العوامل المؤثرة في تنمية مهارات اللغة الإنجليزية لدى الطلاب الكويتيين

Abstract

Objectives: This study identifies the factors affecting developing English language skills among Kuwaiti college students. The findings enhance the literature on education in Muslim countries, creating a theoretical basis for improving the pedagogical process and educational quality in Kuwait while enhancing the English proficiency levels among Kuwaitis. This creates the potential for effectively integrating the country into the global arena. Method: The students’ English proficiency is identified using the Cambridge Assessment English methodology. A survey is administered to identify the factors influencing students’ English language proficiency and a pedagogical experiment is conducted. Results: The results revealed motivational, cultural, religious, gender-based, educational process quality, and cognitive dissonance factors. Conclusion: Integrating English with STEM disciplines and using innovative educational technologies are recommended for positively promote English proficiency.