Challenges and Professional Development Needs of EMI Lecturers in Omani Higher Education

Bibliographic Data

ID16914729
AuthorsAwad Alhassan (0000-0002-1147-0919, Dhofar University, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume11
Issue4
Publication date2021-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSAGE Open (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/21582440211061527
OpenAlexW4200372105
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited42

English Medium Instruction (EMI) has been increasingly used in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Sultanate of Oman, and the English-taught degree programs have been offered in different disciplines. The adoption of EMI seems to have potential challenges for both teachers and students. While previous EMI studies have attempted to identify and classify these challenges, particularly those of EMI students, little research thus far seems to have focused on EMI subject teacher challenges and training needs. The present study fills this gap by exploring the issue in the Omani EMI tertiary context with a view to better informing EMI teacher education and professional development. A qualitative methodology, with both interviews and classroom observations, was adopted. The data was coded and analyzed thematically and inductively. Results showed that participants encountered both linguistic and pedagogical challenges. Participants also reported their needs for training and professional development. Pedagogical implications and recommendations for EMI content teacher education and professional development are presented and discussed

Electromagnetic interference · EMI · Geography · Higher education · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Professional development · Telecommunications · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Engineering · Magnetic Properties and Applications · Medicine · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching

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