Promoting Extensive Reading Culture in Omani Schools
Al-Siyabi, M. S.
Abstract:
This paper is interested in searching about Omani teachers’ and students’ perceptions about extensive reading and how to promote it in Omani schools. The ultimate purpose of this paper is to further the understanding of the benefits of carrying out extensive reading in English classes and find out the best ways to encourage students to read extensively. Also, this paper is searching for the issues which impeded the existence of extensive reading in English classes in Omani schools. In order to obtain comprehensive data mixed method was employed in this study through combining “interrelated questionnaire and interview” (Dornyei, 2007, p. 24). The data gathered by these methods were used to answer three questions which are 1) What are the students’ and teachers’ perception about extensive reading? 2) What are the factors that curb the implementation of extensive reading practices in schools? 3) How the current extensive reading practices in Omani schools could be improved? The findings of the study revealed that teachers and students perceived extensive reading positively and it showed their understanding of its possible benefits. However, there are a number of issues which impeded such positive practice. As well, the findings show the respondents agreement on some practical procedures to promote extensive reading culture in Omani schools.
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APA citation
- Al-Siyabi, M. S. (2013). Promoting Extensive Reading Culture in Omani Schools. International Journal of Teaching and Education, 1(1), 1–17.