An Exploration of Libyan Learners’ Attitudes Towards Pair Work Activity in English Language Learning Development

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This research paper investigates Libyan learners’ attitudes toward pair work in English language learning. It identifies the reasons behind these attitudes, examines how pair work affects learners’ progress, and explores ways to encourage participation. Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods are used, with an online questionnaire completed by 59 learners and semi-structured interviews with four learners. Results show 79.3% rated pair work positive/very positive, while interviewees emphasized improvements in speaking skills and communication.

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Pages11

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Introduction

Problem Statement

Research Methodology

Data Collection

Results and Discussion

Learners’ Attitudes

Gender Comparison

Findings on Speaking and Communication

Advances in Language and Literary Studies ISSN: 2203-4714 [www.alls.aiac.org.au](www.alls.aiac.org.au) | An Exploration of Libyan Learners’Attitudes Towards Pair Work Activity in English Language Learning Development
Ameen Omran SalehAlmanafi*, Rabha Hassan Alghatani
English Language Department, Faculty of Education, Omar Almukhtar University, Libya Corresponding Author: Ameen Omran SalehAlmanafi, E-mail: [amin.almanfi@yahoo.com](amin.almanfi@yahoo.com) | | | --- | --- | | ARTICLE INFO | ABSTRACT
This research paper aimed to investigate Libyan learners’ attitudes towards pair work activity in their learning process. Furthermore, this research established the reasons for their attitudes, how this activity affects their learning process, and how Libyan learners can be encouraged to participate in this activity. Mixed approaches of quantitative and qualitative methods were used for data collection, by means ofa questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The questionnaire was distributed online to 59 Libyan learners, In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with four Libyan learners to discuss their attitudes in more detail. The study explores both gender, among participants the majority were male Libyan learners (61%) than female Libyan learners (39%). The Most of them were in the 25-34 years old (72.9%) and (62.7%) have been studying English for more than one year. Based on the findings of the current research, it could be said that 79.3% of students found pair work positive / very positive while less than 7% of learners found pair work very negative / negative. Eventually, The findings showed that most of learners acknowledged that participating in pair work is very useful, the analyzed date illustrates that 74.5% of students found pair work helpful / very helpful; while 79.3% found pair work positive / very positive. In addition, the attitudes of male and female learners are similar. This statement was highlighted by both males and females participants of the study. Also the four interviewees stressed that pair work helped them to improve their speaking skills and facilitated their communication. | | Article history
Received: January 04, 2020
Accepted: March 11, 2020
Published: April 30, 2020
Volume: 11 Issue: 2
Advance access: April 2020 | | | Conflicts of interest: None
Funding: None | | | Key words:
Learning Strategies Teaching Methods, Attitudes,
Pair Work, EFLLs,
Gender,
First Language | | INTRODUCTION English language has become the most popular language that is taught all over the world. Meanwhile, the number of English language learners is continually increasing, which necessitates finding the most relevant method to effectively teach the language (Larsen-Freeman, 2000) . Consequently, over the years many English language teaching methods have been developed, involving grammar translation method, audio-lingual method, situational language teaching method (SLT) and direct method. However, communicative teaching methods are currently understood as the most effective method in English language teaching (Ansarey, 2012) . They have been defined as the ability to communicate indifferent situations rather than focusing on the grammatical structures (ibid) . Savignon (1972) has stressed the positive impact of the use of communicative methods in the teaching and learning process to improve learners’ English language. To challenge this, Swan (1985) has claimed that communicative approaches tend toward a misunderstanding concerning the notion of authenticity. He also pointed out that communicative approaches did not succeed in admitting the important role of first language in English language learning. However, Storch and Aldosari (2010) have reported that the current use of communicative approaches in English language learning encourages learners to participate in pair work activity and small group discussion to improve their English language. Pair work

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What is the purpose of the study on Libyan learners’ attitudes toward pair work?

The study investigates Libyan learners’ attitudes toward pair work, including reasons for these attitudes, the impact on learning, and how learners can be encouraged to participate.

How were data collected for this research?

The study used mixed methods: an online questionnaire completed by 59 learners and semi-structured interviews conducted with four learners.

What did the findings show about learners’ attitudes toward pair work?

Most learners reported positive views: 79.3% found pair work positive/very positive, and 74.5% found it helpful/very helpful. Male and female learners showed similar attitudes.

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