Teachers’ and Students’ Attitudes Towards the Implementation of Shadowing Technique in developing Oral Proficiency in Oral EFL Classrooms.

Abstract

Developing strong Oral Proficiency is paramount for students who are learning English as a foreign language, as it directly impacts their communicative competence and effective interaction. This study investigates the attitudes and perceptions of teachers and students towards the implementation of the shadowing technique in oral EFL classrooms to enhance their oral proficiency. It is hypothesized that both teachers and students hold positive attitudes towards the use of this technique in oral EFL classrooms.The research employs a mixed-method approach, gathering quantitative data from students via a questionnaire and qualitative data from teachers through a structured interview.It is conducted with two samples at the university of Guelma: teachers of oral expression module and first-year students from the English department. The results reveal a mainly positive perception of the shadowing technique among both groups concerning its potential for enhancingOral Proficiency. Teachersapprove the techniques’ effectiveness when it can be used with the appropriate materials and settings.In the same vein, students agree that it is efficient to improve their oral proficiency when it is applied in the right way