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Mizbani, Maryam; Chalak, Azizeh – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2017
Some significant components are essential in teaching a language. Among these, textbooks are the most significant ones and must be considered seriously. Textbooks play an important role in EFL teaching and learning because they can provide ready-made materials to both teachers and students. Besides, if textbooks aren't used appropriately, they may…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Junior High School Students, Listening Skills, Speech Skills
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Izadpanah, Siros; Alavi, Mansooreh – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2016
Recent developments in the field of computer technology have led to a renewed interest in the process of learning. In order to investigate EFL learners' perception of technology use, a mixed method design was used to explore students' attitude. Quantitative data was collected through questionnaires and qualitative data using open-ended questions.…
Descriptors: High School Students, Student Attitudes, English (Second Language), Mixed Methods Research
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Rafiee, Marzieh; Keihaniyan, Mahbube – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2014
This mixed-method study investigated the language teachers' opinions on the inclusion of the principles of Participatory Approach in language classroom settings in Iran. Applying both quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection procedures, the study explored the language teachers' attitude, on the perceived importance and use of the…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Mixed Methods Research, Educational Practices, Educational Principles
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Aghazadeh, Zahra; Ajideh, Parviz – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2014
Textbooks play a very crucial role in the process of language teaching and learning. They affect the whole language learning/teaching process. The purpose of this study was to carry out an evaluation of English textbooks currently in use at high schools in Iran from teachers' and learners' points of view in a comparative way. To this end, the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Questionnaires, Mixed Methods Research, English (Second Language)
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Zohrabi, Mohammad; Shah, Parilah M.; Yunus, Melor M. – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2012
English for General Purposes (EGP) is a foundation course which should be taken by all the undergraduate students at the University of Tabriz, Iran. However, the EGP course cannot meet the students' objectives and needs. Evidently, it has some shortcoming and the results of the study indicate that it not only has lost its credibility but also has…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, Undergraduate Students, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction