Evaluation of an english language program to identify the elements of the curriculum. A case study of a private high school

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Abstract:The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an English language program based on teachers ́ and students ́ perceptions with a focus on needs analysis, situational analysis, factors for effective teaching, principles of language testing and assessment, formative and summative assessment, formal and informal assessment and types of tasks for assessing language skills. To address the research objectives, a mixed method study design was applied using the quantitative and qualitative methods. Questionnaires were used as instruments of data collection, they were applied to 8 teachers and 10 EFL students of second year of baccalaureate. The results showed that most of the students have a positive perception of how they are learning English and how they are assessed. The study showed positive results regarding teachers ́ knowledge of the elements of the curriculum, appropriate methods and approaches, good teaching conditions, types of assessment and tasks. On the other hand, the study revealed some concerns from teachers who stated that there is a lack of support of the administrative stuff regarding teachers ́ training and low compensative salary according to their functions.