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Psychological Problems Faced by Nonnatives English Learners: A Perspective of Secondary Level English Learners in D. G. Khan
Get PDFThis study aimed to explore the problems behind the psychological weaknesses of speaking among some nonnative English language learners. The speaking skill was an unused part of a rather silent, nonparticipating classroom practices in the past in educational processes. The nonnative learners of English as a result, have hardly paid any attention to it in foreign language learning practices in a formal education. This has been documented as a developing problem in the practices of the learners in Pakistan at present. The research design was descriptive, based on survey design. The participants of this study were 400 boys and girls at secondary school level studying in Dera Ghazi Khan (D G Khan). The data were collected through a self-developed research questionnaire at five-point Likert scale by applying random sampling technique. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used for data analysis. The study results show that many learners faced psychological problems at high level in speaking English. Therefore, it is recommended that the teachers should promote English speaking through the usage of direct method
Beliefs and Intentions of Parents of Young Children Regarding Climate Change: A Cross Sectional Study from Pakistan
Get PDFThis study aimed to learn about the climate change perspectives of parents. Convenience sampling was employed to collect the data from individuals who were attending the climate change and parenting seminar online. This survey was sent as a pre survey questionnaire and the data of the parents who consented were used. There was no significant difference found with respect to gender, age or qualification in the climate belief, whereas significant difference was found in intention with respect to gender, qualification, and socioeconomic status. Furthermore, the findings stipulated the mean of beliefs (μ =1.72 and SD= 0.92) and the average mean of (μ =3.36 and SD= 0.86) in the intentions of people regarding climate change related attitude. Whereas the participants intention towards not investing time in solving the environmental issue shows strong agreement (μ=4.22.). The findings of the study share the insights of providing training to the parents of young children, so that they can have better understanding of the climate responsiveness and can take relevant strategic actions to foster climate safety for their future generations
Exploring Possibilities of Engaging Parents in an Early Childhood Classroom in City Naudero District Larkana
Get PDFParents’ engagement plays a vital role in getting information regarding children\u27s education and their progress. This role is not played by each parent but those who play it remain aware of their children\u27s progress and it also helps school administrations in contacting students’ parents easily and in sharing their concerns regarding children and school work. The present paper reports the findings of a researcher study that aims to analyse the current practices of parental engagement as well opportunities and challenges provided and faced by teachers and parents. For detail analysis, a qualitative approach was used with the help of semi-structured interviews which were taken from teachers and the parents. Three parents and three teachers were selected as participants with the help of a purposive sampling technique. Detailed interviews were taken with the participants to get detailed data regarding parental engagement in the research context. Most of the school staff and the parents were very much positive regarding the role of parental engagement in the school but the engagement level was very low. The findings of the study recommend arranging teacher-parent meetings or arranging such activities where parents could be involved in the learning process of their children
Employee Performance and Work-Family Conflict: A Study of the Education Sector in Pakistan
Get PDFThis paper examined the causes and effects of work-family conflict among female employees in the education sector in Pakistan, a society where traditional norms make it harder for women to balance their work and family roles. The paper collected primary data from female employees serving in the education sector of Pakistan. The paper found the extended working hours, job rigidity, work overload, child care duty, children’s age, dependent care duty, workplace discrimination, insufficient supervisory support, authoritarian management style, lack of family support, and husband’s absence as the main factors causing the work-family conflict. The study suggested the need for organizational policies and practices that can help reduce work-family conflict and improve the job satisfaction and performance of female employees
Exploring English Language Learning Needs of Pakistani ESL Postgraduate Research Students: A Qualitative Study
Get PDFEnglish has gained supremacy as the primary language in a range of domains including business, science, technology, higher education, and research. This dominance has created a necessity for a curriculum that meets learners\u27 needs. In Pakistan, postgraduate students face challenges related to the English language in coursework, research paper writing, and dissertation preparation. The objective of this research was to examine the English language requirements of potential Pakistani postgraduate students, who were pursuing studies in science disciplines. The sample included 26 prospective MS students and 4 prospective PhD students, who were preparing for admission tests. The researchers used a semi-structured questionnaire to collect the data, which had been validated by two experts. Thematic analysis revealed that the prospective postgraduate students needed reading skills for reading and comprehending research papers, followed by writing skills for research proposal writing and thesis writing. Participants also recognized the importance of speaking skills for research presentations and communication with supervisors, and listening skills for better understanding of lectures and seminars. The findings suggest that ESP learner-cantered courses should be offered to Pakistani MS/MPhil and PhD candidates that focus on the four language skills for research purposes
An Action Research to Improve Speaking Skills of English Language Learners Through Technology Mediated Language Learning
Get PDFThis study aimed to evaluate how technology-mediated learning assists English language learners in improving their speaking skills. The study is action research in which an action plan was made and executed for four weeks. For this study, the cycle used was of Kemmis & McTaggart (1998; 2000). The action plan of this study had four cycles and students were introduced to TED Talks, Flip Grid, and BBC Learning English along with other learning materials. The researcher planned the action after reviewing the literature and did a situation analysis to ponder the reasons for students’ failure to speak the English language. The action plan was executed for four weeks and data were collected by taking students’ interviews and comparing results of pre and post-assessment. The findings of the study showed that technology-mediated learning is effective and helps learners improve their confidence, fluency, grammar, lexical, and pronunciation
Historical Analysis of Afghan Folk Culture in Kashmir During 1752-1819
Get PDFKashmir, the kingdom of fairies and Paradise on World, has a history of being ruled by several dynasties. Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim empires have all held power over it. Every dynasty has unique folk customs that reflect the character of that dynasty. A community\u27s residents\u27 way of life is referred to as its culture. Afghan and Kashmiri folklore is based on traditional drama, music, and other activities. The current study makes an effort to investigate the traditional view of Afghan authority in Kashmir from 1752 to 1819. Kashmir history demonstrates that several folk beliefs entered Kashmiri society at this time. In the age of Afghan rule, the perceptions of folk culture are supported by historical evidence like material and non-material sources, direct and indirect sources and oral traditional sources. This study highlights the Afghan folk literary work, plays (Raza Pather and Derza Pather) and traditional Kashmiri theatre (Bhand Pathers). The data used in this study is gathered from secondary sources
Impactful Cooperative Learning and Academic Achievement of Mathematics Students
Get PDFMost mathematics abstract concepts have difficulty teaching-learning, but it is easy to utilize appropriate teaching techniques like cooperative learning for better academic achievements. The current study aimed to examine the impact of cooperative learning on mathematics students’ academic performance in grade 5. Fifty students were employed as an experimental group. The data were collected through a developed questionnaire at two points, that is, pre-test and post-test. The test was based on subjective and objective methods that have multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering the cognitive domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy. The MCQs were distributed among three domains with nearly equal weighting given to knowledge, understanding, and application (or problem-solving) skills. Data were analyzed through statistical methods that determined the positive impact of cooperative learning on the academic achievement of mathematics students. The involved students found it pleasant and enjoyed the learning environment. Teaching through cooperative learning is recommended as designing activities that promote group work can help students for better academic achievement
Exploring the Relationship between Social-Self-Esteem, Psychological Distress, and Disordered Eating Patterns among University Students
Get PDFThis study aimed to investigate the correlation between disordered eating patterns, psychological distress, and social self-esteem among university students in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The study included University Students as participants and it utilized a correlational cross-sectional research design. The data collection involved administering a series of questionnaires, which included the Social Self Esteem Scale (SSES), Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), and DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale). The study adhered to ethical considerations in a rigorous manner. The results indicated a statistically significant and positive correlation between psychological distresses and disordered eating behaviors. Furthermore, a notable inverse relationship was identified between psychological distress and social self-esteem, as well as between psychological distress and disordered eating behaviors. The findings of this study carry significant implications for the design and implementation of targeted interventions aimed at promoting the mental and physical well-being of college students. Additionally, these results may contribute to the development of educational initiatives that seek to prevent the emergence and advancement of eating disorders within this susceptible group. Limitations of the study include the utilization of a cross-sectional design and the limited representativeness of the sample. These factors should be taken into account in future research endeavors
Impact of Multimodal Digital Media Communication on Generation Z’s Language Use and Literacy Practices
Get PDFThe impact of increased use of digital communication mediated through social media was observed during COVID-19, in particular, on students’ language and its use in the classroom and their literacy practices. This led to an investigation of the use of multimodal digital communication in the language of Generation Z users at the focal university. Social-semiotic theory of multimodality in digital communication provided the theoretical framework for the study. A quantitative survey was done with 394 respondents on the frequency of use of different apps for different purposes, as well as students’ perceptions of the impact of social media on their literacy practices. Subsequently, qualitative interviews were done to gain a more in-depth understanding of the survey results. The results of this mixed-methods study indicate that Generation Z users are well aware of the affordances and constraints of different social media platforms and apps and use this knowledge judiciously for varied purposes and audiences in their digital communication. This has also impacted their crafting and interpreting of digital multimodal messages. The study findings have implications for teaching English (and other languages); similarly, other disciplines also need to take into account students’ changing literacy practices to enhance their learning outcomes