"The Effect of Using a Proposed Blended-Learning Based Program on Developing Translation Awareness, Skills and Satisfaction for English Majors"

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Lecturer of Curriculum & English Instruction (TEFL),Al-Arish Faculty of Education, Arish University.

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his study aimed at investigating the effects of utilizing a proposed Blended-Learning(BL)based program on developing translation awareness, skills and satisfaction for English Majors.The study followed the descriptive and quasi-experimental pre/post-test, one group design. Total sample of the study consisted of (N=35), second year English major students (Ss) at Al-Arish Faculty of Education, English Majors.Three instruments were prepared and administered by the researcher after verifying  their  validity  and  reliability. They  contained  the Pre/ Post Translation Awareness Test, the Pre/Post Translation Skills Test, and the Students' Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction Scale towards using the proposedTranslation BL based program.  Results of the study showedpositive effects of using the proposed Translation BL based program in developing the  students' Translation awareness and skills as well as satisfaction. Some recommendations and suggestions for further  research and studies were presented in the light of the findings of the study.
 

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