Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify how the development and implementation of the English language curriculum for ESL students in an American university. The ESL program helps students that are not native English speakers to learn how to read, write, and talk in English. This study incorporated both qualitative and quantitative designs. It comprised of three sample groups of an administrator, two teachers, and thirty-two ESL students. Data was collected using semi structured interviews and surveys. The study revealed that the curriculum development process conformed to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Standards. The process took into consideration the input and needs of teachers and students. However, there was a lack of course books tailored specifically for the ESL curriculum. Moreover, the learning process was intensive and took a short time that limited the effective learning of some students. Despite a few limitations the results were an accurate representation of the ESL curriculum.
Keywords: ESL, administrator, curriculum, standards.
Title: English Language Curriculum Development and Implementation for ESL Students in an American University
Author: Sarah Alrashedi
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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