Afghan EFL Teachers’ Perceptions Toward Challenges They Encounter in Implementing CLT in Their Classes
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to identify the challenges that Afghan EFL teachers encounter when implementing Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in their classes. The study utilized a descriptive quantitative research design, employing a survey questionnaire. A total of 25 EFL teachers from different public universities of Afghanistan participated in this study. The results revealed that in teacher-related challenges, insufficiency in spoken English, lack of training in CLT, shortage of time for developing communicative materials, and lack of knowledge about the culture of the target language are the primary obstacles to the application of CLT. Additionally, challenges in student-related factors such as low English proficiency, passive learning styles, and lack of motivation were identified as critical difficulties hindering the implementation of CLT in their classes.
Authors: Ahmad Shah Qasemi, Ziauddin Quvanch
Institution: Jawzjan University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4391108985