English Language Education Policy In The Middle East And North Africa

Author : Robert Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Springer
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 47,5 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 : Samantha Curle,Holi Ibrahim Holi Ali,Awad Alhassan,Sergio Saleem Scatolini
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-16
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781350238565

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English-Medium Instruction in Higher Education in the Middle East and North Africa by Samantha Curle,Holi Ibrahim Holi Ali,Awad Alhassan,Sergio Saleem Scatolini Pdf

English-Medium Instruction (EMI) is a rapidly growing global phenomenon in countries where English is a second or foreign language. This book focuses on empirical research studies conducted on this growing trend in the Middle East and North Africa, an under-researched area with regards to the effects and challenges of the implementation of EMI in higher education. The contributors are researchers with first-hand experience in countries in the region, including Iran, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Turkey. Each chapter follows a consistent structure, allowing comparisons to be drawn between policies and practices in different countries. Topics covered include investigating perceptions and attitudes of both students and lecturers, opportunities and challenges afforded by EMI, as well as the evolution of EMI practices. By exploring these issues, through the lens of a decolonial critical approach, this volume informs theory underlying research into the phenomenon of EMI in the region.

Author : Milton George,Sergio Saleem Scatolini
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 41,7 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.

Author : Kathleen Bailey,David Nunan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781003818380

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Research on English Language Teaching and Learning in the Middle East and North Africa by Kathleen Bailey,David Nunan Pdf

The tenth volume in the TIRF-Routledge series, this book features research on the teaching and learning of English in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). With chapters written by TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grant awardees and internationally known scholars, the volume addresses contemporary challenges and considerations to teaching English in the MENA context. With empirical research covering a wide range of under-studied contexts, this book provides important insights and future directions to improve research and instruction. Offering up-to-date research at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, this volume is an essential resource for language education programs and pre-service teachers. Chapter 7 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Author : Hayo Reinders,Christine Coombe,Andrew Littlejohn,Dara Tafazoli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030134136

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Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching by Hayo Reinders,Christine Coombe,Andrew Littlejohn,Dara Tafazoli Pdf

This edited collection presents a study of innovation in teaching, learning, assessment and teacher development practices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The thirteen research-based chapters in this collection examine recent innovations in English language teaching, drawing on classroom, administrative and learning experiences from seven of the countries in the region. The major trends analyzed across the volume include the language skills of reading and writing and the prevalence of technology and technology-enhanced instruction. It highlights that innovative teaching, learning and assessment practices that are now in place in virtually all levels of English language teaching and learning from primary school to university to adult education sectors, and reflects on possible ways forward for innovation in the field of ELT. This book will provide valuable insight for scholars of applied linguistics and practitioners working in language policy,

Author : Atta Gebril
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027265791

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Applied Linguistics in the Middle East and North Africa by Atta Gebril Pdf

This volume offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of applied research efforts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This region has not received due attention in the literature and this publication provides a much-needed contribution to the existing body of knowledge. The editor recruited a number of renowned scholars who either work in the MENA countries or have experience doing research in this region to contribute to this project. The selection of chapters ensured representation of applied linguistics efforts in North Africa, the Levant, and the Gulf. The book looks into language research within social and educational MENA contexts. The final part of the book provides a forward-looking perspective about applied linguistics research and practices in the Middle East and North Africa. The book is primarily written for those interested in applied linguistics, particularly researchers, graduate students, and language professionals in the MNEA region.

Author : Sahbi Hidri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783319985336

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English Language Teaching Research in the Middle East and North Africa by Sahbi Hidri Pdf

This edited collection examines a range of English Language Teaching (ELT) research in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). While the MENA context has witnessed considerable change in recent years, it has so far been under-represented in ELT research at both the regional and the international level. This book aims to fill that gap by surveying the current state of the field, examining in detail a range of issues and concepts, and suggesting future directions for further research. It will be of interest to ELT researchers and practitioners in general - not just those based in MENA contexts themselves.

Author : Osman Z. Barnawi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Donald F. Staub
Publisher : Springer
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030214210

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Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Foreign Language Education by Donald F. Staub Pdf

Greater student mobility, increasing demand for access to tertiary education, as well as policy changes have spurred rapid expansion of the global higher education sector. However, with increased demand comes considerable variation in the quality of the supply. As higher education is an expensive endeavor for all stakeholders – governments, funders, employers, and families – there are also increasing expectations for accountability and demonstrations of quality. English as a foreign language (EFL) programs, in particular, are under considerable pressure to substantiate their value, resulting in a significant rise in interest around their quality. This volume is the outcome of a May 2018 international conference on quality and specialized accreditation, held in Turkey. The book’s three sections take the reader from the global to the program level, examining trends and best practices in quality assurance and accreditation in EFL programs. The book’s geographic focus is primarily the Middle East and Turkey, yet the issues discussed herein a quite global in nature. This volume will be of interest to educational administrators at the institutional or program level, educational leadership programs focusing on higher education, language teacher preparation programs, and administrators in centralized education systems or accrediting organizations.

Author : Eric Enongene Ekembe,Lauren Harvey,Eric Dwyer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783031143106

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Interface between English Language Education Policies and Practice by Eric Enongene Ekembe,Lauren Harvey,Eric Dwyer Pdf

This book is about the policy-practice praxis in English language education, and draws on research from a diverse range of under-explored international settings to showcase the importance of contextual realities on how policy and practice interact. The case studies covered in the volume come from five continents (Africa, Europe, Asia, and South and North America) and cover 11 countries in total. The authors cover a wide range of themes and identify a number of issues at the interface between policy and practice. In some cases they also highlight local initiatives for navigating these issues, providing contextually-grounded guidance and experience which will be of use to teachers and teacher trainers in other settings. This book will be of interest to policy makers, EMI researchers, ELT practitioners, teacher trainers and trainees, and the broader Applied Linguistics research community.

Author : Alotumi, Mohialdeen
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 42,9 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 : Hassan Abouabdelkader,Barry Tomalin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031426933

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Diversity Education in the MENA Region by Hassan Abouabdelkader,Barry Tomalin Pdf

This book outlines a landscape of diversity education in the MENA region and its repercussions on learners' abilities, outcomes, and prospects. It addresses the concerns of language educators, curriculum designers, language education researchers, students and trainers. Theoretically, the issues of diversity, inclusion and equity share common principles and insights; yet they are not conceived of in this book as interchangeable. These subtle distinctions, as delineated in this book, show that they are complementary and include the principles of quality education which leverage human rights, sustainability and promotion of the human capital. What makes this book distinctive is that it reconsiders the existing pedagogical trends in terms of the current social upheavals, and with reference to the principles of development and progress needed in twenty-first century education.

Author : Linh Phung
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031460807

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Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching by Linh Phung Pdf

Author : Parks, Melissa
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668485521

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Impactful Classroom Experiences in Elementary Schools: Practices and Policies by Parks, Melissa Pdf

With high teacher attrition rates, low pay, and constantly shifting standards, the education system desperately requires a fresh approach. Yet, dedicated teachers continue to enter the classroom with a genuine desire to make a lasting impact on their students' lives. Impactful Classroom Experiences in Elementary Schools: Practices and Policies delves into the challenges and opportunities of American elementary education. It offers teachers research-grounded ideas to develop and deliver engaging learning experiences that enhance students' conceptual understanding. The book focuses on positive strategies for creating meaningful classroom experiences, such as building safe and supportive environments, nurturing curiosity, and encouraging calculated risk-taking. It explores topics like play, communication with families, and nature, highlighting how failure can be a learning opportunity and empowering student expression. Additionally, the book provides practical tips and step-by-step directions for teachers to recreate successful experiences in engaging science, math, and social studies lessons. Impactful Classroom Experiences in Elementary Schools offers educators a roadmap to transform their classrooms into vibrant hubs of learning and personal growth. By incorporating research-backed methods and fostering a love of learning in a supportive atmosphere, teachers can create meaningful connections between students' emotions and their conceptual understanding. This invaluable resource equips teachers with the tools they need to make a lasting impact on their students' educational journey, enabling them to deliver joyful and transformative learning experiences in the elementary school setting.

Author : Hassan Belhiah,Ikbal Zeddari,Nourddine Amrous,Jamal Bahmad,Nourdin Bejjit
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811538056

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English Language Teaching in Moroccan Higher Education by Hassan Belhiah,Ikbal Zeddari,Nourddine Amrous,Jamal Bahmad,Nourdin Bejjit Pdf

This book explores the global spread of English and its ramifications for the status of English in Morocco. It sheds light on motivational issues in English language teaching and learning in Moroccan higher education and examines various teaching practices in terms of: teaching effectiveness, assessment and evaluation, written feedback, English-Arabic translation, and undergraduate supervision. In addition to identifying critical issues in the discipline of English studies and the main challenges facing English departments from historical, institutional, and pedagogical perspectives, it suggests strategies for addressing and overcoming them.