Peer Observation of Teaching in EFL Classrooms in Saudi Universities: Challenges and Applications
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Published:2023-06-24
Issue:2
Volume:14
Page:3-18
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ISSN:2229-9327
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Container-title:Arab World English Journal
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language:
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Short-container-title:AWEJ
Author:
Alghamdi Najla,Al-Nofaie Haifa,Alkhammash Reem
Abstract
This paper aims to analyze the kinds of peer observation of teaching in Saudi English language institutes. The data revealed that three models of peer observation of teaching are used: evaluative, developmental and collaborative. It was apparent that the evaluative model is the dominant one. The analysis of the results showed that there is a negative attitude toward Peer Observation of Teaching (POT) among teachers. They do not welcome the idea of being monitored and judged. The authors realized that institutes could enhance the benefits of POT by providing teachers with clear guidelines and engaging them in the construction of institutional policies that welcome other POT models
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science