English Education In Oman

Author : Rahma Al-Mahrooqi,Christopher Denman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811302657

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English Education in Oman by Rahma Al-Mahrooqi,Christopher Denman Pdf

This book explores an area that has been somewhat overlooked in the literature to date – the current status and future trends of English education in Oman. It offers a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the subject and explores areas of English education in Oman that have, until now, been little investigated. It explores these issues from a variety of perspectives: the professionalization of English teachers in the country; the implementation of novel teaching methodologies, curricula, and assessment approaches, into what are, in many ways, still very traditional education settings; the integration of learner identity into English language instruction; country- and culture-specific concerns with conducting research with Omani participants; the strategic demands of building stronger links between education and workforce needs; and developing learner autonomy and motivation.

Author : Rahma Al-Mahrooqi,Christopher Denman
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443871501

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Issues in English Education in the Arab World by Rahma Al-Mahrooqi,Christopher Denman Pdf

Though diverse, the Arab world boasts a unique culture and native language, both of which are unlike those found in English-speaking countries. Perhaps due to the nature of these differences, Arab-Western relations have been described as existing on one of the world’s great cultural fault-lines. Debate about the potential effects, both positive and negative, of English-medium education and the learning of English in the region’s schools and universities is one expression of this. Even as debate continues, issues of politics, culture, social mobility, and identity are played out in the English language classrooms of the Arab world on a daily basis. The current volume explores some of the concerns related to the place of English and English-medium education in the Arab world. It examines issues of the relationship between English, Arabic, cultural identity and power in the region within a historical and contemporary framework; the experiences of learners from Arabic-medium secondary schools adjusting to English-medium colleges; and the challenges and potential rewards of promoting student-centered classrooms and technology in traditionally teacher-centered environments. These issues are explored from the perspectives of teachers, students, researchers and other stakeholders in Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Sudan.

Author : Denman, Christopher,Al-Mahrooqi, Rahma
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522558477

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Handbook of Research on Curriculum Reform Initiatives in English Education by Denman, Christopher,Al-Mahrooqi, Rahma Pdf

Different regions of the world are making increasing demands for educational reform, especially when institutions are dissatisfied with the level of proficiency of their graduates. Since the realization of how important English education is to global success, reform to English education is becoming progressively vital in societies all over the world. The Handbook of Research on Curriculum Reform Initiatives in English Education provides research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of a variety of areas related to English education and reform, as well as applications within curriculum development and instructional design. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as teachers’ roles, teaching methods, and professional development, this book is ideally designed for researchers, educators, administrators, policymakers, interpreters, translators, and linguists seeking current research on the existing body of knowledge about curriculum reform in English education in an international context.

Author : Simon Borg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : English language
ISBN : 9948037693

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Investigating English language teaching and learning in Oman by Simon Borg Pdf

Author : Robert Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Springer
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319467788

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English Language Education Policy in the Middle East and North Africa by Robert Kirkpatrick Pdf

This volume offers insights on English language education policies in Middle Eastern and North African countries, through state-of-the-art reports giving clear assessments of current policies and future trends, each expertly drafted by a specialist. Each chapter contains a general description of English education polices in the respective countries, and then expands on how the local English education policies play out in practice in the education system at all levels, in the curriculum, in teaching, and in teacher training. Essays cover issues such as the balance between English and the acquisition of the national language or the Arabic language, as well as political, cultural, economic and technical elements that strengthen or weaken the learning of English. This volume is essential reading for researchers, policy makers, and teacher trainers for its invaluable insights in the role of each of the stakeholders in the implementation of policies.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1829 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799834397

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Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

The delivery of quality education to students relies heavily on the actions of an institution’s administrative staff. Effective leadership strategies allow for the continued progress of modern educational initiatives. It is crucial to investigate how effective administrators lead their organizations in challenging and difficult times and promote the accomplishments of their organization. Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs is a vital reference source that offers theoretical and pedagogical research concerning the management of educational systems on both the national and international scale. It also explores academic administration as well as administrative effectiveness in achieving organizational goals. Highlighting a range of topics such as strategic planning, human resources, and school culture, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for educators, administrators, principals, superintendents, board members, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and students.

Author : Simon Borg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9948152433

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Researching English language teaching and teacher development in Oman by Simon Borg Pdf

Author : Amira Al Shabibi
Publisher : Eliva Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9994989480

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Omani English Language Teachers First Year in the Classroom by Amira Al Shabibi Pdf

The principal aim of this study is to investigate the experience of novice English language teachers in the Sultanate of Oman. Within this broad perspective, the study focuses on the critical period of transition of these novice teachers from teacher education into the actual world of teaching. It also highlights the challenges of this transition and emphasizes issues related to it such as the socialisation process and the support required in this regard. The ultimate aim of the study is to develop insights into the experience of novice ELT teachers in Oman from their own perspectives in order to make this transition easier and their experience a more positive one. The study followed the experience of four novice ELT teachers over the course of a full academic year, their first year of teaching. The study adopted a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews as the principal method of data collection. The study highlights the interaction of a range of interrelated factors which collectively shape the experience of ELT novice teachers. It provides evidence of the complexity of this experience and focuses on the importance of considering the novice teachers' own perspectives on this experience. The study also emphasizes the impact of the workplace context on their experience, especially on their socialisation process. The study shows that the four novice teachers of this study went through a number of stages in their development during their first year of teaching. The major challenge that the participants of this study encountered was reality shock.

Author : Osman Z. Barnawi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351997188

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Neoliberalism and English Language Education Policies in the Arabian Gulf by Osman Z. Barnawi Pdf

Over the past two decades, the Arabian oil-rich Gulf countries have faced enormous social, political, economic, cultural, religious, ideological and epistemological upheaval. Through detailed, critical comparative investigation, Neoliberalism and English Language Education Policies in the Arabian Gulf examines the impact of such disruption on education policies in a political and economic union, consisting of six countries: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Using data collected from a wide range of sources, this thought-provoking book documents the inner workings of neoliberalism across a strategic geographical area of the Islamic world. The book teases apart the complex issues surrounding the ways in which access to English has been envisioned, contested, and protected from being challenged among different players within and between the Gulf countries. Osman Z. Barnawi explores the intensifying ideological debates between Islamic culture and Western neoliberal values, and questions whether Islamic values and traditions have been successfully harmonised with neoliberal capitalist development strategies for nation building in the Arabian Gulf region. Neoliberalism and English Language Education Policies in the Arabian Gulf will be of interest to academics, researchers and postgraduates working in the fields of language education and, more specifically, TESOL, applied linguistics, education policy, and teacher education.

Author : Alotumi, Mohialdeen
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668485477

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Integrating TPACK and CALL in English Language Teaching by Alotumi, Mohialdeen Pdf

Teaching English, or any other language, in the 21st century requires teachers to be competent in using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) to alleviate learning of subject matter and assess methods of instruction in different contexts. To be CALL competent, English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers should have acquired the seven subdomains of technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) regarding their subject matter before going into their teaching practice. As the learning environment evolves, technology plays a crucial role, so EFL teachers need to be well-prepared to deal with it. Therefore, English language teacher education (ELTE) should bear the onus of acquainting student teachers with all the necessary knowledge domains connecting content, pedagogy, and technology. Integrating TPACK and CALL in English Language Teaching presents the EFL context of the world and examines the underpinnings of ELTE and its connection to technology. It emphasizes that current EFL student teachers in the ELTE programs across the world should be empowered with TPACK applicable to their subject matter to integrate CALL effectively into prospective instruction. Besides foregrounding current challenges and exploring germane research in the world, the book provides an insightful examination of the field of CALL. Covering topics such as English language teacher education (ELTE), computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and EFL TPACK, this premier reference source is ideal for professionals, researchers, policymakers, and executives concerned with implementing technology integration in EFL teacher education programs.

Author : Ali Al-Issa,Seyyed-Abdolhamid Mirhosseini
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429941276

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Worldwide English Language Education Today by Ali Al-Issa,Seyyed-Abdolhamid Mirhosseini Pdf

This book explores the ideologies, policies, and practices of English language education around the world today. It shows the ways in which ideology is a constituent part of the social realities of English language teaching (ELT) and how ELT policies and practices are shaped by ideological positions that privilege some participants and marginalize others. Each chapter considers the multiple ideologies underlying the thinking and actions of different members of society about ELT and how these inform overt and covert policies at the national level and beyond. They examine the implications of investigating ELT ideologies and policies for advancing socio-political understandings of practical aspects such as instruction, materials, assessment, and teacher education in the field. Introducing new persepctives on the theory and practice of language teaching today, this book is ideal reading for researchers and postgraduate students interested in applied linguistics and language education, faculty members of higher education institutions, English language teachers, and policy makers and planners.

Author : Tran Le Huu Nghia,Ly Thi Tran,Mai Tuyet Ngo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789819943388

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English Language Education for Graduate Employability in Vietnam by Tran Le Huu Nghia,Ly Thi Tran,Mai Tuyet Ngo Pdf

This open access book examines the teaching and learning of English for employability in Vietnamese higher education. Its content is framed within one country to better examine the research issues within the influence of contextual factors. This book investigates how English can contribute to the development of students' employability capitals, particularly in the aspects of human capital, social capital, cultural capital, identity capital, and psychological capital. It presents employers' and employees’ perspectives of how and why English is increasingly important for career development. This book is a collection of discussions and viewpoints from teachers, students, and other stakeholders like employers, graduates, and course coordinators on current practices and their proposed improvements to prepare students for their future education, work and life. Based on empirical evidence, this book calls for repositioning English language education within the employability agenda to elevate its status and increase stakeholders' engagement. This book contributes to current debates on advancing the effectiveness of English language education in non-English speaking countries, as a response to internationalization and globalization.

Author : Salah Troudi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030532970

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Critical Issues in Teaching English and Language Education by Salah Troudi Pdf

This edited book brings together a collection of research-based chapters that address a variety of topics related to the teaching of English in different contexts around the world. The chapters are informed by a critical approach to research, employing a variety of research methods to question and problematize taken-for-granted definitions and practices in areas such as classroom pedagogy, testing, curriculum, language policy, the position of English as a medium of instruction, educational management, teacher education, materials and evaluation. This book addresses a major gap in theoretical and research literature in the area of teaching English, and it will be of interest to trainee and practising teachers, research students and scholars of EFL and TESOL, and researchers in applied linguistics.

Author : Marzullo, Fabio Perez,Oliveira, Felipe Antonio de
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799850229

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Practical Perspectives on Educational Theory and Game Development by Marzullo, Fabio Perez,Oliveira, Felipe Antonio de Pdf

The video game market continues to increase, reaching millions of users on a variety of platforms and revealing how engaging and pervasive gaming can be. Games create engagement and offer both entertainment and a powerful way to understand and interact with the world. It is natural that educators see the potential of games as a learning tool that can support students who have difficulties learning and also reinvent it. Practical Perspectives on Educational Theory and Game Development is a critical scholarly resource that combines educational scenarios and game fundamentals in order to improve the way people learn and evolve. The book supports professionals with the creation of strategies for using gamification and game-based learning theory with effectiveness and measured results. Featuring a wide range of topics such as entrepreneurship, gamification, and traditional learning, this book is ideal for academicians, education professionals, curriculum designers, educational game developers, researchers, and students.

Author : Milton George,Sergio Saleem Scatolini
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527545755

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Education and Society in the Middle East and North Africa by Milton George,Sergio Saleem Scatolini Pdf

In the past, the Middle East and the so-called Muslim world used to be beacons of learning and critical thought. Although historical variables—such as conquest, internal conflict, and colonization—demoted their position on the global stage, changes are now in the offing. In these interesting times, a growing number of educators, thinkers and visionaries are trying both to find and to generate new approaches to the past, present, and future of the region. This book is a collection of articles which reflect on various aspects related to education and society in the Middle East and North Africa (also known as the MENA region), their peoples and educational processes. It provides a platform for people to join the global conversation and to contribute to it with data which are relevant to regional concerns, research and practices. This is necessary because many of the theories and research findings which are still being used to understand the region were generated elsewhere and, despite their lack of regional representativeness, were generalized as the most trustworthy interpretive tools across the world. Hence, there is a need for the world to open up to the voices from the MENA region.