Attitudes and Perceptions of English Language Teachers at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia Towards Integrating Sustainability Topics into the English Language Curriculum and its Potential Impact on Students' Learning
dc.contributor.advisor | Gkonou, Christina | |
dc.contributor.author | Alharthi, Saad | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2025-01-07T08:31:04Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024-09-18 | |
dc.description | This dissertation investigates English language teachers' attitudes and perceptions towards integrating sustainability topics at Umm Al-Qura University's English Language Institute (ELI). It addresses the under-researched area of sustainability in English Language Teaching (ELT) within the Saudi Arabian context. Employing a holistic approach, the study explores the factors influencing teachers' acceptance and implementation of sustainability education, considering the impact on students' learning skills. The research examines teachers' attitudes, potential demographic influences, perceived impacts on students, and challenges and opportunities related to sustainability integration. By providing empirical evidence from a specific cultural context, the study fills a gap in the literature and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The findings contribute to informing curriculum development, teacher training, and policy decisions to advance sustainability education in Saudi Arabia and beyond. | |
dc.description.abstract | This dissertation investigates English language teachers' attitudes and perceptions towards integrating sustainability topics at Umm Al-Qura University's English Language Institute (ELI). It addresses the under-researched area of sustainability in English Language Teaching (ELT) within the Saudi Arabian context. Employing a holistic approach, the study explores the factors influencing teachers' acceptance and implementation of sustainability education, considering the impact on students' learning skills. The research examines teachers' attitudes, potential demographic influences, perceived impacts on students, and challenges and opportunities related to sustainability integration. By providing empirical evidence from a specific cultural context, the study fills a gap in the literature and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The findings contribute to informing curriculum development, teacher training, and policy decisions to advance sustainability education in Saudi Arabia and beyond. | |
dc.format.extent | 109 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Alharthi, S. A. (2024) Attitudes and Perceptions of English Language Teachers at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia Towards Integrating Sustainability Topics into the English Language Curriculum and its Potential Impact on Students' Learning. [Unpublished MA dissertation]. University of Essex. | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14154/74581 | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | University of Essex | |
dc.subject | TESOL | |
dc.subject | English Language Teachers | |
dc.subject | Attitudes and Perceptions | |
dc.subject | Sustainability | |
dc.subject | Umm Al-Qura University | |
dc.subject | English Language Institute | |
dc.subject | English Language Teaching | |
dc.subject | Saudi Arabia | |
dc.subject | Sustainability Education | |
dc.subject | Learning Skills | |
dc.subject | Sustainability Integration | |
dc.subject | United Nations | |
dc.subject | Sustainable Development Goals | |
dc.subject | Curriculum Development | |
dc.subject | Teacher Training | |
dc.subject | Policy Decisions | |
dc.title | Attitudes and Perceptions of English Language Teachers at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia Towards Integrating Sustainability Topics into the English Language Curriculum and its Potential Impact on Students' Learning | |
dc.type | Thesis | |
sdl.degree.department | Department of Language and Linguistics | |
sdl.degree.discipline | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | |
sdl.degree.grantor | University of Essex | |
sdl.degree.name | Master of Arts |