أثر التغذية الراجعة البنّاءة في تعزيز الكفاءة الذاتية للتحدث لدى طلبة قسم اللغة الإنجليزية بكلية الآداب – جامعة مصراتة

Khalifa Mohamed Shenina; Nisrin Boushaib Boulhana

doi:10.36602/faj.2025.n20.08

Authors

Khalifa Mohamed Shenina Misurata University, Faculty of Arts, Department of English
Nisrin Boushaib Boulhana Misurata University, Faculty of Arts, Department of English

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36602/faj.2025.n20.08

Keywords:

Oral feedback, Self-confidence, Positive feedback, Emotional readiness

Abstract

This study aims to understand how oral feedback affects English-speaking self-confidence among students in the English Department at the Faculty of Arts, Misurata University. The research investigates the impact of various aspects of feedback, particularly clarity, tone, timing, and presentation, on students’ willingness to engage in speaking activities within the classroom. In this paper, mixed methods are applied, including responses to a questionnaire from 41 English students and semi-structured interviews with 12 participants. The findings indicate that students appreciate positive feedback but prefer clear and personalized comments that are aimed at guiding their progress. Clear and encouraging feedback enhances speaking confidence, while unclear information or openly shared comments tend to have the opposite effect. Additionally, students’ levels of emotional readiness influence how they receive and respond to the feedback. According to the study, EFL teachers should focus on both correcting mistakes and supporting learners’ emotional needs. It suggests adopting more responsive feedback techniques to bolster students’ confidence in their speaking abilities in Libyan classrooms.

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