LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 11 : 10 October 2011
ISSN 1930-2940

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Problems of Teaching English in the Federal Government Secondary School of Rawalpindi Cantt.

Shazia Naureen, Ph.D.
Muhammad Munir Kayani, Ph.D.
Zahida Jabeen, M.A.

Abstract

This research was conducted to study the problems of Teaching English in Federal Government Secondary School of Rawalpindi Cantt. The main objective of the study were: (a) to find out difficulties faced by teachers in teaching English, (b) to analyze the teaching methods for English subject being adopted by the teachers and (d) to give suggestion for solving the problems in teaching English. For this purpose a questionnaire was developed and distributed among teachers, teaching English to 9th and 10th classes. The opinion of the respondents were gathered, tabulated and analyzed. The analysis of the data shows that teachers were using the traditional methods and were satisfied with present syllabus of English. Majority of the teachers use Grammar Translation method. Teachers suggested that there must be some provision of in-service training of English teachers, and provision of availability of literature on methods of teaching.

Introduction

The process of reconstructing experience, constantly, is referred to education. Education enables individuals to control his surroundings and improve his ability to learn. Language is mean of communication, thoughts, emotions and sentiments. Language is the basic tool and medium of communication between humans. All the knowledge, training skills, views and ideas are conveyed through language. It depicts that language has its significant role in education as well it acts as a medium of instruction and transmission of learning, information colure, civilization, values and wisdom.

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Shazia Naureen, Ph.D. (Corresponding Author)
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
International Islamic University Islamabad
Pakistan
drshazia.naureen@iiu.edu.pk
shazianaureen1@yahoo.com

Muhammad Munir Kayani, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
International Islamic University Islamabad
Pakistan
drmunirkayani@yahoo.com
drmm_kayani@iiu.edu.pk

Zahida Jabeen, M.A.
Teacher
Army Public School Jehlum
Pakistan
Zahidajabeen.iiu@gmail.com
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