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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).02 10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).02 Published : Mar 1Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research
Traditional mode of teaching promoted rote learning among learners over the years. A University classroom is a place where learners acquire new knowledge, skills, abilities, capabilities, and techniques. This study unveils the English Language Learning problems of undergraduate students. The target population was 155 university students. Qualitative research methods were fielded. 'Observation, video-recording, focus group interview, and diary notes' were research instruments. Outcomes were drawn through the lenses of Action Research. Purposive sampling was the research design. 'Interpretive approach' was employed for data analysis. Results exhibited that students confronted English language problems, and they affected student learning.The study speaks volumes about the gap between teaching and learning. This gap needs to be addressed through Action Research to achieve effective learning outcomes. This study recommends the use of novel teaching strategies, lesson plans, pair work, group discussions, robust material, learner engagement, and constructive feedback in university education.
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Action Research, Teaching Strategies, Learning Problems, English Language Learners
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(1) Abdullah Laghari
Lecturer, Department of English, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
(2) Inayatullah Kakepoto
Professor, Department of English, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
(3) Faheem Arshad
Lecturer, Department of English, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Laghari, A., Kakepoto, I., & Arshad, F. (2022). Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research. Global Social Sciences Review, VII(I), 9-16. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).02
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CHICAGO : Laghari, Abdullah, Inayatullah Kakepoto, and Faheem Arshad. 2022. "Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research." Global Social Sciences Review, VII (I): 9-16 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).02
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HARVARD : LAGHARI, A., KAKEPOTO, I. & ARSHAD, F. 2022. Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research. Global Social Sciences Review, VII, 9-16.
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MHRA : Laghari, Abdullah, Inayatullah Kakepoto, and Faheem Arshad. 2022. "Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research." Global Social Sciences Review, VII: 9-16
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MLA : Laghari, Abdullah, Inayatullah Kakepoto, and Faheem Arshad. "Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research." Global Social Sciences Review, VII.I (2022): 9-16 Print.
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OXFORD : Laghari, Abdullah, Kakepoto, Inayatullah, and Arshad, Faheem (2022), "Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research", Global Social Sciences Review, VII (I), 9-16
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TURABIAN : Laghari, Abdullah, Inayatullah Kakepoto, and Faheem Arshad. "Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research." Global Social Sciences Review VII, no. I (2022): 9-16. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).02