A task-based program for developing listening comprehension and listening self-efficacy among EFL General Diploma students

Abstract

The current study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of a task-based program in developing listening comprehension and listening self-efficacy among EFL General Diploma students. Three main instruments were administered to fifty students: listening comprehension sub-skills checklist, listening comprehension test and listening self-efficacy scale. The participants received the task-based program for twelve weeks. Data collected in the form of a range of measures: the listening comprehension sub-skills items as well as the listening self-efficacy items were subjected to t-test. The results indicated that after the implementation of the program, the participants achieved higher levels in the post-administration of the listening comprehension test as well as in the post-administration of the listening self-efficacy scale than in the pre-administration of both of them. The results reflected support for the research hypotheses. They proved the positive effect of the program on EFL General Diploma students who need suitable listening tasks in order to develop their listening comprehension skills and listening self-efficacy. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]