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ROLE-PLAY AS A DRAMA TECHNIQUE: ASSESSING ITS EFFECTS ON IRAQI EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ANXIETY AND SPEAKING ABILITY AL-Zurfi, Ali; Hadi, Benin Abdel; Salman, Tabarak
Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025): Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences
Publisher : PT. Antis International Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ejlhss.v2i5.1314

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Objective: This study investigated the impact of role-play techniques on speaking anxiety and speaking ability among Iraqi EFL learners. Method: Using a mixed-methods design, 60 undergraduates were divided into experimental (role-play) and control (traditional instruction) groups. Results: Quantitative results significantly reduced speaking anxiety (mean change = -8.31, p < 0.001). They improved speaking scores (mean change = 5.17, p < 0.001) for the experimental group, while qualitative data highlighted enhanced confidence and fluency. Challenges included peer pressure and feedback needs. Novelty: The findings are supporting role-play as an effective pedagogical tool. Recommendations include structured feedback and diversified scenarios to maximize benefits.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BURNOUT AND JOB SATISFACTION: A CASE STUDY OF IRAQI EFL TEACHERS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AL-Zurfi, Ali; Sameer Bilal; Talib Ghaleb
Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025): Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ejheaa.v2i5.1323

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Objective: This study investigated the relationship between burnout and job satisfaction among Iraqi EFL teachers working with students with special needs. Method: Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and a Job Satisfaction Scale, data were collected from 41 teachers in public schools, private schools, and private institutions. Results: The results reveal a strong negative correlation between emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction, a moderate negative correlation between depersonalization and job satisfaction, and a strong positive correlation between personal accomplishment and job satisfaction. Novelty: The findings suggest that improving teachers' sense of competence and achievement can enhance job satisfaction and reduce burnout. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to support the well-being of special education teachers in Iraq.
THE IMPACT OF USING THE VOICE CONVERSATION FEATURE IN CHATGPT ON SPEAKING SKILLS AND SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG IRAQI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Al-Shammari, Hussein Ghanim; Al-Zurfi, Ali
Journal of Social Science Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Social Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ijss.v3i1.113

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Objective: This study investigated the impact of using the voice conversation feature in ChatGPT on speaking skills and speaking anxiety among Iraqi university students. Method: A quasi-experimental design was employed with 70 second-stage students from the Department of English, Faculty of Education, University of Kufa. Participants were assigned into experimental (n=35) and control (n=35) groups. The experimental group practiced speaking with ChatGPT's voice feature for six weeks (15 minutes in class and 15 minutes daily at home), while the control group received no treatment. Data were collected using a speaking skills test and a speaking anxiety scale adapted from Horwitz et al. (1986). Results: Results of independent samples t-tests revealed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in speaking skills (t=10.847, p<0.001, d=2.59) and showed significantly lower speaking anxiety (t=-11.034, p<0.001, d=-2.64). Paired samples t-tests showed significant pre-post improvements in the experimental group for speaking skills (mean difference=+20.5, t=15.342, p<0.001) and anxiety reduction (mean difference=-24.3, t=-14.876, p<0.001), while the control group showed no significant changes. Novelty: These findings demonstrate that ChatGPT's voice conversation feature is an effective tool for improving speaking skills and reducing speaking anxiety among Iraqi university students. The study provides practical implications for integrating AI tools into English language instruction in Iraqi higher education.
Co-Authors Al-Shammari, Hussein Ghanim Hadi, Benin Abdel Salman, Tabarak Sameer Bilal Talib Ghaleb