Libyan teachers selection of materials in EFL reading classroom

The aim of the study is to identify the materials used for teaching English as a ForeignLanguage (EFL) reading and the difficulties in selecting materials that cater to learners needsand abilities. It is also aimed to analyse teachers views on English Language Teaching(ELT) materials in reading less...

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Main Author:	Aljadi, Abdulhadi Masaud Alsanousi
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description	The aim of the study is to identify the materials used for teaching English as a ForeignLanguage (EFL) reading and the difficulties in selecting materials that cater to learners needsand abilities. It is also aimed to analyse teachers views on English Language Teaching(ELT) materials in reading lessons and the principles considered in selecting or constructingreading materials. Qualitative method was applied in this study. The data were collected throughpre-interview, reading lesson plans and post interview which involved three English as ForeignLanguage (EFL) Libyan teachers from Libyan international schools. The data was analysed usingthe semantic analysis. The finding showed that the common reading materials used by Englishas a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers are reading texts, quizzes, pictures, and musicvideos. It was proven that the factors that influence teachers views on readingmaterials selection are motivation, proficiency, interest, and subject matter. This study alsofound that teachers views on reading materials are highly influenced by their teachingexperience as well as students and contextual factors. However, the participants stressedthat the insufficient professional development training impedes them in gaining enough skills inteaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) reading and in selecting materials. This studyprovides better understanding and justification of the criteria set by the respective teachers inselecting or constructing reading materials. It will help educators and education policy plannersthrough insights on the needs of English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in enhancing theirknowledge in materialsselection.
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spelling	oai:ir.upsi.edu.my:57582021-04-05 Libyan teachers selection of materials in EFL reading classroom 2018 Aljadi, Abdulhadi Masaud Alsanousi LB Theory and practice of education The aim of the study is to identify the materials used for teaching English as a ForeignLanguage (EFL) reading and the difficulties in selecting materials that cater to learners needsand abilities. It is also aimed to analyse teachers views on English Language Teaching(ELT) materials in reading lessons and the principles considered in selecting or constructingreading materials. Qualitative method was applied in this study. The data were collected throughpre-interview, reading lesson plans and post interview which involved three English as ForeignLanguage (EFL) Libyan teachers from Libyan international schools. The data was analysed usingthe semantic analysis. The finding showed that the common reading materials used by Englishas a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers are reading texts, quizzes, pictures, and musicvideos. It was proven that the factors that influence teachers views on readingmaterials selection are motivation, proficiency, interest, and subject matter. This study alsofound that teachers views on reading materials are highly influenced by their teachingexperience as well as students and contextual factors. However, the participants stressedthat the insufficient professional development training impedes them in gaining enough skills inteaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) reading and in selecting materials. This studyprovides better understanding and justification of the criteria set by the respective teachers inselecting or constructing reading materials. It will help educators and education policy plannersthrough insights on the needs of English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in enhancing theirknowledge in materialsselection. 2018 thesis https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=5758 https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=5758 text eng closedAccess Masters Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi Aghagolzadeh, F. & Tajabadi, F. (2012). A debate on literature as a teachingmaterial in FLT. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 3(1), 205-210.Al-Azri, R. H. & Al-Rashdi, M. H. (2014). The effect of using authentic materials inteaching. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 3 (10), 49 57.Al-Issa, A. (2006). Schema theory and L2 reading comprehension: implications forteaching. Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 3(7), 41-48.Aloqaili, A. S. (2012). The relationship between reading comprehension and critical thinking: Atheoretical study. 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