نحو مزيد من التاكيد على الاصغاء الاستيعابي كضرورة للكفاءة الشفوية في المدارس الاعدادية في العراق == Towards More Emphasis on Aural Comprehension as a Prerequisite for Oral Proficiency at the Iraqi Secondary Schools
Author name:
خنساء جبار مرهون
Supervisor name:
جميل قاسم حميد
General topic:
Foreign Languages
Specific topic:
English - Language
Degree:
Master
University:
University Of Basrah - College Of Education For Human Sciences - Department Of English Language
Language:
English
University location:
Basrah
First pages:
06T1069 - p.pdf
Abstract:
Teaching listening comprehension plays a vital role in second language learning in which it is the basis for the future acquisition of other language skills : speaking , reading and writing. In spite of its significant role, listening skill has long been allocated slight attention in research, teaching, and assessment. The main goal of this investigation is to shed light on the effect of listening skill as a way to improve and achieve success in oral communication. The present study aims to investigate teachers' abilities in teaching listening skill through piloting three main instruments : First, by exploring teachers' productivity in teaching listening through conducting questionnaire for the teachers of English at the secondary stage in Basra governorate. Second , conducting teachers' questionnaire which was supported by the observation checklist so as to have a close look at the teachers' abilities in using the proper techniques for teaching listening skill. Third, as a supplementary instrument_ a focused interview was carried out with the supervisors of English in Basra Governorate concerning integration of teaching listening skill with teaching English in everyday classroom. Particularly, these supervisors have ample insights on teachers' efficiency in teaching listening skill through their continuing observations of the teachers of English throughout the whole academic year. The study consists of five chapters. Chapter one is an outline of the study; it tackles the problem, hypotheses, objectives, value, scope and procedures of the study. Chapter two comprises basic concepts concerning listening comprehension : importance, negligence, a historical overview of teaching listening, factors affecting listening skill, types of listening and the current situation of teaching listening in Iraq. Chapter three deals with the psychology of listening competence : cognitive processes and the strategies that can be used to enhance listening comprehension. Chapter four has two dimensions : the first dimension shows the research procedures followed to investigate teachers' abilities in teaching listening including the research instruments, sampling, validity, reliability, and the statistical means used in finding out the results of the study. The second one demonstrates the practical investigations and the analysis of the research instruments. Chapter five offers the conclusions of the study which are related to the theoretical and the practical parts accompanied with brief educational recommendations for teachers of English and the educational authority at the Ministry of Education. On the basis of the outcomes obtained from the teachers' questionnaire, the observation checklist and the focused interview with the supervisors of English, the study shows that most of the secondary teachers of English lack adequate knowledge, experience and time concerning teaching listening skill in the prescribed curricula. Besides, there is a significant difference between trained teachers and untrained teachers in teaching listening skill which shows the effect of training courses in increasing teachers' abilities in teaching English. Moreover, the research survey sheds light on the causes that contribute to teachers' inadequacy in teaching listening such as insufficient time for teaching listening, the necessity for special labs for teaching English and the inadequate use of the audio aids in teaching listening skill.
