Evaluating the College of Basic Education Preparation Program for Graduating Primary School EFL Teachers in Kuwait

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This research aims at evaluating the preparation program of the English department at the College of Basic Education, in the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in Kuwait. This program prepares and qualifies students for the ELT profession at the primary school.
 The researchers used the following tools :

A standardized proficiency test ( TOEFL ) to check the actual level of students in English after completing all courses required for graduation before embarking on the practicum phase ( teaching practice ).
A questionnaire for student teachers seeking their perceptions and views about the college preparation program.
An observation card (checklist)  distributed to practicum supervisors to monitor and evaluate the student teachers’ performance during the practicum period.
A questionnaire for practicum supervisors seeking their impressions and views about the college preparation program and the practicum as well as their suggestions for improvement.

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  • Receive Date: 20 April 2013
  • Revise Date: 28 May 2013
  • Accept Date: 07 June 2013

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