INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEMS OF ADDRESSING A CLASS OF MIXED-ABILITY STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF SOME ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AT SUDAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Authors

  • Sulaiman Mohammed Nour Alsiddiq Assistant Professor Dr., Department of English Language, Hafr AlBatin University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Fawzi Eltayeb Yousuf Ahmed Associate Professor Dr. of English Language, King Khalid University, College of Science and Arts, Department of English Language, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Omer Khalafalla Ibrahim Ahmed Assistant Professor Dr., Department of English Language, Hafr AlBatin University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejals.v4i2.329

Keywords:

classroom, mixed-ability, student, problem

Abstract

This paper investigates the problem of addressing a class of mixed-ability students and the effect of solving this problem on improving the students’ performance in English Language at Sudan University of Science and Technology. The objectives of this study are to analyze, identify and assess this problem. The writer uses an interview addressed to (5 instructors of English language). The data were statistically analyzed by the researcher. The findings of the study indicate that instructors agree that classroom activities motivation and praising help students to be active and disciplined. Furthermore, they hold a positive attitude towards teaching a class that has students of different or blended abilities. The overall trend is that instructors generally feel positive about dealing with a class with students of different levels. The study provides some recommendations to tackle the problems addressing students with mixed abilities. This is concerned with training instructors to solve this problem and deal with the problems that may arise.

Author Biographies

  • Sulaiman Mohammed Nour Alsiddiq, Assistant Professor Dr., Department of English Language, Hafr AlBatin University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    Dr. Sulaiman Mohamed Nour Al-Siddig is an instructor at Direct English Saudi Arabia- Khobar. He is an assistant professor at Hafr AlBatin University (KSA), (Preparatory Year). He holds a PhD degree in applied linguistics from Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Graduate Studies, in 2020. Moreover, he holds a degree of master in English Language from the Sudan University of Science and Technology College of Graduate Studies 2015. He has his Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature in 1986 from Omdurman Islamic University, Faculty of Arts. He has 30 years of teaching experience in Sudan, Yemen and Saudi Arabia in schools, institutions and colleges such as: Direct English, Jubail Technical Institute, Jubail Technical College and Hafr AlBatin University. He has published four research papers in refereed journals. The primary focus of his research is on the learner-centered approach. (e-mail: sulimannour@directenglish.com.sa)
  • Fawzi Eltayeb Yousuf Ahmed, Associate Professor Dr. of English Language, King Khalid University, College of Science and Arts, Department of English Language, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    Dr. Fawzi Eltayeb Yousuf Ahmed is currently an associate professor at King Khalid University, College of Science & Arts in Tanumah, Department of English Language, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is also a faculty member at West Kordufan University, Faculty of Education, Department of English Language in Elnihud City, Sudan. He holds a PhD degree in English language teaching and curriculum from Sudan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Graduate Studies, in 2010. Moreover, he holds the degree of master’s in teaching English as a Foreign Language from University of Juba, Faculty of Graduate Studies in 2004. He graduated from University of Khartoum, Faculty of Education in 1998 with a Bachelor (Honours) degree of education in English language. He has 23 years of teaching experience in some universities in Sudan. He has published a number of research papers in refereed journals. His primary research focus is on the analysis of errors committed by EFL university learners in English language skills (e-mail: feltayb12@gmail.com)
  • Omer Khalafalla Ibrahim Ahmed, Assistant Professor Dr., Department of English Language, Hafr AlBatin University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    Dr. Omer Khalafalla Ibrahim Ahmed is an assistant professor at Hafr AlBatin University (KSA), (Preparatory Year), He holds PhD in English Language (Applied linguistics) University of Bakht Alruda College of Graduate Studies (2018). He also holds a Master’s in Applied Linguistics (English Language Teaching) Nile Valley University College of Graduate Studies (2010). He graduated from Omdurman Ahlia University; B.A in English Language and Literature (2007). He has 15years of teaching experience in schools and universities in Sudan and Saudi Arabia. (e-mail: omerkhalafalla1983@gmail.com)

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2022-04-17

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