Abstract
The primary concern of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of English Access Microscholarship Program on developing the English Language Speaking Skill from the perspective of graduate students at the King Abdallah II for Excellence in Zarqa in the academic years from 2016 to 2020. The study also examined if Access Program encourages and motivates EFL learners to improve their speaking skills. In this study, the researcher designed a questionnaire consisting (40) items measuring students` perspectives towards the effect of Access program in improving their speaking ability. The subjects of the research were 60 homogenous students aged 14 to 19. Students consisting three classes; FY14, FY15 and FY16 respectively. Each class had 20 students studying at King Abdallah II for Excellence School in the Directorate of Education in Zarqa, Jordan. The results revealed that the overall degree of the students’ perspectives towards the effect of access program was high in improving their speaking skill and improved the participants` speaking skill. Moreover, the findings revealed that there were no statistically significant differences among students in their perspectives towards the effect of access program on developing their speaking skill. Finally, the researcher recommended that further studies should be conducted to measure the impact of access program in developing the four language skills (Listening, speaking, reading and writing).
Highlights
1.1 Background of the StudyEnglish is the most widely spoken language in the world due to its dominance and importance in a variety of sectors, including education, science, engineering, technology, trade, and tourism
The findings indicated that students enrolled in the 'Access Program' outperformed students enrolled in the 'Non-Access' program in a variety of language skills
What are the perspectives of students at King Abdullah II School of Excellence in Zarqa-Jordan towards the effect English Access Microscholarship program in improvement their speaking skill?
Summary
English is the most widely spoken language in the world due to its dominance and importance in a variety of sectors, including education, science, engineering, technology, trade, and tourism. English is a major subject in Jordan; students are required to study it as a compulsory subject in all educational curricula at schools and universities. As a result, learning English requires students to develop proficiency in four language skills: speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Among the four skills, speaking is considered a necessity for second language learners, and speaking can only be accomplished through interaction, performance, and transaction. Speaking is crucial because it is required for communication on an international level. Students who typically speak English well have a better chance in life in terms of job offers, promotions, and even continuing their studies (Baker and Westrup, 2003)
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