Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Exploring Some Perspectives Of Saudi ESL Teachers On Teaching Students With ASD.(King's College London, 2024-09) Alsunaid, Rahma; Puig-Mayenco, EloiThere is currently limited research on autistic children growing up in multilingual environments, even though nearly half of the world's population speaks multiple languages. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) involve significant challenges in communication and language skills, and for this, expert advice is sought by many parents of ASD children over whether or not their child should learn both languages in a bilingual setting. This study explored Saudi teachers' perspectives on teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to young students with ASD, and the effective strategies and difficulties they encounter. The participants in the study were eight ESL teachers from two private schools with international curriculum in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. They were interviewed following a qualitative approach. The results indicated that using teaching strategies like visual aids, modelling, and repetition in ESL instruction can effectively enhance the language and social skills of children with autism. Teachers did observe that, despite the difficulties in developing effective teaching strategies, children with ASD are highly capable of learning new languages. Furthermore, the study highlights different methods that teachers can employ to help children acquire and expand their English learning. The study also indicates the importance of parents working together with the teachers for successful language acquisition. Lastly, to gain a deeper understanding of the whole teaching experience that meet ESL teachers when teaching Saudi ASD students, the study also recommends suggestions for further future research.14 0Item Restricted Spelling Errors Made By Saudi Adult'S Learner In The Uk(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-09-12) Almutairi, Ohud; Bragg, JamesThe objective of this study is to examine instances of spelling errors made by Arabic speakers when writing in English, encompassing both consonant and vowel inaccuracies. Furthermore, this study was conducted by researchers with the aim of investigating and analysing the underlying variables contributing to these issues. The underlying factor contributing to this phenomenon might be attributed to a lack of awareness regarding spelling errors and phonetic difficulties. Having effective command on spelling is a basic and crucial skill in every language, playing a vital role in effective communication. However, English as foreign language learners sometimes encounter challenges in acquiring this skill. After an extended period of acquiring knowledge, I frequently encounter significant challenges in accurately spelling monosyllabic words within this particular linguistic system. Furthermore, it is worth noting that amidst the emphasis placed on developing reading and speaking abilities, many smaller components tend to be disregarded and underestimated by educators and scholars.32 0