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Evaluation of listening and speaking syllabus in EFL situation at the Preparatory Year Program
Mohammad, Taj1, Itoo, Bilal A2.
The present study aims to find out whether the syllabus of listening and speaking at Preparatory
Year Program Najran University fulfils the desired learning outcomes or not. Despite immense
efforts made by teachers, students are not able to acquire a desired level of competency (as stated
in the objectives of the syllabus) in listening and speaking course/skills. This study attempts to
analyse the contents of the syllabus with special reference to listening and speaking skills, to
identify the gaps between the syllabus and students’ performance in listening and speaking and
suggest some remedies in order to fill the gaps between the syllabus and learning outcomes. A
survey questionnaire with 10 statements focusing on the key elements of the syllabus (as outlined
in the objectives of the present syllabus) was used as a tool to collect data from 20 EFL teachers.
Their responses were analysed using a likert scale. In addition, an interview with 5 key
statements on the current syllabus was also conducted with the same teachers in order to know
their opinion and suggestions on the present syllabus. The interview included 5 key statements
on the current syllabus. The analysis of data demonstrates that the present syllabus meets out its
objectives to certain extent but not completely. As the result shows that most of the statements
based on the key elements of the syllabus fall in the category of ‘moderate’, it is suggested that
the syllabus should be revised so that it could fulfil the objectives of the course completely and
fill the gaps between the syllabus and learning outcomes.
Affiliation:
- Najran University, Saudi Arabia
- Najran University, Saudi Arabia
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