The Degree of Practicing the Principles of Active Learning in Teaching of English Language from the Perspective of Its Teachers in the Schools of Education Directorate of ‘Bani Obaid’ District in Jordan

Abstract

The present study aimed at identifying the degree of practicing the principles of active learning in teaching English language from the perspective of its teachers in the schools of the Education Directorate of ‘Bani Obaid’ District in Jordan. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher developed a questionnaire consisting of (40) paragraphs. The study sample consisted of (130) (males and females) teachers teaching the English language in the public schools of the Education Directorate of ‘Bani Obaid’ District in Jordan. The results of the study showed that the degree of practicing the principles of active learning in teaching of English language from the point of view of its teachers in the schools of the Education Directorate of ‘Bani Obaid’ District in Jordan was large and with arithmetic mean of (3.79). The results also showed statistically significant differences due to the gender variable, as well as the variable of the experience years. The study recommended the necessity of working on training teachers of English language during service in a manner that ensures the effective exercise of their roles in active learning, as mentors.

Keywords: Degree of Practice, Principles of Active Learning, English Language.