Enhancing Students’ Oral Proficiency through the Integration of Songs: : Insights from Arab Teachers in Northern Israel

תקציר

This study explores the impact of integrating songs into language instruction to improve students’ oral proficiency. The study focuses on understanding how the teaching of songs contributes to students’ oral skills, further enhancing their overall linguistic abilities. It employs qualitative methods and design, including in-depth interviews with fifteen Arab teachers who work in a small town in northern Israel. Seven overarching themes emerged from the findings, all of which highlight the benefits of teaching and learning songs as a tool for enhancing oral proficiency, especially when tailored to students’ particular skill levels. While the study presents positive outcomes of song teaching, it acknowledges its limitations, including the small, localized participant sample and reliance on subjective experiences. Future research is encouraged to broaden the sample size and include participants from diverse geographical locations for a more comprehensive understanding of the topic.