KARIMA Ladjel

Mekki Sara

The Impact of Educational Psychology Methods on Learners’ Academic Performance: The Case of Primary School Students.

Chabira Yousef

Language Acquisition Through Video Games Case study: the students of Ziane Achour University

NABILA ABED

The Impact of Irritable Bowel Syndrome on Students’ Academic Achievements: The Case of Students of the English Department at Djelfa University

Bekai Oussama

An Investigation of the Relationship between Physical Fitness and Learners’ Academic Performance: The Case Study of First Year Students at Chaounan Mohamed High school

Bey Fadhila

The Effectiveness of Using Audio-Visual Aids in Teaching Grammar to Middle School Learners. Case Study , Second Year Pupils at Salmi Abd Elhay Middle School in Benhar : Djelfa

Salmi Tayeb abderahmane

Evaluating the Blended Learning Programme Used in the English Department at Djelfa University: a Case Study of Third Year EFL Students of the Academic Year 2020/2021

Publishing research articles in international journals has become a precondition to PhD graduation in higher education. In the era of globalization, non-native English PhD students devote much scholarly attention to English writing for publication purposes to share and author their own academic researches for international journals. Thus, this paper aims to demystify the most important requirements of English writing for publication and draw some strategies to successfully publish written English manuscripts in international journals. Along this line of thought, a documentary analysis of 12 different research manuscripts of non-native English academics was undertaken. To cross-check the data, a questionnaire was directed to the manuscripts’ owners and the peer reviewers of journals. The findings reveal that manuscripts which are successfully accepted for publication have features related to both macro and micro criteria. The former includes the procedural strategies that allow manuscripts to be highly and immediately accepted from the first sight such as the originality or timeliness of the work, its direct relevance, appropriateness and interest to the journal targeted, and itseffective contributions and solutions to the new emerging era problems. The latter incorporates the specific details and segments that reviewers spot at the second sight such as maintaining coherent and cohesive texts, using authentic and well-cited references, providing relevant arguments, framing data to appeal to different audiences, discussing and synthesizing the results. Depending on these findings, a number of recommendations are provided to remediate the situation.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-12-17), Foundational Requirements for Scholarly Manuscripts in Globalized Times: Crafting English Prose for International Journal Publication,Algerian Scientific Publication and Peer Review: Status Quo and Future Directions,جامعة محمد بوضياف بالمسيلة

This research investigates the phenomenon of cheating among students at the University of M’sila, English Department, focusing on the reasons and cases associated with academic dishonesty. Employing data collection tools such as questionnaires and interviews, the study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the motivations behind cheating, the methods employed, and the perceived consequences. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing surveys distributed to a diverse sample of students and in-depth interviews with both faculty members and students who have experienced or witnessed cheating incidents. Through thematic analysis, patterns and insights emerge, revealing the multifaceted nature of academic dishonesty within the university context. Preliminary findings suggest that academic pressure, fear of failure, and a competitive academic environment contribute significantly to students resorting to cheating. The study also explores the role of technological advancements, such as online resources and communication tools, in facilitating dishonest practices. Additionally, it investigates the impact of institutional factors, including the effectiveness of anti-cheating policies and the role of faculty in promoting academic integrity. The research recommends the development of strategies that foster a culture of academic honesty and integrity within the institution. Ultimately, the findings of this study contribute to the broader discourse on academic integrity and may serve as a foundation for future research and policy development in the academic community.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-12-13), Exploring Academic Dishonesty: A case study of Cheating Among Students at the University of M'sila,Quality of life and indicators of psychological health in the Algerian society and their relationship of the spread of social evils (descriptive, analytical and critical approaches),جامعة محمد بوضياف بالمسيلة

In accordance with the principles of content and language integrated instruction (CLIL) within the realm of higher education, students engaged in CLIL programs perceive the act of writing for publication as a paramount objective they aspire to attain. In response to this imperative, they are presently committed to acquiring the requisite proficiencies in English writing for publication. Consequently, the present study seeks to investigate the impact of Content and Language Integrated Learning on students' capacity to engage in writing for publication. To this end, a comparative analysis is undertaken, scrutinizing the English manuscripts produced by two distinct groups of students: 25 CLIL participants and 25 non-CLIL participants. To amass empirical data, three distinct research instruments are employed. Initially, a questionnaire is administered to both groups of students to ascertain their areas of deficiency. Subsequently, a documentary analysis is conducted on the manuscripts submitted by both CLIL and non-CLIL students. Finally, interviews are conducted with ten reviewers affiliated with diverse academic journals to facilitate cross-validation of the collected data. The resultant data is subjected to rigorous statistical analysis, involving the computation of means, standard deviations, and percentage distributions. The findings of this investigation reveal a noteworthy disparity in the acceptance rates of manuscripts authored by CLIL students in comparison to those penned by their non-CLIL counterparts.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-11-27), Exploring -the Proficiency of CLIL Students in English, Writing for . Publication: A' Comparative ,Analysis,Integrating Content and English Language Blended Instruction in Algerian Higher Education: Paradigms, Issues' and Perspectives,المدرسة العليا لوهران

This research aims to investigate the effects of multilingualism in primary schools and its implications for pupils' language proficiency and cognitive development. It seeks to provide insights into effective educational strategies that harness the benefits of multilingualism in the Algerian primary school settings. This study has a mixed method research design. The research instruments were implemented include questionnaire, classroom observation, and test. The results were analyzed with the regard to the statistical elements (means, standard deviations) and the percentages presented. The findings highlight the positive effects of multilingualism on the linguistic and cognitive development, emphasizing the potential advantages it offers. Multilingual individuals demonstrate enhanced language skills, such as improved vocabulary acquisition, greater metalinguistic awareness, and heightened language-processing abilities. Moreover, the study explores the potential cognitive advantages associated with multilingualism, including enhanced executive functions, improved attention control, and cognitive flexibility

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Karima LADJEL , , (2023-10-14), Multilingualism In Algerian Primary Schools : Unveiling Its Role As A Barrier Or An Advantage, افاق للعلوم, Vol:8, Issue:4, pages:341-355, جامعة زيان عاشور الجلفة

. The educational system in Algeria has recently implemented teaching English at primary schools. Its main objective is to modernize and promote education to meet the standards of globalization since English is regarded as an international language used in science and technology. The emphasis on teaching English indicates the efforts of the Algerian educational practitioners to address the English linguistic failure of Algerian learners and develop their communication skills when using this international language. Along this line of thought, the present investigation aims at applying the competency based approach at the secondary school to teach learners the skills and strategies of producing well-structured statements and utterances. It tends also to explore the different reasons behind Algerian learners’ failure to provide correct linguistic structures. To glean adequate data for this research, an experimental study was undertaken in the secondary school of Makari, M’sila. This experimental study was conducted with a control and an experimental group of learners. The learners in the experimental group were taught English with the focus on the linguistic competence and with the use of the CBA. On the other hand, learners in the control group were taught English without the implementation of the CBA in their curriculum. After the teaching sessions, both groups were provided with a test which examines their ability of processing the linguistic structures. This study used also a focused group interview to triangulate the data gathered and to understand both teachers’ and students’ perceptions towards the implementation of the CBA to address learners’ linguistic failure. This investigation confirmed that the CBA promotes secondary school learners’ linguistic ability to produce well-structures sentences. It also demonstrated also a welcoming sign of interest among the students and teachers towards the use of this teaching approach at the secondary level.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-05-17), A Competency Based Instructional Framework to Remediate the Liguistic Failure of English as Foreign Language Learners,Les difficultés d'apprentissage des langues dans les sociétés multiculturelles Les approches interprétatives et les parcours thérapeutiques,المعهد الوطني للبحث في التربية جامعة الجزائر

The globalization of education and the demand for multilingual and multicultural competencies have propelled the adoption of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) as a pivotal pedagogical approach in higher education. This study investigates the prospects and challenges of implementing CLIL within the Algerian higher education system. The primary objectives are to assess the feasibility of integrating CLIL in Algerian universities, identify the perceived challenges, and evaluate the impact on students' language proficiency and subject knowledge. Employing an experimental research approach, data collection encompasses the utilization of a questionnaire to gauge stakeholder perspectives, language proficiency tests, and classroom observations to assess the effectiveness of the CLIL approach. The research findings offer valuable insights. Firstly, stakeholders expressed a favorable disposition towards the introduction of CLIL in Algerian higher education, citing its potential to enhance language proficiency, subject knowledge, and international competitiveness. Students, in particular, perceived CLIL as a valuable opportunity to acquire specialized language skills while engaging with academic content. Secondly, while the implementation of CLIL demonstrated an improvement in students' language proficiency, it also revealed inherent challenges. In particular, instructors faced difficulties in adapting to the CLIL approach, requiring additional training and support to effectively deliver subject content in a second language. Additionally, students encountered challenges related to the increased cognitive load of learning both language and subject simultaneously. Lastly, the study found that the successful implementation of CLIL in Algerian higher education necessitates strategic planning, including faculty development and curriculum design. Furthermore, the study recommends that institutions provide ongoing support for both instructors and students to navigate the complexities of CLIL, fostering a more favorable environment for its sustainable integration. Ultimately, the research underscores the potential benefits of CLIL for Algerian higher education and emphasizes the need for comprehensive measures to address the challenges of implementation.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-05-09), Implementing a Content and Language Integrated Learning in the Algerian Higher Education: Perspectives and Challenges,The Future of Education and English Language Policies in Algeria: Applicability of the generalization Process of English Language Use in Higher Education Institutions,جامعة عباس الغرور خنشلة

The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a rapid and unprecedented shift towards online learning, particularly in the realm of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education. This study explores the impact of video conferencing applications on EFL learners' autonomy during this challenging period. The primary objectives are to assess the extent to which these applications have influenced students' autonomy in their language learning journey. Employing an exploratory research approach, data collection involved focus group discussions and observations. The findings reveal three key outcomes. Firstly, EFL learners reported an increased sense of autonomy when utilizing video conferencing applications for their language education. They demonstrated greater independence in managing their learning processes, setting goals, and monitoring their progress. Secondly, the study identified that the interactive features within these applications facilitated collaborative and self-directed learning experiences. Learners engaged in peer discussions and group activities, further nurturing their autonomy. Lastly, the observations revealed that instructors played a pivotal role in fostering autonomy by promoting self-regulated learning strategies and offering personalized guidance. Based on these findings, the study recommends that educators and institutions should continue to leverage video conferencing applications in EFL education, emphasizing the importance of fostering learner autonomy.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-05-04), The Effects of Video conferencing applications on EFL Learners' Autonomy Durins the Covid-l9 Pandemic,Modem Educational Technologies for Quality and Transformative Education : Local Needs and Global Challenges,جامعة مصطفى بن بولعيد باتنة 02

This study explores the potential of French-language literature from the Maghreb region as a didactic support during the interwar period. It analyzes a range of literary works, including novels, poetry, and essays, written by Maghrebi authors during this period. The study finds that French-language literature from the Maghreb region during the interwar period offers rich and diverse material that can be used as a didactic support. The literature reflects the complex sociopolitical and cultural realities of the Maghreb region during this period, including issues of identity, colonialism, nationalism, and modernity. The literature also showcases a variety of literary styles and genres, ranging from realism and naturalism to modernism and surrealism, providing learners with a rich linguistic and cultural experience. The study concludes that French-language literature from the Maghreb region during the interwar period can be a valuable didactic support in French-language classes, particularly in terms of enhancing learners' linguistic and cultural competence. This study contributes to a growing body of literature on the use of literature as a didactic support and highlights the importance of incorporating diverse cultural perspectives into language education.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-05-03), Exploring the Potential of French-Language Literature from the Maghreb Region as Didactic Support: A study of the Interwar Period.,La littérature Maghrébine Francophone de I'entre-deux gueres: une forme de litérature subalterne,جامعة زيان عاشور الجلفة

The Algerian higher educational system has recently shifted attention away from contentfocused teaching approach to content and language integrated instruction. This shift aims to produce new mass of generations that meet the standards of globalization era. In a response to this need, the Algerian higher educational staff has accordingly encouraged the integration of content and language integrated instruction (CLIL) which is a dual-focused teaching approach aiming to teach content through an additional language (English) and teaching this additional language (English) through learning the content. In the light of this thought, the aim of this study is to implement a needs analysis framework to Algerian content teachers who will be prepared for CLIL instruction. In other words, it tends to explore the necessities, lacks, and wants that should be included in the training programs of content teachers. To collect data, a structured questionnaire is distributed to forty content teachers to find out their necessities, lacks, wants, and perspectives, and a structured interview is also carried out with forty language teachers to design a framework of the training program. The results are analyzed with the regard to the statistical elements (means, standard deviations) and the percentages presented. The findings revealed that the framework of the training program of content teachers to be content and language teachers should include features related to the structural, lexical, and discoursal levels of language (i.e., linguistic and rhetorical). As a result, a set of recommendations are provided to address the situation.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-05-03), A Needs Analysis Framework to Implement Language and Content Integrated Instruction in the Algerian Higher Education,English For Specific Purposes or English as Medium of Instruction?The Algerian Tertiary Dilemma,جامعة يحيا فارس المدية

Nowadays, language cannot be reduced to the direct teaching of linguistic skills like phonology, morphology, vocabulary, and syntax. The contemporary models of communicative competence show that there is much more to learning a language, and they include the vital component of cultural knowledge and awareness. In other words, to learn a language well requires knowing something about the culture of that language. Communication that lacks appropriate cultural content often results in humorous incidents, or worse, is the source of serious miscommunication and misunderstanding. Along this line of thought, the present investigation aims at implementing an intercultural based instructional framework to foster EFL students’ communication skills (oral ones). It tends to test the causal relationship that exists between intercultural approach and communicative competence. To glean adequate data for this research, an experimental study was undertaken at the department of English; Djelfa university. The students in the experimental group were taught the English language in oral sessions using the intercultural approach. On the other hand, students in the control group were taught the same teaching module without the implementation of the intercultural approach. After the teaching sessions, both groups were provided with a test which examines their ability to respond to different situations of communication held by native speakers. The overwhelming bulk of the amassed data from the research instrument have yielded a wide range of insightful findings. This investigation confirmed that the implementation of the intercultural approach helps EFL students improve their critical cultural awareness which in turn is used to respond appropriately towards different situations of communications and avoid any conversational failures.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2023-03-27), An Intercultural Based Instructional Framework to Foster EFL Students Communication Skills,Teaching and Leaming Culture in Foreign Language Class in Globalization Era,جامعة محمد بوضياف بالمسيلة

Publishing research articles in international journals has become a precondition to PhD graduation in higher education. In the era of globalization, non-native English PhD students devote much scholarly attention to English writing for publication purposes to share and author their own academic researches for international journals. Thus, this paper aims to demystify the most important requirements of English writing for publication and draw some strategies to successfully publish written English manuscripts in international journals. Along this line of thought, a documentary analysis of 12 different research manuscripts of non-native English academics was undertaken. To cross-check the data, a questionnaire was directed to the manuscripts’ owners and the peer reviewers of journals. The findings reveal that manuscripts which are successfully accepted for publication have features related to both macro and micro criteria. The former includes the procedural strategies that allow manuscripts to be highly and immediately accepted from the first sight such as the originality or timeliness of the work, its direct relevance, appropriateness and interest to the journal targeted, and itseffective contributions and solutions to the new emerging era problems. The latter incorporates the specific details and segments that reviewers spot at the second sight such as maintaining coherent and cohesive texts, using authentic and well-cited references, providing relevant arguments, framing data to appeal to different audiences, discussing and synthesizing the results. Depending on these findings, a number of recommendations are provided to remediate the situation.

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Karima LADJEL , souhila KHARKHACHE , djelloul ladjel , , (2023-01-08), English Writing For Publication In International Journals: Basic Criteria In Globalization Era, العمدة في اللسانيات وتحليل الخطاب, Vol:7, Issue:1, pages:667-682, جامعة محمد بوضياف المسيلة

Following the approach of content and language integrated instruction in higher education, content teachers consider writing for publication as a primary target which they aim to reach. In a response to this need, they are now turning to learning the necessary skills which lead them to obtain the proficiency of English writing for publication. Accordingly, the aim of the current study is to implement a deficiency analysis to explore the lacks of content teachers in English writing for publication. Therefore, a case study includes forty content teachers to be investigated. To collect data, three research instruments are used; a questionnaire is distributed to the content teachers to find out their deficiencies, a documentary analysis of the content teachers’ manuscripts is applied, and an interview is carried out with ten reviewers of different journals to guarantee cross-checking the data collected. The results are analyzed with the regard to the statistical elements (means, standard deviations) and the percentages presented. The findings revealed that content teachers’ rejection of their manuscripts are attributed to their limited level of linguistic and discourse competences. Regarding the linguistic features, reasons which make content teachers’ manuscripts rejected for publication include their inability to produce well-structured sentences with the use of appropriate parts of speech and tenses (linguistic features). For discourse competence, content teachers are unable to build coherent and cohesive paragraphs (i.e., teachers are not aware of the components which constitute a paragraph such as a thesis statement, main ideas, supporting details). As a result, a set of recommendations are provided to address the situation.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2022-03-01), New Perspectives of Language Teaching Approaches in ESP Contexts: Writing Scientific Papers in ESP,New Perspectives and Challenges in English Studies in Algeria: TEFL, ESP, Translation, Civilization and Literature مصطفى سطمبولي معسكر 1 مارس 2022,مصطفى سطمبولي معسكر

The educational system in Algeria has recently witnessed a great shift called a reform which is characterized by the use of the Competency Based Approach (CBA). Its main objective is to modernize and promote teaching English to meet the standards of employability requirements, i.e., a shift from understanding the theoretical concepts (a content based approach) to developing the ability to process these concepts particularly in the ESP labor situations. Along this line of thought, the present investigation aims at applying this approach to the contexts of teaching English for specific purposes in order to meet the standards of employability requirements. Therefore, this study examines the effect of implementing the CBA in the context of ESP to help students acquire professional and academic competencies which meet the standards of the globalization requirements. To glean adequate data for this study, an action research was undertaken at the department of Political Sciences; M’sila university. The students were taught English for specific purposes using the CBA during the intervention phase, After the teaching sessions, students were provided with a post-test which examines their ability to process information in professional situations. The results collected from both pre – intervention, post-intervention phases, and questionnaires were analyzed and compared to each other. The overwhelming bulk of the amassed data from the research instruments have yielded a wide range of insightful findings. This investigation confirmed that the CBA shares the same objective of the higher education which is grooming up students from becoming effective leaders in their chosen field and gaining labor skills.

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2021-09-29), The implementation of competency. based approach in LMD system: New prospects towards teaching English for professional requirements,Langue(s) et emploi : de la formation universitaire à f insertion orofessionnelle,جامعة زيان عاشور الجلفة

Most institutions and educational systems have witnessed a great shift towards the use of ICTs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the restrictions that governments around the world have imposed in order to maintain social distancing and decrease the spread of this virus, schools, universities and colleges are now being closed. In the context of teaching English as a foreign language, educational practitioners are turning now to the use of E-learning platforms including Mooc, Moodle, and video conference applications such as Google Meet, Zoom, and Webinar to hold the teaching-learning process. Within these online video conference applications, new technology tools are particularly designed in order to insure a high level of students’ autonomy and E-learning engagement. Along this line of thought, the main focus of this investigation is to explore the effect of implementing new technology tools available in video conference applications such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Webinar on EFL students’ autonomy and E-learning engagement. For this purpose, a case study including 30 second year students from the English department of M’sila University (Algeria) was undertaken. To collect and cross-check the data, a triangulation method was used, including a questionnaire, an interview and an observation. The data analyses of the research findings revealed that the use of different technology tools which are provided in the video conference applications help the participants to process information in meaningful ways, make them more independent by developing effective learning strategies, transfer skills, and provide them with a great sense of responsibility. The research demonstrated also a welcoming sign of interest among the students when using these different video conference application tools

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Karima LADJEL , ,(2021-03-30), Fostering students' autonomy using video. conference applications in' an e-leaming 'environment.,ooE- Learning et autonomie de I'apprentissage à l'ère de la COVID : Qu'en est-il des langues étrangères à I'université ?,جامعة زيان عاشور الجلفة

The main focus of this investigation is to explore the effect of integrating different information and communication technologies on ESP students’ academic writing. This experimental study was conducted with a control and an experimental group of students from the Department of Biology, M’sila University. The students in the experimental group were asked to use only ICTs (CALL and CMC) during their academic writing course. On the other hand, students in the control group were asked to accomplish all the writing stages on paper only, i.e., as conventionally done. This study used also a focused group interview to triangulate the data gathered and to understand students’ percep8tions towards the use of ICTs. The analysis of data showed that the experimental group using ICTs significantly outperformed the control group. The research demonstrated also a welcoming sign of interest among the students and, the students were quite motivated to using ICTs which helped them to improve their academic writing skills.

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Karima LADJEL , , (2020-12-25), Integrating Ict Tools To Improve Esp Students’ Academic Writing Proficiency دمج تكنولوجيا المعلومات و الاتصال لتحسين مهارة الكتابة الأكاديمية لطلبة الانجليزية لأغراض خاصة, مجلة إشكالات في اللغة و الأدب, Vol:9, Issue:5, pages:646-661, جامعة تامنغست