Care-Based Pedagogy in the Saudi EFL Context: Possibilities and Challenges
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1403.24Keywords:
educational practices, student engagement, pedagogical impact, curriculum development, supportive learning environmentAbstract
The present study investigates the implementation of care-based pedagogy within the Saudi Arabian context of English as a second language of instruction. This study aims to examine the effects of cultivating caring connections, providing individualized support, and creating an inclusive learning environment on the language learning experience, in response to the increasing focus on student-centered approaches. By reviewing previous research on care-based pedagogy in EFL context, the findings of this study underscore the need to foster positive interpersonal connections, recognize and value cultural differences, and attend to the comprehensive growth of students. This study makes a valuable contribution to the current body of literature on pedagogical practices in Saudi Arabia. It offers valuable insights into the possible advantages and obstacles associated with the implementation of care-based approaches in English language instruction within the Saudi context. The purpose of these insights is to provide information to educators, policymakers, and curriculum creators who are interested in improving the quality of English language instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment in classrooms in Saudi Arabia.
References
Alexander, R. (2001). Culture and Pedagogy: International Comparisons in Primary Education. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
Alexander, R. J. (2008). Towards Dialogic Teaching: Rethinking Classroom Talk (4th Edition). Dialogos.
Al-Mousa, N., Al-Sartawi, A., Al-Adbuljbbar, H., Al-Btal, F., & Al-Husain, M. (n.d.). The Effectiveness of E-Learning on the Academic Achievement of Students in the College of Education at King Saud University: An Empirical Study. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 15(2), 4–17. Retrieved September 12, 2023 from DOI: https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i02.10997
Alshehri, A., Alshahrani, A., Alshahrani, S., & Alshahrani, A. (2019). The Impact of Using E-Learning on Students’ Achievement in English as a Foreign Language: A Case Study of Preparatory Year Program at Najran University. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 14(22), 4–17. Retrieved September 05, 2023 from DOI: https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v14i22.11403
Al Shlowiy, A., and Layali, K. (2020). Facebook and EFL Academic Writing: Students’ Perspectives in a Saudi College. Sjkfu, 22(1), 40–47. Retrieved September 12, 2023 from DOI: https:10.37575/h/edu/2325
Bruner, J. S. (1978). The Role of Dialogue in Language Acquisition. In A. Sinclair, R. J. Jarvelle, & W. J. M. Levelt (Eds.), The Child’s Concept of Language. New York: Springer-Verlag.
Bousbahi, F., & Alrazgan, M. S. (n.d.). The Impact of E-Learning on Students’ Performance in Universities: Evidence from Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 15(3), 4–17. Retrieved October 15, 2023 from DOI: https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i03.11229
Fisher, Yael. (2011). The sense of self-efficacy of aspiring principals: Exploration in a dynamic concept. Social Psychology of Education, 14(1), 93-107. Retrieved August 12, 2023 from DOI: https://107.10.1007/s11218-010-9136-9.
Green, Julie & Howes, Faline & Waters, Elizabeth & Maher, Elise & Oberklaid, Frank. (2005). Promoting the Social and Emotional Health of Primary School-Aged Children: Reviewing the Evidence Base for School-Based Interventions. The International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 7, 30-36. Retrieved August 12, 2023 from DOI: http://10.1080/14623730.2005.9721872.
González-Ramos, G., & Sanchez-Nester, M. (2001). Responding to Immigrant Children’s Mental Health Needs in the Schools: Project Mi Tierra/My Country. Children & Schools, 23, 49-62.
Ladson-Billings, G. (1995). Toward a Theory of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. American Educational Research Journal, 32(3), 465–491. Retrieved July 30, 2023 from DOI: https://doi.org/10.2307/1163320
Mutambik, E. M. (2018). Tracking Saudi EFL Students’ Reflections of Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Frontiers in Education, 6, 1–11. Retrieved September 12, 2023 from DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.770786
Noddings, Nel. (2002). Starting at Home: Caring and Social Policy. University of California Press.
Noddings, Nel. (2016). Philosophy of education. Boulder, Colo.: Westview Press.
Oliver, R., & Barnes, J. (2012). Distance education research: A review of the literature. American Journal of Distance Education, 26(3), 127–137. Retrieved August 21, 2023 from DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08923647.2012.672064
Oyaid, A., and Alshaya, H. (2019). Saudi University Students Views, Perceptions, and Future Intentions towards E-Books. Malaysian Online J. Educ. Tech, 7(1), 69–75. Retrieved July 31, 2023 from DOI: https://10.17220/mojet.2019.01.005
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington, DC. (2010). About Saudi Arabia. Retrieved August 25, 2023 from Royal Embassy website: http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/country-information/default.aspx
Thompson, R. A. (1998). Emotional competence and the development of self. Psychological Inquiry, 9, 308-309. Retrieved August 18, 2023 from DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15327965pli0904_14
Wood, D., Bruner, J. S., & Ross, G. (1976). The role of tutoring in problem solving. Child Psychology & Psychiatry & Allied Disciplines, 17(2), 89–100. Retrieved August 25, 2023 from DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.1976.tb00381.x
