced taking the program. The findings of this study showed two themes emerged on how students perceived the program; those themes are Promote Thinking-learning system and Stimulate Learners’ Engagement. Furthermore, there are two themes that characterize the experience of informants on the program; which are, Enhance recognition of English Language and Self-regulated learning. Meanwhile regarding the needs of program development there are two themes emerged: Learning Resources and Analysis on Students’ Prerequisites. All themes emerged from obtained sub-themes.

scholarly journals Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Emotional Intelligence of EFL Teachers in Saudi Arabia: Implications to Teaching Performance and Institutional Effectiveness

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
Joel C. Meniado
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
English Language ◽  
Institutional Effectiveness ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
High Level ◽  
Very High

Many studies have extensively investigated the antecedents, consequences, and relationships of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) in corporate and industrial settings, but not in educational contexts particularly in the field of English language teaching. To expand the existing literature in OCB and EI, this study investigated the levels and relationship of OCB and EI of college English teachers in an English language institute in the western region of Saudi Arabia. It tried to answer the following research questions: 1) What is the level of OCB and EI of the respondents? 2) Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’ OCB and EI? Using descriptive correlational research design with adapted organizational citizenship behavior and emotional intelligence scales as data gathering instruments, this study found that the respondents had very high level of OCB. Specifically, the findings revealed that the OCBs under altruism, civic virtue, and compliance dimensions were rated as very high while those under sportsmanship and courtesy were assessed as high. Findings also indicated that the EFL teachers had high level of EI. Lastly, the study proved that there was a significant, positive relationship between the respondents’ organizational citizenship behaviors and emotional intelligence. Based on the findings, the study concludes that the respondents have the potential to excel in their job and are able to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness. This asset should be enriched and sustained by implementing more relevant OCB/EI-friendly policies and practices that support conducive school climate, transformational leadership, and emotional well-being.

scholarly journals Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Emotional Intelligence of EFL Teachers in Saudi Arabia: Implications to Teaching Performance and Institutional Effectiveness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel C. Meniado
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
English Language ◽  
Institutional Effectiveness ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
High Level ◽  
Very High

Many studies have extensively investigated the antecedents, consequences, and relationships of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) in corporate and industrial settings, but not in educational contexts particularly in the field of English language teaching. To expand the existing literature in OCB and EI, this study investigated the levels and relationship of OCB and EI of college English teachers in an English language institute in the western region of Saudi Arabia. It tried to answer the following research questions: 1) What is the level of OCB and EI of the respondents? 2) Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’ OCB and EI? Using descriptive correlational research design with adapted organizational citizenship behavior and emotional intelligence scales as data gathering instruments, this study found that the respondents had very high level of OCB. Specifically, the findings revealed that the OCBs under altruism, civic virtue, and compliance dimensions were rated as very high while those under sportsmanship and courtesy were assessed as high. Findings also indicated that the EFL teachers had high level of EI. Lastly, the study proved that there was a significant, positive relationship between the respondents’ organizational citizenship behaviors and emotional intelligence. Based on the findings, the study concludes that the respondents have the potential to excel in their job and are able to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness. This asset should be enriched and sustained by implementing more relevant OCB/EI-friendly policies and practices that support conducive school climate, transformational leadership, and emotional well-being.

scholarly journals Use of First Language in the Classroom: Non-native EFL Teachers’ Beliefs in Teaching English to Adult Learners in Bilingual Context

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
Noor Raha Mohd Radzuan ◽  
Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
First Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Efl Teachers

This study aims to investigate the perspectives of non-native English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers across mother tongue and gender, and their male and female adult students, regarding the use of Arabic in the EFL classrooms at the university level in Saudi Arabia. The study specifically seeks to investigate the perspectives of non-native Arab and non-Arab EFL teachers as they, working in the native Arab setting, often resort to Arabic (Al-Nofaie, 2010; Machaal, 2012). However, there are glaring research gaps about non-native EFL teachers’ and adult learners’ beliefs on the use of first language (L1) in the classroom. For this purpose, the study used quantitative research design, and administered two questionnaires, one for the teachers and the other for the students. Students’ questionnaire complemented that of the teachers. Forty teachers and sixty students were selected based on stratified random sampling. The findings of the study revealed that all camps of teachers, Arab, non-Arab, male, female, and students were in favour of judicious bilingual approach. The study finds statistically significant difference between the beliefs of Arab and non-Arab EFL teachers about the use of L1. The findings suggest that Arab EFL teachers’ use of Arabic is extensive, while non-Arab EFL teachers’ use of Arabic is well-timed. The study suggested practical implications for the improvement of English Language Teaching (ELT) in Saudi Arabia by recommending planned, occasional and judicious use of L1 while teaching EFL adult learners.

scholarly journals English Language Teaching in KSA in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Positive Outcomes

2021 ◽  
pp. 147-159
Author(s):  
Reem A. Al-Samiri
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
E Learning

The pandemic of 2020 was a watershed moment for all educators worldwide as schools and universities were forced to close their doors to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Thus, a new movement towards widespread e-learning emerged with unknown consequences for learners and educators alike. The situation in Saudi Arabia was no exception. The purpose of this study is to explore how English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching and learning at the tertiary level in Saudi Arabia was impacted negatively and positively by the move to online learning. It reviews research published since the onset of the pandemic, with a specific focus on English language teaching at Saudi universities, to analyze the challenges faced by Saudi EFL teachers and learners since the shift to e-learning. One of the biggest challenges observed was students’ lack of motivation, which upon further review was found to be linked to other contributing factors, such as technological issues, inapt learning environments, and students’ mental health. This paper also examines the unforeseen positive outcomes resulting from the digital transformation, including the benefits of the flexibility of place and time and promotion of particular language skills. The current research synthesis will help contribute to the knowledge of online English teaching in the Saudi context.

scholarly journals Pedagogic Effectiveness of Digital Storytelling in Improving Speaking Skills of Saudi EFL learners

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayam Mohamed Salama Eissa
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Conventional Methods

The purpose of this study is to find why adult learners are unable to speak English as Foreign language (EFL) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it tests the pedagogy of adopting the strategy of Digital Story Telling (DST) in teaching English as a foreign language. The study is applied on Northern Boarder University as a case study. The first question raised in this study is whether the conventional methods of teaching are the reason behind their failure of speaking the English language and whether the modification in the pedagogy of teaching affects the learners' speaking skill. To this end, data are collected through a questionnaire. Furthermore, a model of a teaching program, based on using DST strategy, is improved and tested with a group of learners at the chosen university in Saudi Arabia. The findings reveal that the learners at the selected university find difficulty in speaking English, and that applying DST as a pedagogy help the students to develop their overall speaking skill. These findings assist EFL teachers in Saudi Arabia in creating a conducive atmosphere in and out their classes, which will motivate the learners a lot to speak English fluently. The conclusion of the research recommends that EFL teachers should modify their conventional methods of teaching English as a foreign language; they may apply the strategy of using DST on their students to test the competence of the hypothesis.

scholarly journals Ghanaian EFL Teachers Working in Asia: Benefits and Implications for English Teachers Working Overseas

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mark Treve
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Attitudes Toward Teaching ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
English Speaking

The present study explores teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL) in Asia, their attitudes toward teaching English, the roles of teaching the English language, motivations, benefits, implications, and the reason they are highly recognized in non-English speaking countries. The researcher applied the qualitative method through semi-structured interviews with (n=4) Ghanaian teachers working in three countries in Asia as EFL instructors; their strengths and weaknesses were investigated. The result of semi-structured interviews revealed that Ghanaian teachers' primary role in Asia is to teach English and literacy skills. Moreover, the reasons they chose to work in Asia are higher salaries and better working conditions. Their inability to speak the local language and culture diversity were their weaknesses. Native and Non-native English teachers' preferences, which directly/indirectly affect English teaching, are discussed.  The respondents' positive attitude toward English teaching overseas is also investigated and presented. This empirical study revealed the globalization of English in the 21st century.

Exploring the views of stroke survivors around post stroke fatigue in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative interview study

Physiotherapy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. e105
Author(s):  
W. Alahmari ◽  
A. Alhowimel ◽  
M. Alotaibi ◽  
E. Kontou ◽  
P. Logan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document