Authors :
Dr. Sourou Corneille Teba; Dr. Sourou Désiré Christel Zinsouvi; Dr. Morel Marly Mensah
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/mpmebmne
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8379537
Abstract :
This study investigates the effect of social and
emotional learning (SEL) on learner’s oral performance
in ESP classes. The objective is to explore possibilities to
provide an authentic learning environment where
English can be used in real-life challenges and facilitate
English for Specific Purpose (ESP) learners’ professional
integration by using correctly the English language. Two
aspects have been taken into account: oral
communication and life skills development. A mixed-
method has been used. The instruments include ten (10)
questionnaires addressed to ESP teachers and classroom
observations were held in five (05) ESP classes. The
results revealed that in most ESP classes, English is
taught as mere school subject without a real context in a
non-conducive classroom atmosphere frustrating for
both learners and teachers. This study evidences that
effective oral communication development is possible
using SEL strategies and activities which provide a
motivating, flexible and relaxing learning experience in
ESP context. The present study suggests ESP teaching
courses should be integrated into Benin EFL teachers
training schools. Teachers should grab opportunities to
take part in workshops and training related to
innovative teaching-learning methods. Well implemented
in ESP classes, SEL strategies can sustainably develop
learners’ communicative and social skills.
Keywords :
SEL, Advanced Classes, ESP.
This study investigates the effect of social and
emotional learning (SEL) on learner’s oral performance
in ESP classes. The objective is to explore possibilities to
provide an authentic learning environment where
English can be used in real-life challenges and facilitate
English for Specific Purpose (ESP) learners’ professional
integration by using correctly the English language. Two
aspects have been taken into account: oral
communication and life skills development. A mixed-
method has been used. The instruments include ten (10)
questionnaires addressed to ESP teachers and classroom
observations were held in five (05) ESP classes. The
results revealed that in most ESP classes, English is
taught as mere school subject without a real context in a
non-conducive classroom atmosphere frustrating for
both learners and teachers. This study evidences that
effective oral communication development is possible
using SEL strategies and activities which provide a
motivating, flexible and relaxing learning experience in
ESP context. The present study suggests ESP teaching
courses should be integrated into Benin EFL teachers
training schools. Teachers should grab opportunities to
take part in workshops and training related to
innovative teaching-learning methods. Well implemented
in ESP classes, SEL strategies can sustainably develop
learners’ communicative and social skills.
Keywords :
SEL, Advanced Classes, ESP.
