An Investigation Into the Appropriateness of a Procedural Negotiated Syllabus for Adult Vocational Learners
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21805850 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohammad A Assaf (Emirates College for Advanced Education), Mohammad Ihssan Zabadi (Gulf University for Science & Technology), Emad A S Abu-Ayyash (0000-0002-6860-3233, British University in Dubai) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1166-1176 |
| Publication date | 2022-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Language Teaching and Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1798-4769 • E-ISSN: 2053-0684 |
| Publisher | Academy Publication (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.17507/jltr.1306.04 |
| OpenAlex | W4308013359 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 5 |
The present mixed-methods study investigated the readiness of teachers and adult learners at a vocational centre in the United Arab Emirates to implement a negotiated English syllabus. The study addressed two main questions: 1) are teachers and learners at the Vocational Training Centre ready to implement a negotiated syllabus? And 2) does the negotiated syllabus implementation lead to improvement in learners’ motivation? Results showed the significant potential of a negotiated syllabus in enhancing learners’ motivation by making them part of the decision-makers’ circle regarding the components of an intended English syllabus. On the other hand, learners, teachers and management systems face challenges that must first be overcome to succeed in implementing negotiated syllabi. The findings of this study support the value of involving learners in classroom decisions, which is expected to make them feel responsible for their learning
Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Syllabus · Vocational education · Computer Science · Higher Education Learning Practices · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |