The Effectiveness of a Program Based on Communicative Approach in the Achievement of EFL Basic Education Students in English Language at the Faculty of Education, Beni-Suef University.

Document Type : Original Article

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Lecturer of Curricula & EFL Methodology Faculty of Education, Beni-Suef University. Egypt

Abstract

The current study investigates the effectiveness of Using the Communicative Approach in increasing the achievement in English among Second Year EFL Basic Education Students at Faculty of Education in Beni-Suef University Lists of these skills were directed through a pre- test, followed by implementing a program based on Communicative Approach Learning for teaching these skills. The researcher used the design of one group which received the course firstly by the use of the regular method of teaching in the form of lecture without any role played by the learners, so the course was completely teacher centered.  A pre-posttest based on the program was made for the group. Their scores in the test were low and many terms and phrases were not clear or understandable for them. After teaching the group using the program, a post-test was implemented.  The results showed a clear progress in the performance of the group in the test. Thus the program proved effective in improving their achievement. Results were calculated, analyzed in tables and followed by the conclusion, recommendations of the research and suggestions for further research.

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