Attitudes of the Students at the Institutes of Fine Arts in Iraq Towards Implementing Active Learning Strategies in Arabic Language Courses and the Associated Challenges

Abstract

The present study aimed to explore the attitudes of the students at the institutes of fine arts in Iraq towards implementing active learning strategies in Arabic language courses. It aimed to explore the associated challenges.  A descriptive analytical approach was adopted. A purposive sampling method was used. The sample was selected from two institutes of fine arts in Al-Karkh, Baghdad, Iraq. To be specific, the researcher selected 125 male students from the Institute of Fine Arts for Males/ Morning Classes in Al-Karkh. He also selected 110 female students from the Institute of Fine Arts for Females/ Morning Classes in Al-Karkh. Questionnaire forms were distributed to those students. All these forms were retrieved and considered valid for analysis. SPSS program was used. It was found that respondents have positive attitudes towards implementing active learning strategies in Arabic language courses at the institutes of fine arts in Iraq. It was found that AL strategies shall improve the respondents’ reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. However, it was found that AL strategies don’t provide students with equal chances in terms of participating in the lesson. It was found that implementing such strategies is difficult in the classrooms including a great number of students.

Keywords: Attitude, active learning strategies, Arabic language, challenges

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-13-08

Publication date:May 31^st 2020