Strengthening English language undergraduates’ presentation skills: A blackboard-mediated intervention program

Sami Algouzi, Ali Abbas Falah Alzubi and Mohd Nazim

PLOS ONE, 2023, vol. 18, issue 8, 1-17

Abstract: Studies and reports indicate that some graduates struggle to find jobs, in part because they lack the key presentation skills and competencies the labor market needs. Thus, this research investigated the effectiveness of a Blackboard-mediated intervention program in strengthening English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ presentation skills. The research followed a quasi-experimental (time series) design, delivering workshops on presentation skills and collecting data from the students (N = 30) using a set of instruments: a pre-and post-assessment checklist and semi-structured interviews. The results showed that the students’ presentation skills improved significantly post intervention. Also, the participants reported positive attitudes concerning the intervention. Drawing on these findings, recommendations and suggestions are presented.

Date: 2023
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