Investigation of The Reality of Learner-Centered Approach In Algerian EFL Classes. Expectations VS Reality: The Case of EFL Second Year Students at Al-Tamimi Secondary School in M’sila
Acheb Soumia, Amal Zine , Louradi Assia
كلية الاداب واللغات-جامعة محمد بوضياف - المسيلة · الجزائر
Teachers have a challenge to change and use modern and appropriate methods in classin order to enhance learner’s performance in learning English as a foreign language .This study attempts to investigate the learner and teacher’s perception towards usingthe learner-centered approach in teaching English and whether is applied or not inAlgerian classes . In addition, the study looked at the teacher and the learner factors aswell as the learning environment .Also, this study focused on learning activities andlearner-centered classes assessment . Moreover, this study was conducted at Al-Tamimi Secondary School in M’sila , with the participation of 60 second year studentsand seven English teachers from the same school. A questionnaires administered to thelearners and an interview for teachers to gain insights about their attitudes towardslearner- centered approach and a checklist is used in order to observe their motivation,their learning difficulties and their awareness about using different learningstrategies .The results show that learner-centered approach does not exist in Algeriansecondary school classes. Based on this investigation, recommendations are madeconcerning effective implementation of this approach to the teaching and learningprocess