Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners
This study examines error analysis in written English paragraphs by secondary school-level English learners. It focuses on 20 participants from Government Girls High School Sambrial, Sialkot, shedding light on their challenges. These learners from the English group navigate a linguistic landscape where English is not their primary mode of communication. Using Chanquoy's (2001) framework, the study categorizes errors in the learners' written paragraphs. It reveals challenges in spelling,capitalization, prepositions, verbs, and sentence structure, with the most common error being improper usage of English articles. The study offers tangible suggestions and recommendations to empower EFL instructors in addressing the hurdles faced by English language learners. It aims to unlock their potential for confident expression in English. This research invites the scholarly community to delve
into language acquisition and error analysis. Addressing challenges faced by secondary school English learners, it aims to enhance education, empowering the new generation to thrive in an interconnected world.
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Error Analysis, L2 Learners, Written English Paragraphs, Language Acquisition, Secondary School
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(1) Komal Akbar
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Aqsa Atta
Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Alia Awan
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
Teaching Values to Secondary School Students: An Analysis of Teachers' Practices
In this multiple case study, the focus was on how teachers in the selected schools in Narowal cultivate values in their secondary school students. To attain a comprehensive understanding, twenty teachers were purposefully selected for interviews. Qualitative content analysis using NVivo 12 software was used to analyse the gathered data. The research found that these teachers employed diverse approaches to teaching values education. They incorporated storytelling, moral dilemmas, Islamic quotes, examples, activities, games, and projects into their practices. Furthermore, they aimed to foster a positive atmosphere in the classroom by endorsing respect, cooperation, tolerance, and empathy among students. However, the teachers felt hindered by several challenges. They highlighted time constraints due to curriculum overload, the presence of large class sizes, test-oriented educational systems, a diverse student population, and limited resources as factors impeding their effectiveness. Following these findings, it is recommended across society and administration levels that support should be provided to aid secondary school teachers in delivering effective values education.
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Values education, Teachers’ Practices, Secondary school, Qualitative case study, Methods and Constraints
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(1) Imran Khan
Visiting Faculty, Department of Education, University of Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Yaar Muhammad
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Yasira Waqar
Assistant Professor, Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.