A1 Journal article (refereed)
Exploring the conditions of English language education through the experience of Eritrean Sophomore English language learners and teachers (2023)
Tewelde, M., Moate, J., & Posti-Ahokas, H. (2023). Exploring the conditions of English language education through the experience of Eritrean Sophomore English language learners and teachers. Apples : Journal of Applied Language Studies, 17(1), 104-123. https://doi.org/10.47862/apples.120265
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Tewelde, Mussie; Moate, Josephine; Posti-Ahokas, Hanna
Journal or series: Apples : Journal of Applied Language Studies
eISSN: 1457-9863
Publication year: 2023
Publication date: 24/03/2023
Volume: 17
Issue number: 1
Pages range: 104-123
Publisher: Jyväskylän yliopisto
Publication country: Finland
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47862/apples.120265
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/86610
Abstract
This study addresses the little studied context of English language education in Eritrea. Despite the teaching of English as a subject and the forward-looking mother tongue policy implemented in Eritrean elementary education, Eritrean students struggle to cope with English as the medium of instruction from the start of junior school to the end of tertiary education. This qualitative study analyses sixteen sophomore student interviews and six teacher interviews to critically explore the conditions of English language education in Eritrea. Using an ecological perspective, the findings from this study highlight how the affective, didactic, study and linguistic conditions interrelate with one another to form the characteristic features of the English language education ecosystem and provide insights into the different ways participants within this ecosystem respond to these conditions. The aim of this study is to better understand what supports and hinders students’ language development in order to be able to support the reformation and transformation of English language education in Eritrea.
Keywords: education and training; content and language integrated learning; English language; language skills; learning; circumstances; learning experiences; language policy
Free keywords: English language education; ecological perspective; individual environment relationship; environmental conditions
Contributing organizations
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2023
Preliminary JUFO rating: 1
