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The Role of Mediated Learning Environment (MLE) in Improving Students Oral Skills: A Case Study on the Use of Audio-Visual Aids at the Department of English, University of Saba Region
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Mediated learning, Theory, English language teaching (ELT), Interactive approach, Computer-assisted language learning (CALL)Abstract
This paper aims to improve the speaking abilities of university students in the Department of English, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Arts at the University of Saba Region, by implementing a mediated learning environment (MLE) and using audiovisual aids (AVA). The paper utilizes a case-study research design, selecting 50 fourth-level English students from the two faculties as sample subjects. Data for the study was collected using a mixed qualitative-quantitative approach. A structured student questionnaire with 40 items was used, categorized into six fields representing the independent variables: curriculum, staff teachers, students, learning atmosphere, facilities, and university. The data collected were analyzed and discussed using the mediated theory (MT). The results suggest that the inaccessibility and unaffordability of AVA are major challenges that hinder students' improvement in speaking abilities and communication skills. Staff teachers and facilities were found to be the main influencing factors and challenges that hinder students' use of AVA to enhance their oral skills, with average values of 24.11% and 24%, respectively. The study concludes that the use of a mediated learning environment, such as AVA, helps develop students' oral skills and communication, enabling them to speak confidently and actively participate.
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Al-Mahfedi, M. H. K., & Al-Jabali, A. A. H. (2024). The Role of Mediated Learning Environment (MLE) in Improving Students Oral Skills: A Case Study on the Use of Audio-Visual Aids at the Department of English, University of Saba Region. Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(10), 7–16. https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i10.421
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