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The Enrichment of English Language Curricula for Saudi Elementary Students |
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PP: 159-174 |
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Adhwaa M. Al-Hajri,
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Abstract |
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| This proposal outlines the problem that Saudi students are studying English for nine years in the early grades at schools without developing the ability to speak English fluently. In addition, this proposal aims to enhance English curricula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This plan could contribute to the attainment of the 2020 Vision in Saudi Arabia of thinking and marketing the country globally. Moreover, it illustrates how to teach English as a language, (as opposed to a subject) by focusing on listening and speaking more than reading and writing in the early grades. To achieve this goal, educators in Saudi Arabia should work cooperatively with the companies that are developing the curricula for the country. This plan suggests a percentage of language skills sequence table that could help create effective communicative curricula for elementary grades. Such a plan would help to ensure that students will be able to use English in practical ways in their lives. To evaluate the worth and effectiveness of this plan, several quantitative and qualitative methods will be applied. In consequence, if this plan succeeds with first graders, the development of English for all grades will be completed. |
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