Perceptions of Primary School Students in Amman towards Using the Role Playing Strategy in English Language Classes
(An Empirical Research)
Keywords:
Perceptions, students, primary schools, Jordan, Amman, the role playing strategy, English language classes, English language
Abstract
This study explored the perceptions of primary school students in Amman towards using the role playing strategy in English language classes. The researcher adopted a descriptive analytical approach. She also adopted a quantitative approach. She designed a survey for collecting data. This survey is based on the five point Likert scale. The population is represented in all the students who were enrolled in primary schools in Amman during the academic year 2023 / 2024 / second semester. The researcher uploaded the survey to several Facebook pages. 276 survey forms were filled by primary students in Amman. Thus, the sample is a random sample. SPSS software was used to process the provided data. It was found that the perceptions of primary school students in Amman towards using the role playing strategy in English language classes are positive. This strategy improves the students’ English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. It motivates students to learn more about English language and improves their academic achievement and communication skills.
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9. Alderbashi, K.; and Tawdrous, M. (2023). Effectiveness of Employing the Imaginative Learning Strategy in Scientific Courses in Emirati Private School. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching. 12(3). 159-171
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11. Alderbashi, K. (2022). Attitudes of Teachers and Students in Private Schools in UAE towards Using Virtual Labs in Scientific Courses. Multilingual Academic Journal, 7(3), 406-425
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol8no4.8
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https://search.mandumah.com/Record/1329511
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https://www.jalhss.com/index.php/jalhss/article/view/251
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https://journals.ajsrp.com/index.php/jeps/article/view/86
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https://alfatehjournal.uodiyala.edu.iq/index.php/jfath/article/view/2002
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https://jkfb.journals.ekb.eg/article_294106.html
27. Momani, A. (2017). The Effect of Role–Playing Strategy in Self–Confidence among a Sample of Adolescent Students. Dirasat: Educational Studies. 44(4).113-125
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https://search.mandumah.com/Record/487916
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https://ebook.univeyes.com/271530
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https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065257
Published
2024-04-23
How to Cite
Dr. Amal Samir AbuAlhuda. (2024). Perceptions of Primary School Students in Amman towards Using the Role Playing Strategy in English Language Classes: (An Empirical Research). Journal of Arts, Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences, (104), 415-432. https://doi.org/10.33193/JALHSS.104.2024.1090
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