When English is used as a

medium of instruction:
when students and
teachers speak
Belhiah,and Elhami
20 August 2014-2019
Introduction
• This study explores the effectiveness of English
as a medium of instruction in different
countries.This study undertaken at six
universities located in major cities such as Abu
Dhabi,Dubai,Al Ain,Sharjah,Ajman, and Ras Al
Khaimah.This study examines the teacher’s
perception about the use of English to teach
subject matters.A total of 500 students and 100
teachers responded via survey questionnaires
and structured interviews.
Result
• Results suggests that most of the students
struggle to learn the subject matter due to
their low-proficiency in English.
• This paper suggests implementing
bilingual curriculum in which instructions
are delivered in two languages in order to
enhance students’ linguistic and bilingual
skills
Conclusion
• This study implicates the language
education policy issues in different
countries
• Thus this study advocates or promotes
bilingual education as a means to improve
students mastery of English while
preserving their national identity and
indigenous culture
Recommendation
• Thus we all need to study at least two
languages
• Our native language and English because
we might not understand a teacher if
he/she talks in English
• Also we need to study English if we are
going to study or work abroad if you want
to talk to residents or your co-workers
there
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