An Investigation Into the Appropriateness of a Procedural Negotiated Syllabus for Adult Vocational Learners

Date
2022-11
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2022 ACADEMY PUBLICATION
Abstract
—The present mixed-methods study investigated the readiness of teachers and adult learners at a vocational centre in the United Arab Emirates to implement a negotiated English syllabus. The study addressed two main questions: 1) are teachers and learners at the Vocational Training Centre ready to implement a negotiated syllabus? And 2) does the negotiated syllabus implementation lead to improvement in learners’ motivation? Results showed the significant potential of a negotiated syllabus in enhancing learners’ motivation by making them part of the decision-makers’ circle regarding the components of an intended English syllabus. On the other hand, learners, teachers and management systems face challenges that must first be overcome to succeed in implementing negotiated syllabi. The findings of this study support the value of involving learners in classroom decisions, which is expected to make them feel responsible for their learning.
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United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organization Australia United Arab Emirates Teaching Motivation Classrooms Adult students Training Adult learning Negotiation Decision making Empowerment Design Teachers English teachers Adult education Skills Vocational education English as a second language Curriculum development Adult learner Syllabus Teacher
Citation
Assaf, M.A., Zabadi, M.I. and Abu-Ayyash, E.A.S. (no date) “An Investigation Into the Appropriateness of a Procedural Negotiated Syllabus for Adult Vocational Learners,” Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 13(6), pp. 1166–1176.