Communicative Language Teaching in Public Universities in Afghanistan

Perceptions and Challenges

Bibliographic Data

ID21807855
AuthorsGhazi Mohammad Takal (Ghazni University), Noor Mala Ibrahim (0000-0002-0581-1772, University of Technology Malaysia), Mujtaba Jamal (Ghazni University)
Year2021
Volume11
Issue11
Pages1434-1444
Publication date2021-11-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTheory and Practice in Language Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1799-2591 • E-ISSN: 2053-0692
PublisherAcademy Publication (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.17507/tpls.1111.11
OpenAlexW3209947826
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited13

While Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has been advocated in Afghanistan, little is known about the perception of Afghan EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers on CLT. This study aims to investigate the perceptions and challenges of CLT in Afghan public universities from the perspectives of EFL teachers. The study employed a mixed-method approach comprising survey questionnaires and a qualitative interview. A sample of sixty-two Afghan EFL teachers was selected to participate in a survey questionnaire, while five were interviewed. Findings from the questionnaires and interview showed that Afghan EFL teachers have positive perceptions regarding CLT. The results also showed that the education system is one of the significant challenges for CLT implementation in Afghan public universities. The current study is valuable for policymakers, teachers, and students for improvement of EFL classes in Afghanistan

Afghan · Communicative language teaching · English as a foreign language · Foreign language · Language education · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Perception · Political science · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Medicine · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching

Tools

Open DOIOpen Access