Evaluation of Preschool English Language Instruction in Isfahan: A Survey and Classroom Observation

Hossein Siahpoosh, Zohre Noroozi

Abstract


This study examines the state of English language teaching (ELT) at preschools in Isfahan Iran. It is important to know what is happening in preschool English classes and how parents’ viewpoints are toward the foreign language education of their children in the kindergartens. The current study examines the results of the questionnaire administrated to parents of local kindergartens to find out their expectations of proposed early English program for their children. The findings from the observations revealed that the English teachers of private kindergartens had an access to new methods and approaches as the lessons are implemented with various authentic materials which encompass teaching songs, poems, and tales. The material and books used by the teachers were mostly different. The implications of the study offer suggestions for EFL teachers, students(kids), material developers, researchers, kindergarten principals, parents and ministry of education.


Keywords


Pre School, Materials, Parent’s point of view, Parent’s satisfaction

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