An Investigation into Pair Work and Group Work in Teaching English as Foreign Language and their Possible Suitability for Sudanese Secondary Level

Abstract

This study aims to investigate Pair work and Group work in Sudanese Secondary Schools ELT Classrooms. The study adopted the descriptive analytical method of research. Two separated questionnaires were designed for instrumentation ELT teachers and students of secondary schools in Nyala locality. The students’ questionnaire aimed at measuring the students’ attitudes and perceptions of pair work and group application in secondary schools level. It was administered to a total sample of 120 students. The ELT teachers’ questionnaire, aimed at assessing the teachers’ interest in applying pair work and group work activities in the classrooms. It was administered to a total sample of 60 teachers at secondary level. Four key questions were raised about pair work and group work in teaching English in the classroom in secondary level. Moreover, four hypotheses were formulated corresponding to these questions. The findings revealed some problems to the implementation of pair and group work. The instruments – questionnaires, show their values in conveying students’ and teachers’ thoughts about the use of these two ways of classroom presentation. The study revealed that the negligence of pair work and group work in SPINE series the prescribed textbook it is a reason for neglecting pair work and group work teaching in secondary classrooms. According to findings of the study it is recommended incorporating pair work and group work in SPINE series textbook. Finally pair and group work should be implemented in secondary schools in Sudan. They may have a strong influence on teaching and learning pair work and group work at secondary schools context.