The Extent of Incorporating Learner-centered Activities in the Intermediate Stage English Textbooks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

There has been a prominent shift within the field of language learning and teaching over the last few decades with greater emphasis being put on learners and learning rather than on teachers and teaching. Therefore, special focus has been given to the curriculum and the materials being taught. The present study aimed to find out the extent of learner-centered activities in the intermediate stage English textbooks at Saudi Arabian public schools. Based on the criteria of analysis, the work analyzed the activities of the textbooks for learner-centeredness. The findings of the study showed that the number of learner-centered activities was low compared to the non-learner-centered ones. In light of the findings, the work recommended that more incorporation of learner-centered activities should be adopted in the English language textbooks of the intermediate stage in Saudi Arabia.