Teachers' Insights on the Role of Pedagogical Translation in Developing Language Skills in French as a Foreign Language among Secondary-Level Students in Algeria: A Quantitative Study

Abstract

This study investigates the insights of French as a Foreign Language (FFL) teachers regarding the efficacy of pedagogical translation in developing linguistic skills among secondary-level students in Algeria. The research aims at providing empirical data on teachers' insights concerning the effectiveness of pedagogical translation in French language instruction at the secondary level in Algeria.  Applying a quantitative approach, a questionnaire was distributed to 849 FFL teachers across 60 Algerian education directorates. The survey instrument, designed with a 5-point Likert scale, explored various aspects of translation's effectiveness in language acquisition, including its role in skill development, student engagement, and cultural understanding. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software, with descriptive statistics calculated to determine means and standard deviations.Results revealed an overall positive insight of translation's effectiveness in enhancing linguistic competencies, with a global mean of 3.92.