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33 Pages : 559-572

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).33      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).33      Published : Sep 2018

Development of Functional Writing Skills through Communicative Approach in Pakistani High School

    The major and foremost aim of the research had been to observe an effect of (CLT) communicative language teaching approach on functional writing skills among 9th graders in Pakistani high schools. Relevant literature revealed that functional writing skills can be increased through (CLT) communicative language teaching approach. Quasi Experimental design, that is, pretest posttest nonequivalent control group design was used. Threats to internal/external validity were undertaken properly. The pre-test was the same, and it had been used as the post-test as well. Creative compositions related to functional writing skills were examined carefully and were marked as per scoring rubrics. The (CLT) communicative language teaching approach is recommended for English teaching specifically writingrelated tasks in the subject of English.

    English Language Teaching (ELT), Communicative Approach/Langu age Teaching (CLT), Functional Writing, Grammar Translation Method (GTM).
    (1) Muhammad Samiullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Science Education Faculty of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Aftab Ahmad
    Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Naseer Ud Din
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education & Research, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.

15 Pages : 137-149

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).15      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).15      Published : Sep 2021

The Impact of Literacy and Numeracy Drive (LND) on English Language Learning in Rural and Urban Public Schools of Gujranwala, Punjab

    The study examines the impact of Literacy and Numeracy Drive (LND) on the English language learning outcomes and environment at primary sections of rural and urban public schools of district Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. The data were gathered from two public schools: one from a rural area and another from an urban center. The partakers, N=60, served in the controlled and experiment groups. The control group was imparted the prescribed syllabus with the traditional method. In contrast, the experimental group was trained through LND's systematic learning objectives (SLOs), Tablet PCs, specific booklets, and tests. Three pre-tests were conducted before the treatment, and three post-tests were administered after two months of instruction. The study used quasi-experimental methods, and the gathered data were analyzed using SPSS 25. The results show a significant improvement in the outcomes of the experimental group, while no significant change was observed in the case of the control group. The results demonstrate that systematic SOL-based language teaching, technological assistance, and hand training help improve the English language pedagogy. The study suggests that such intervention scan enhance the overall English language teaching environment. As a result,the reach of LND should be extended to other sections of public schools

    Literacy and Numeracy Drive, Systematic Learning Objectives, English Language Teaching
    (1) Muhammad Asad Habib
    Lecturer, Department of English, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Asif
    PhD Candidate, Department of English, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Rana Imran Ali
    Lecturer, Department of English, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

48 Pages : 511-519

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).48      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).48      Published : Mar 2022

The Role of Discourse Analysis in Understanding Language Teaching and Learning

    The role of Discourse Analysis (DA), which is important in teaching and learning language, is discussed in this paper. DA allows researchers to analyze speech and writing, shedding light on the social structures, power dynamics, and cultural contexts through which classroom lives are enacted. The presentation introduces DA and its theoretical bases and then discusses its educational use. Research has found that DA improves teaching through critical thinking and differentiated instruction. For example, it shows how specific classroom communication patterns and student engagement can stack up to improve outcomes. Through case studies, the paper presents practical insights into how DA shapes curriculum and pedagogy that includes students’ linguistic backgrounds. Finally, it concludes by asserting that incorporating DA into language classrooms fosters effective communication and cultivates the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate global interactions in a diverse society.

    Discourse Analysis, Language Teaching, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Education
    (1) Khalid Azim Khan
    Consultant Academic Accreditation, Deanship of Development and Quality, Umm Al Qura University, Saudi Arabia.
    (2) Aziz Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Ayyaz Mahmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.