The Use of Visual Aids (Videos) in Teaching Listening Skill to EFL Pupils in Middle School. Case of Middle Schools in Ain Temouchent

Abstract

Due to the impact of globalisation, and the rapid growth of technology, new materials have been introduced in Algerian education reforms such as video materials. Though numerous technological devices have been implemented in teaching in order to facilitate teaching, make it enjoyable and productive that serves the pupils’ needs. Yet in Algerian middle school still relies on traditional methods. Accordingly the researcher tends to find out how the use of ICT’s can help in improving pupils’ listening skill, and to know the pupils’ attitudes towards the use of that technical devices. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of integrating technology in English teaching and learning particularly teaching listening skill in EFL classes. A mixed methodology based on questionnaire addressed to teachers and classroom observation is used in this investigation. The main results obtained from the data collected showed that EFL teachers were aware of the importance of ICT’s in EFL teaching and learning. The results also revealed that teachers considered ICT’s integration in their teaching method as a source of motivation. Accordingly, the researcher deduces that pupils of twenty first eras are affected by the use of technology, and they prefer to learn listening skill via some modern methods such as the implementation of videos, computers, and so on.