ELTE and CALL in the Arab Context

Abstract

This chapter presents the current situation of English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching and learning across the Arab world. It highlights the central role that English language teacher education (ELTE) plays in EFL development in Arab settings. Then, it discusses some English language teaching challenges and the need for urgent changes in ELTE programs regarding technology training. Besides describing a generic CALL training model for ELTE, it provides an overview of contemporary trends in CALL teacher education. Further, it elaborates on current CALL research across Arab-world ELTE programs, echoing the significance of integrating EFL TPACK to develop student teachers' knowledge and skills for prospective professional practice. Moreover, it highlights major issues of CALL integration in the Arab context and proposes suggestions for effective CALL integration. Additionally, it elaborates on the CALL curriculum, dissecting guidelines for developing a CALL course in ELTE programs and putting forward a syllabus for an ELTE CALL course.