Investigating Teachers and Learns' Attitudes towards Using Student-Centered Learning Approach to Develop Oral Performance

Abstract

This study aims at investigating teachers' attitudes towards using Student-Centered Learning Approach to develop oral performance. The researcher has adopted the descriptive analytical method. Two instruments have been used for collecting data relevant to the study, namely a questionnaire for teachers of English at some Sudanese Universities and observation checklist to the second year students of English at University of Holy Quran and Islamic Science, College of Languages. The study sample of questionnaire comprises (30) teachers whereas the sample of observation checklist consists of (24) students. The researcher applied SPSS (statistical package for social science) program to analyze and verify the results. The results have shown that SCL teaching techniques help teachers to enhance oral performance by involving students in class activities. Moreover, SCL teaching method can build a closer interpersonal relationship between teacher and student. Students are involved in group discussion to practice speaking activities. The study has recommended that SCL teaching method should be applicable so as to improve students' oral activities. Furthermore, classroom environment should be conducive for applying SCL. Classroom environment should be conducive for applying SCL. Some suggestions are also proposed for further studies.