Obstacles in Growth of Learning English Communication Skills for Arab Students: An Investigative Study at Samtha College, Jazan University(KSA) Ms. Abha.

Obstacles in Growth of Learning English Communication Skills for Arab Students: An

Investigative Study at Samtha College, Jazan University(KSA)

Ms. Abha Singh

Overview Of Research

Aim Of Study  IntroductionProfile of Samtah CollegeTools of StudyInvestigative Study : Results and ReasonsConclusionRecommendationReferences

The major aim behind the research--To find the reasons behind low growth

of learning English language skills. To the statistically significant difference

among the estimates respondents to the current study tool.

Of study

Haq and Zughoul stated in their research that most Saudian students enrolled in EFL classes have poor oral communication skills, as they usually commit gross lexical errors and

fumble in writing skill too.

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

IntroductionTypically, the top five languages which spoken in the world are: Mandarin English Hindustani Spanish RussianWhen we learn a language, there are four skills that we need for complete communication. When we learn our native language, we usually learn to listen first, then to speak, then to read, and finally to write. These are called "language skills".

Profile of Samtah College Town and sub-division in Jizan Province, in

southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Counted to be one of the gates of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Faculty of Science and Arts College was established in the academic year of

1430/1431(2009/2010).

The first of its kind which attracts a collection of high school graduates due to the diversity of its scientific, and theoretical specializations.

There is a collection of experienced and efficient teachers, and administration.

Tools of study

Nature of the StudyInvestigate the growth of learning ECS of student

in The Faculty of Science and Arts, Samtah .Sample of the StudyThe sample for the study was consisted of the

following are comprise of: 10 to 15 teachers who teach different levels

and various subjects at the College, Samtah. 100 of students from 4 to 8 levels are selected

randomly.

Of Study

The students and teachers data are analyzed and results are tabulated and graphed as Under.

Frequencies and percentage are calculated for investigation of study.

Graph -1&2 Teachers’ & Students’ Perception

Students’ graphTeachers’ graph

In Teachers’ & Students’ Perception: 70%of teachers and 50%students

agreed that overcrowded and noisy classes are the major reasons behind slow growth of learning English language skills.

Rarely teaching Equipments are available in the class as 48% of teachers and students said .

Approximately ,50% of teachers and students stated that English is difficult.

28% of students and 70% of teachers agreed that exams always follow copy &paste method and don’t help students to think. It is a kind of formal examination for the sake of examination.

Table & Graph -3 Students’ Perception

  Excellent Good Average Satisfactory Poor

10 4 40 34 9 511 25 43 20 15

10

12 6 39 22 12

21

13 8 28 21 15

14

14 4 25 24 16

23

15 10 41 27 9

11

16 15 34 26 10

13

17 18 41 21 11 718 6 30 40 13

17

19 10 15 18 21

37

:In Students’ Perception 70% of students said that the

clarity of voice and expression ,teaching qualities, teaching method and behavoir of teachers are average-good, but teachers are less successful to motivate students.

Table & Graph-4 Teachers’ Perception

  Excellent Good Average Satisfactory Poor

10   4 1 5  11   1 4 4 112     5 3 213   1 1 1 714   3 5 1 115   3 2 2 316   1 4 4 117   1 6 2 118   2 5 2 119   3 3 1 3

In teachers’ Perception: The rate of Listening, Speaking and

Reading skills of students are average , but students are poor in Writing skill.

According to the teachers, students’ efforts in learning English are average.

30% Of teachers stated that students’ ability of understanding listening passages without translation is poor.

Reasons Overcrowded classes.

Environment .

Pre-set mind that English is Difficult language.

MTI( Mother Tongue Influence)

Lack of motivation.

‘Copy & Paste Method’ Popular .

Score centered study.

OthersExperience with culture of schools. Language of peers in classroom. Students passive attitude

demotivate teachers.Lack of innovative method and

approaches. So on …..

ConclusionAccording to the data analysis-• The growth of LES is slow• Environment to study is not apt and

suitable. • Score centered study.• Examinations for examination not for the

assessment of learning .

Finally, if you are studying English at school, college or university, remember that getting an ‘A’ grade in English is almost worthless, in terms of communication, if you cannot speak the language. Spoken English is used in the best careers, the best universities, and is increasingly being used at job interviews. So like it or not, English is a very important language to

learn how to communicate .

RecommendationTeachers should have training sessions

and workshop.Students should be motivated to speak in or outside of classroom .Traditional language teaching techniques need to be changed and updated .

More immersion in English language through different recourses as English club ,language lab ,GD ,etc.

Parents should encourage their children to actively involved in language learning at home and schools.

The curriculum should be focused on practical pedagogy.

More curricula activities should be introduced.

Teachers should take initiative to motivate and interact in English.

So on….

The study concluded with the slow growth of target learners but it can be developed by collaborative efforts of

students ,teachers and administration staffs.

References English Learning Area Statement and NT Outcomes Profile.

NTDE 1999 Abdul Haq, F. (1982). An Analysis of Syntactic Errors in the

Composition of Jordanian Secondary Students. Unpublished MA Thesis. Jordan. Yarmouk University.

Zughoul, M. and L. Taminian. (1984). The linguistic attitude of Arab university students: factorial structure and intervening variables. The International Journal of the Sociology of Language. 50.

http://www.qou.edu/english/conferences/firstNationalConference/pdfFiles/khaderKhader.pdf

Thang, S. M., Thing Siew, L., & Nurjanah Mohd, J. (2011). Attitudes and motivation of Malaysian secondary students towards learning English as a second language: a case study.