Critical Analysis of English Language Teaching Skills, a Study of Primary School Teachers of Taluka Kotdiji, District Khairpur Mir’s
Abdul Karim Suhag1*, Naveed Ahmed Wassan1, Lubna Oad2, Shafiq-ur-Reman Solangi3, Pervaiz Ali Soomro4
1Department of
Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Pakistan
2Department of Education,
Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
3Department of
International Relation, Pakistan Navy School of Management, Pakistan
4Sindh Secretariat Karachi, School Education& Literacy Department Government of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan
*Corresponding author: Abdul Karim Suhag, Department of Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Pakistan. Tel: +923002664403; Email: aksuhag@smiu.edu.pk
Received
Date: 22 February, 2018; Accepted Date: 19 March,
2018; Published Date: 26 March, 2018
Citation: Suhag AK, Wassan NA, Oad L, Solangi SR, Soomro PA (2018) Critical Analysis of English Language Teaching Skills, a Study of Primary School Teachers of Taluka Kotdiji, District Khairpur Mir’s. Educ Res Appl: ERCA-143. DOI: 10.29011/2575-7032/100043
1. Abstract
English language teaching is very important because of the global status of English. English language teaching is a process that requires great efforts on the part of all the participants. Classroom interactions, activities, textbooks are the most important elements of teaching process for the aims and objectives of a course. Main objective of this study is to discover English language teaching skills in primary schools of union council Kumb Taluka Kotdiji, District Khairpur Mir’s. The Questionnaire was prepared for teachers to explore the different aspects of teaching English skills and teachers’ skills, (Training, teacher qualifications regarding English, English teaching methodologies). The questionnaire identifies teacher training and instructional materials. A sample of 20 teachers (both male and female) were selected from different schools of union council Kumb Taluka Kotdiji, District Khairpur Mir’s. The data obtained was tabulated and analyzed by the percentage.
2.
Keywords: English Teaching Methods; Primary School;
School; Teaching; Teaching Skills
1. Background of the Study
English is a global language with a comparatively broader scope. It is being educated in the majority of the Pakistani schools. It is the clear wellspring of correspondence with the globe. In various countries it is practiced as a second language. In the English showing classroom at essential level the educators confront numerous troubles particularly in provincial ranges. Their family foundation is hostile to English. In Pakistani rustic territories the understudies initially learn other neighborhood languages as their native language. In schools, they learn Urdu as a national language after this English is instructed. Understudies' troubles in learning English are firmly identified with the educating challenges [1].
Teevno(2011) [2] expressed that it has been observed that as of late the legislatures of Sindh and Pakistan have been giving a considerable measure of offices including free books and preparing programs for the educators at auxiliary level however the instructing and learning of English is not up to mark. It was discovered that educators had no legitimate preparing of showing English, suitable workplaces were not assumed instructive modules were not as indicated by the requirements of substitutes. p.27.
Warsi (2004)
[3] expressed “English language teaching remains
observed as existence an extended method from palatable in the state, not
obliging aimed at captivating in the language” p28.
Nunan (1991) [4] said “education and learning of second language English in Pakistan is founded happening the method of grammatical patterns and here is a leaning of recognized and bookish language, students just yield sentence and emphasis on reading and script”, p.27.
Paik (2008) [5] expressed “by way of English is apparent as a vital instrument in instruction to live in the world-wide, the strains aimed at English languagealconsumegrownup”.p.696.
Jimenez & Rose (2010) argued "deprived of an oversaw as well as productive effort, understudies amid the period consumed education English have no desire of getting the categories and actions of communal, and insightful principal that they need to change into cutting superiority training or vital effort" p.411.
A generally trusted conviction is that without observing the purposes of any task, it’s pined for result can't be proficient. To make adjusting much capable and proficient, teachers should be clear about the whole deal targets and specific purposes of indicating English (James, 2001)p.697.
Albeit powerful educators when all is said in done may share a few attributes, there are sure qualities that vary among them relying upon the topic they instruct. A few analysts trust that it is the way of the topic that makes language educators not the same as instructors of different fields (Hammadou &Bernhar, 1987) in an investigation of the characteristics of good language teachers.
Brosh (1996) [6] expressed effective language teacher to be: having knowledge and command of the target language; being able to organize, explain, and clarify, as well as to arouse and develop interest and motivation among students; being fair to students by showing neither favoritism nor prejudice; and being available to students. Carter &Nunan (2001) [7] expressed that “it’s undeniable that during the past eras English has been playing an increasingly crucial role in all spheres of life for people around the world. Globalization has made English a crucial component for the progression of all states as far as cheap, data innovation, legislative issues, training and societies”.p.48.
1.1. Research Objectives
a.
To
investigate the English teaching methodologies effect on student’s desire
understanding?
b. To explore the
different communicating methods, have different level of impacts on
understanding of students?
c.
To
find out the processes are involved in second language education and learning?
d. To investigate the role of English in Pakistan especially in the field of teacher education and the professional arena?
1.2. Research Questions
a.
Do
English teaching methodologies effect on student’s desire understanding?
b. Do different
communicating methods have different level of impacts on understanding of
students?
c.
What
processes are involved in second language education and learning?
d. What is the role of English in Pakistan especially in the field of teacher education and the professional arena?
2. Methodology
This study was assumed to evaluate the teaching of English language skills, and to find out the language teaching skills and training of English subjects. The research work was carried out 20 government primary schools of union council Kumb Taluka Kotdiji, District Khairpur Mir’s.
4.1. Research Strategy
The present study has been conducted by survey method. Quantitative method of research has been used for collecting data, into English language this plan is additional capable at the same time as compare near further investigational design, while it manages to eliminate irrelevant variables. The male and female teachers completed under beginning of mean score into examination of English language teaching skills and training.
4.2. Population
All primary schools of Taluka Kotdiji, district Khairpur Mir’s Sindh, Pakistan. All teachers of Taluka Kotdiji, district Khairpur Mir’s Sindh (Pakistan) were population of this Survey study.
4.3. Sampling
In order to complete the whole research work, the relevant data was collected through questioner. Required data was collected from Union council Kumb, Government primary schools of Taluka Kotdiji, district Khairpur Mir’s. There were N=20 English language teachers in Government Primary Schools of Union council Kumb.
4.4. Research Instrument
Questionnaire: Questionnaire was prepared for primary school teachers who were teaching English subject. For the purpose of collecting the data, I used a scale guide as a research tool. Identified important relevant areas for reviewing the English language teaching skills to explore which method used by teachers and they are trained or not.
4.5. Data Collection
Data for this research was collected through questionnaire; questionnaire was distributed between the teachers of primary school. From this data to examine the teaching skills of English language.
4.6. Data Analysis
In order to find out the English language teaching skills, the sample percentage.
3. Result Analysis
4. Conclusion &Recommendations
The aim of this chapter is that to discuss the English Language teaching skills, from results give findings, conclusion and recommendations, from this study looking the strength and weakness of the study and remove this weakness for future study.
6.1. Conclusion
·
It
has been shown in the results of this study that English teaching is directly
related to the trained and experienced teacher as it has been observed that
majority of the teachers were to be found that gaps in English training when I
asked question to teachers that You recently attended English teaching training
programs Majority of the teacher responded that they have not taken any English
language teaching training.
·
It
has been shown in the results of this study that mostly teacher are untrained
especially in English subject. Results shows that there no sufficient materials
for English class and only 3 schools had library in schools of union Council
Kumb Taluka Kotdiji, district Khairpur Mir’s.
·
And
there is lack of English teaching and learning resource. In the response of
other question which is you take any training course(s) to learn how to teach
English, mostly respondent answered that they didn’t taken ant training
recently for teaching English, according to results there is lack of English
teaching training.
· In addition, we can say that there is no training available for specific subject and mostly teachers have no short course or degree in English subject.
6.2. Recommendations
·
It
is recommended that textbook should revised and prepared it according to
student level and add activates also.
·
Now
developing countries are using directed method but in schools of union council
Kumb Taluka Kotdiji, district Khairpur Mir’s mostly teacher still use grammar
translation method. Due to grammar translation method students cannot
communicate in English language.
·
Schools
of union council Kumb Taluka Kotdiji, district Khairpur Mir’s of Sindh province
in Pakistan libraries are not available for that reason government should take
initiatives to open and allocate funds for existing libraries in schools so
that students can learn more.
·
In
mostly schools there are no sufficient teaching materials so there are needs of
instructional materials.
·
It
is recommended that in English subject teacher should develop a reading,
writing skills.
·
It
is recommended that teachers should adapt different strategies for teaching
English.
· Students should be provided leaning environment at schools of union council Kumb Taluka Kotdiji, district Khairpur Mir’s province of Sindh in Pakistan and students should be encouraged for learning English.
Figure 1: In item no. 01 the
total respondents are N= 20, mostly respondents answered YES but a few answered
14.64% in No and other give answered in Yes, from these answer that mostly
teacher completed training program or teacher education degree. If mostly
teachers or untrained then how they teach.
Figure 2: In item no. 02
respondents 31.70% answered in Yes and 68.29% answered No according
theseanswered we can say that in recent time there are no faculties provide for
teacher training. According to results there are need of English teacher
training on priority basis.
Figure 3: In item no.3 total
respondents are 20, respondents 78.04%answered in Yes, these answers show Using
Communicative Approach is useful for developing Listening, Speaking, Reading
and Writing skills.
Figure 4: In item no.4
total According to respondents answered that textbook are well prepared but
some respondents answered in No according to them textbook are not properly
designed.
Figure 5: In item no.5
according to respondents answered there are no library in schools only 3
answered that they have library in school.
Total |
Yes |
% |
N/A |
% |
No |
% |
20 |
14 |
85.36 |
00 |
00 |
06 |
14.64 |
Table 1: You complete a teacher education or training program?.
Total |
Yes |
% |
N/A |
% |
No |
% |
20 |
7 |
31.70 |
00 |
00 |
13 |
68.29 |
Table 2: Did you recently attended any English teaching training programs?
Total |
Yes |
% |
N/A |
% |
No |
% |
20 |
12 |
78.04 |
00 |
00 |
08 |
21.95 |
Table 3: Do you think that communicative approach is useful for developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills?
Total |
Yes |
% |
N/A |
% |
No |
% |
20 |
15 |
60.97 |
01 |
2.43 |
4 |
36.58 |
41 |
25 |
60.97 |
01 |
2.43 |
15 |
36.58 |
Table 4: The textbooks properly designed to fulfil the objectives of English Language Teaching?.
Total |
Yes |
% |
N/A |
% |
No |
% |
20 |
03 |
7.31 |
00 |
00 |
17 |
92.68 |
Table 5: Do you have library or reading corner in classroom?.
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