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This book explores an area that has been somewhat overlooked in the
literature to date - the current status and future trends of
English education in Oman. It offers a variety of theoretical and
methodological approaches to the subject and explores areas of
English education in Oman that have, until now, been little
investigated. It explores these issues from a variety of
perspectives: the professionalization of English teachers in the
country; the implementation of novel teaching methodologies,
curricula, and assessment approaches, into what are, in many ways,
still very traditional education settings; the integration of
learner identity into English language instruction; country- and
culture-specific concerns with conducting research with Omani
participants; the strategic demands of building stronger links
between education and workforce needs; and developing learner
autonomy and motivation.
This book explores an area that has been somewhat overlooked in the
literature to date - the current status and future trends of
English education in Oman. It offers a variety of theoretical and
methodological approaches to the subject and explores areas of
English education in Oman that have, until now, been little
investigated. It explores these issues from a variety of
perspectives: the professionalization of English teachers in the
country; the implementation of novel teaching methodologies,
curricula, and assessment approaches, into what are, in many ways,
still very traditional education settings; the integration of
learner identity into English language instruction; country- and
culture-specific concerns with conducting research with Omani
participants; the strategic demands of building stronger links
between education and workforce needs; and developing learner
autonomy and motivation.
Different regions of the world are making increasing demands for
educational reform, especially when institutions are dissatisfied
with the level of proficiency of their graduates. Since the
realization of how important English education is to global
success, reform to English education is becoming progressively
vital in societies all over the world. Curriculum Reform
Initiatives in English Education provides research exploring the
theoretical and practical aspects of a variety of areas related to
English education and reform, as well as applications within
curriculum development and instructional design. Featuring coverage
on a broad range of topics such as teachers' roles, teaching
methods, and professional development, this book is ideally
designed for researchers, educators, administrators, policymakers,
interpreters, translators, and linguists seeking current research
on the existing body of knowledge about curriculum reform in
English education in an international context.
Graduate employability is often put forth as a marker of the
success of a given institution or education system. High rates of
school and university graduates in jobs offer a number of potential
advantages for a country, including encouraging social mobility,
increasing citizen participation and social stability, and making
national economies more productive. The importance of achieving
these and many other associated outcomes has recently received
greater attention in many developing nations; this is especially
the case in those countries where English assumes an important role
as a mediator of educational and economic success. A number of
authors claim that the gap between education, training and
employment can be closed through the development of academic and
employment skills such as motivation, time management, literacy and
communication competence. This book explores the ways in which
communication and literacy skills can be developed through English
language instruction in EFL settings to help bring together the
aims and outcomes of education and employment.
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