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An Evaluation of the Teaching Aids Used By English Teachers within Libyan Secondary Schools Gadour, Abdelbasit; Samia Amaniana
Britain International of Linguistics Arts and Education (BIoLAE) Journal Vol 1 No 1 (2015): Britain International of Linguistics, Arts and Education - March
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR) Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/biolae.v1i1.1143

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This study is concerned with the English language teachers' views regarding the use of teaching aids in secondary schools in Libya. The aim is to explore English teachers’ opinions of the availability, problems, sources and other characteristics of the teaching aids. In order to explore these issues, this study has made use of a combination of methods in the form of questionnaire and interview with English language teachers. One hundred questionnaires were sent to English teachers in secondary schools in Libya, of whom 85 responded. This was followed by interviews with some teachers. Although the results of this study echoed the general views on the importance of using teaching aids, it revealed that traditional teaching aids e.g. chalk and blackboard, pictures and textbooks still dominate. Apparently more teaching aids are used by English teachers in private schools than in state schools, yet teachers seemed to have common issues preventing them from using teaching aids which include: lack of money to purchase aids, lack of locally produced aids, students' language inadequacy, insufficient time, and class size. The findings of this study reflect the urgency to address these problems including that of the English curriculum in secondary schools.
The Techniques/Methods Used by School Psychologists to Assess Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Gadour, Abdelbasit
Britain International of Linguistics Arts and Education (BIoLAE) Journal Vol 1 No 1 (2009): Britain International of Linguistics, Arts and Education - March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/biolae.v1i1.853

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The main aim of this research was to investigate the current methods used by the Libyan school psychologists for children referred to them as having emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and to make comparisons, where possible, with previous research. The data presented is taken from an adapted questionnaire which was based closely on that of McCall (1993). Analysis of responses from 8 schools from the two main Libyan cities (Tripoli & Benghazi) indicated that traditional methods are in common usage among school psychologists. Intelligent tests e.g. attainment and reading tests were used more than observation assessing the children referred. Family factors were found to be the main causes of producing behavioural problems e.g. the dynamics of relationships within the family. The greater number of children referred were found at the primary level with a larger number of boys than girls. The outcome showed tendency among teachers to remove EBD children from the main setting, though their difficulties are learning based.