English language education in Jordan: Some recent trends and challenges
The purpose of this paper is to map out the status of English language teaching (ELT) as practised in the Arab World and, specifically, in Jordan today. The study also aims to bring into focus significant issues that need to be addressed in ELT in the Arab World. This paper presents a review of t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cogent OA
2016
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/38963/1/English_language_education_in_Jordan.pdf http://eprints.usm.my/38963/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1156809 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The purpose of this paper is to map out the status of English language
teaching (ELT) as practised in the Arab World and, specifically, in Jordan today. The
study also aims to bring into focus significant issues that need to be addressed in
ELT in the Arab World. This paper presents a review of the current status of English
language education, with an emphasis on the need for urgent reforms in the teaching
of English in the Arab World. Further, longitudinal data in respect to classroom
and workplace English proficiency are presented. English language education seems
to be up-to-date teacher-centred and bound to other issues such as teaching the
textbook rather than focusing on developing lifelong strategies. There is a critical
need for writing national standards for English language professional development
programmes that should be based on the findings of sound research. The paper
highlights the significance of teaching English language through observing and
reviewing the current practices. |
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