Differentiated instruction in English Foreign Language learning in undergraduate studies

Abstract

English foreign language classes consist of different English language learners’ level proficiency. The importance of English language knowledge in Kosovo has influenced the efforts to increase English learning and teaching quality. One of the concerns that students consider for the effective EFL (English foreign language) learning is the lack of differentiated instruction implementation. Mixed ability classes are unavoidable phenomenon in educational environment, so individual preferences are varied and needed to be applied. The teachers challenge to meet their students’ necessities should be counted as a goal to be reached. The study research aims to identify to what extent are differentiated instruction used in English foreign language classes in the Faculty of Philology and Faculty of Education at the University of Gjakova ‘’Fehmi Agani’’ in Gjakova/Kosovo, examine the factors that cause mixed ability classes and investigate the current situation of EFL learning based on individual needs, learning styles and importance of differentiated instruction as helpful tool to gain the effective learning environment.

Keywords: EFL learning, differentiated instructions, mixed ability classes, individual preferences