LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 12 : 6 June 2012
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
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A Critical Appraisal of Present Status of Reading Ability in English Language at Secondary School Level in Haryana

Vanite Bala
Karam Singh

Abstract

In contemporary world the importance of English is benchmarked due to global and technological changes. Gaining more and more knowledge has become a necessity, and that is only possible through mastery in the skill of reading English. Since English has been stamped as the library language all over the world, and reading comprehension is a priority area in all English language teaching programmes, so also in Haryana state. The present study is to diagnose the present level of reading ability in the state. The diagnostic test is applied to cover five hundred students; and teachers’ opinionnaire is applied to cover hundred teachers randomly selected from five districts. The overall situation of reading ability in English is found precarious. The education system, methods and techniques of teaching and socio cultural factors are found responsible to some extent for the below average level standard of English reading ability.

INTRODUCTION

The ability to read written material is very important in the civilized world. In a society characterized by globalization and technological change, where knowledge is becoming increasingly important, reading ability is a key skill for active participation. Reading proficiency is the royal road to knowledge and it is essential to one’s success in all academic subjects. Seyed Hussein Fazeli (2010) and Shayistz (2003) state that reading comprehension is an important life skill. It is one of the most important domains in education, because it is the best predicator of success in higher education and job performance. Elley, (1994) stresses that reading ability is necessary for many occupations and a prerequisite for future life-long learning Levin (1975) noted that the ability to read well is the basis for success in school and later.

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Vanite Bala, M.A. Education, M.A. English, P.G. Diploma in Teaching of English, B.Ed.
Corresponding Author
Principal, B.R.International Public School
Near New Grain Market
Kurukshetra
HaryanaState
India
vanitabala@gmail.com

Karam Singh, M.A. Education, M.A. Geography, B.Ed.
H. No. 1480 /5, Jyoti Nagar
Kurukshetra
Haryana State
India
ksdeswal@gmail.com
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