The Effect of Applying the Discussion Strategy on Improving the Listening Comprehension Skills in the English Language among Students of Shoubak University College

The study aimed at identifying the effect of applying the discussion strategy on improving the listening comprehension skills in the English language among students of Shoubak University College in Jordan. The study adopted the quasi-experimental approach, and the study tool, prepared by the researcher himself, was set to test the listening comprehension skills. This tool was applied on a random sample of students of Shoubak University College during the academic year 2019-2020, and their number reached (60) male and female students. These students were divided into two groups, an experimental group consisting of (30) male and female students studied according to the discussion strategy and the control group consisting of (30) male and female students studied in the usual way. The findings of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the two groups on the listening skills test due to the variable method of teaching, and in favour of the experimental group. In light of the findings of the study, the researcher recommended both training teachers on using the discussion strategy in teaching the English language for its effectiveness in teaching and conducting studies dealing with introducing other teaching methods.