a program based on english for specific purposes to enhance scientific literacy among secondary students : a multidimensional study
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of a program based on ESP to enhance scientific literacy among secondary students. A Quasi-experimental study was conducted including a random sample of (20) EFL third public secondary students (9 males and 11 females). Using the T-Test paired group design, the researcher applied the ESP program and a post-pre-multi-dimensional scientific literacy test. The results showed a remarkable improvement upon participants regarding all scientific literacy dimensions. Procedural Scientific Literacy came first with an effect size of (2.07), then Functional Scientific Literacy with an effect size of (1.82), then Multidimensional Scientific Literacy with an effect size of (1.40), and lastly Nominal Scientific Literacy with an effect size of about (1.17). The findings also revealed remarkable improvement regarding the overall scientific literacy with an effect size of (1.614). Based on the results, the researcher made recommendations to curriculum planners and further researchers. (Published abstract)