Teaching of Remedial English and the Problems of the Students: A Case of University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

The research paper is designed to explore the achievement of the aims and objectives of teaching remedial English. Italso aims to know the importance of the course and the problems of the students regarding the teaching of remedialEnglish at university level in Pakistan with special reference to university of Sindh, Jamshoro. In this regard manyefforts were taken by the tutors, lecturers, assistant professors, professors and the administration of the university toenhance the capabilities and efficiencies of the students of undergraduate level. All students of undergraduate leveland the teachers who take remedial English classes are constituted as the Population of the study. Five (n=5) teacherswho teach remedial classes and forty (n=40) students from different departments were recruited as the sample of thestudy through purposive and random sampling techniques. Interviews were conducted from students and tutors whoattend and teach remedial English course respectively. 90% students found unsatisfied from the administration of theclasses and they stressed that the classes should be conducted separately at department level and they demanded forthe basic needed facilities during the classes such as the facility of language laboratory, availability of computers,multimedia, audio and video resources in order to accelerate and enhance the teaching learning process to improveEnglish language skills.

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Unburdening the Pedagogy of the Oppressed: A Case Study of ELT Classrooms at University Level in South Punjab

sjesr ◽

10.36902/sjesr-vol3-iss2-2020(223-232) ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 223-232

Author(s):

Dr. Sarwat Jabeen ◽

Abdul Rashid ◽

Dr. Samia Naz

Keyword(s):

Critical Thinking ◽

Learning Process ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

English Language ◽

English Language Teaching ◽

Pedagogy Of The Oppressed ◽

University Level ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

The University

Recently, the concept of Critical thinking got much significance in the teaching and learning process. Thinking creatively and critically in the English language beckons our representation in different domains of development as well. The present study is aimed to investigate the on-going teaching-learning process of English Language Teaching at University Level in South Punjab from the perspective of critical thinking. The theoretical insights have been taken from Freire’s Banking concept of education in his seminal work, Pedagogy of the Oppressed (2018). The findings of the study reveal that our ELT classrooms are lacking the creativity and critical thinking at large. Further in our classrooms, the Banking Model of teaching is being practiced where a student remains passive and the teacher is considered as the ultimate source of knowledge. It points out that our teaching and learning process is moving on some faulty lines which need revisions and amendments. It is suggested that the Problem Posing Model of teaching and learning may be adopted in our ELT Classrooms so that our graduates at the university level may think critically and independently.

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Impacts of Using Laptop at University Level- A Survey-Based Approach

Global Educational Studies Review ◽

10.31703/gesr.2021(vi-i).35 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol VI (I) ◽

pp. 354-360

Author(s):

Iffat Basit ◽

Quratulain ◽

Muhammad Hafeez

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Research Study ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Research Tool ◽

Physics Students ◽

Microsoft Word ◽

Academic Activities ◽

University Level ◽

The University

A survey-based research study has been directed to reveal the impacts of using laptops at the university level. For this research, BS Mathematics and BS Physics students, both morning and evening sessions of Universities in South Punjab, Pakistan, were taken as a population. The population consists of 240 students and 10 teachers of four Universities in South Punjab. The sample of 112 students and10 teachers was taken by the Random sampling technique. Questionnaires and interviews were used as a research tool. The consequences of the research study discovered that most of the students used laptops for study purposes like making assignments on Microsoft word and presentations on PowerPoint. The results of teachers questionnaires revealed that most of the teachers used laptops for the preparation of lecturers and for different academic activities.

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Implicaciones de la gamificación en Educación Superior: una revisión sistemática sobre la percepción del estudiante

Revista de Investigación Educativa ◽

10.6018/rie.419481 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 169-188

Author(s):

Mª del Carmen Pegalajar Palomino

Keyword(s):

Learning Process ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Quality Criteria ◽

Educación Superior ◽

Educacion Superior ◽

Final Sample ◽

Revisión Sistemática ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

The University

Este trabajo realiza una revisión sistemática para identificar los principales hallazgos reportados en la literatura científica sobre la percepción del estudiante universitario hacia la práctica de estrategias de gamificación en su proceso de aprendizaje. La búsqueda documental se ha llevado a cabo a partir de la triangulación de las publicaciones incluidas en las bases de datos “Web of Science” y “Scopus” durante el período 2010-2019. Tras aplicar los criterios de selección y calidad, se han identificado un total de 20 estudios como muestra final. Los resultados demuestran el interés creciente de la comunidad científica por plantear trabajos sobre gamificación en Educación Superior. Además, se corrobora una predisposición favorable en el alumnado hacia el desarrollo de experiencias didácticas innovadoras basadas en la gamificación. Entre sus potencialidades, destaca el aumento de la motivación, el interés y la participación del alumnado en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, así como la mejora del rendimiento académico y el desarrollo de las habilidades y competencias necesarias para su desarrollo profesional. This work performs a systematic review to identify the main findings reported in the scientific literature on the perception of the university student towards the practice of gamification strategies in their learning process. The documentary search was carried out based on the triangulation of the publications included in the "Web of Science" and "Scopus" databases during the period 2010-2019. After applying the selection and quality criteria, a total of 20 studies have been identified as the final sample. The results demonstrate the growing interest of the scientific community to propose works on gamification in Higher Education. Furthermore, a favorable predisposition in the students towards the development of innovative didactic experiences based on gamification is corroborated. Among its potential, the increase in motivation, interest and participation of students in the teaching-learning process stands out, as well as improving academic performance and developing the skills and competences necessary for their professional development

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General Didactic Principles About University Education in Music in the Midst of a Pandemic

Pedagogical Almanac ◽

10.54664/tmxn4076 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Bojin Nedialkov ◽

Nadia Nedialkova

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Music Education ◽

Learning Process ◽

University Education ◽

Office Work ◽

Home Office ◽

Online Lectures ◽

Preliminary Preparation ◽

University Level ◽

The University

This article discusses some of the most important prerequisites for building and organizing the didactic structure of music education at the university level in the midst of a pandemic. The emphasis is on the methodology in designing online learning. The principles of carrying out the preliminary preparation for the transition to the new synchronous1 and asynchronous2 training are described. The basic rules for building and organizing online lectures in the conditions of distance learning are systematized. Models for asynchronous lectures according to already established principles are presented. An analysis of the difficulties and dangers of constant home office work has been performed. The authors of this article share their pedagogical experience regarding the specifics of conducting individual and group music disciplines in the context of distance learning, giving basic recommendations on the structuring of the learning process, which can be used not only in a pandemic situation, but also in the future for more flexible, modern and effective education related to constantly improving technologies.

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Incorporation of GTM and CLT: An Effective Way to Teach & Learn English in Bangladesh

Global Journal of Human-Social Science ◽

10.34257/gjhssgvol21is3pg47 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 47-51

Author(s):

Asif Al Matin

Keyword(s):

Effective Teaching ◽

Learning Process ◽

Education System ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Native Language ◽

Language Skills ◽

Long Time ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

Effective Teaching And Learning

The two very prominent methodologies are GTM and CLT in the education system in teaching & learning English in Bangladesh. To show the importance of the combination of these two phenomenal methods is the purpose of this paper. In Bangladesh GTM is commonly used for a long time, and at present CLT is also a very famous method. In this paper, the two methods are elaborated clearly in effective teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh. The study focuses on GTM and CLT in respects of achieving four skills, accuracy/fluency, teaching-learning process, handling the students’ feelings and emotions, the role of the native language of students, the language skills that are emphasized, and the way of teacher’s response to students’ errors. Though CLT is the more beneficial method nowadays GTM also has some positive things to offer. Based on the data and findings, this paper has also presented some suggestions for effective teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh.

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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Develop Linguistic Abilities in Bilingual Education

International Perspectives on Modern Developments in Early Childhood Education - Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-2503-6.ch003 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 40-57

Author(s):

Adela González Fernández

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Second Language ◽

Bilingual Education ◽

Educational System ◽

Learning Process ◽

Language Skills ◽

Interdisciplinary Approach ◽

Early Childhood Classroom ◽

Second Languages ◽

Teaching Learning

The traditional methods of language teaching have always had their roots in the grammar-translation method, used in our educational system for more than 500 years. However, the constant search for updating and the desire to improve the language skills of students has led to a succession of different methods and proposals in a few years with the intention of improving the existing ones. The literature on this subject confirms that there is no perfect approach, but it also shows that the communicative one and the interdisciplinarity in the teaching-learning process of second languages brings good results. The author proposes a holistic interdisciplinary activity for the bilingual early childhood classroom, based on the communicative method. Thus, this chapter presents the elaboration of a musical tale, accompanied by a subsequent audiovisual recording, which will help students to learn a second language in real natural contexts.

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New Perspectives on Communication During the COVID-19 Pandemic

10.4018/978-1-7998-8247-3.ch005 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 76-94

Author(s):

Nicoleta Duță

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Learning Process ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Research Data ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Practical Approach ◽

Research Findings ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

The University

This chapter approaches the problematic of communication in teaching-learning activities in higher education during the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors have proposed to present a theoretical and practical approach to the effective communication in teaching, with the objective of knowing which are the opinions of students on communication skills and motivation of them in the classroom. The study included a total of 261 students from different faculties at the University of Bucharest, who were a Likert-scale survey in the period May -July 2020. Results of the analysis of research data shows that students have seen their ability to concentrate and motivation to perform tasks affected, but they did not leave university. In this respect, most difficulties were in carrying out teamwork than individual. The adaptations made by the university during confinement have been positively appreciated. The research findings coming according to recent studies confirm that without communication the teaching and learning process will not take place.

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Mobile in learning: Enhancement of information and communication technologies

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i2.6.10075 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2.6) ◽

pp. 98 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jossy P George ◽

Vinay M

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Learning Process ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Technological Advancement ◽

Central System ◽

Higher Education System ◽

Digital Book ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

The University

The technological advancement in the world has changed the people’s life. The people view point towards the usage of technologies in different fields like business, tourism, communication, education etc. has changed. Mobile learning can give flexible learning environment for the user. It can also increase the participant number in the online teaching learning process. This paper discusses about the effectiveness of the current technologies used in higher education system. It profiles the advantages of using mobile in accessing the university central system for teaching and learning. It also discusses about mobile digital book with augmentation, which can be used to improve the teaching and learning process of the different departments in the university

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Learning Strategies Employed in English Language: Perceptions and Practices

Journal of NELTA Gandaki ◽

10.3126/jong.v1i0.24463 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 87-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Pitambar Paudel

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Learning Strategies ◽

Learning Process ◽

English Language ◽

Phenomenological Study ◽

Learning Strategy ◽

Language Skills ◽

Learning Goal ◽

Listening Skill ◽

Teaching Learning

Learning strategies are the key tools to determine the approach for achieving the learning goal. They are included in different phases of teaching learning process. They are usually tied to the needs and interests of students to enhance their learning efficiency. This article aims at exploring perspectives and practices of learning strategies in learning English language. For this, phenomenological descriptive qualitative research was conducted with a class of 48 students of Bachelor in Education at a constituent campus, under Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Both the class of the students and campus were selected purposively to meet the requirement of phenomenological study. Thirty classes were observed as a participant as well as teacher and from the same group of the students only ten students were interviewed. Then, the data from both the sources were triangulated, interpreted and analyzed descriptively. From this study, it was interpreted that students employed various strategies to learn different language skills and aspects. The study revealed that students felt difficulty in selecting proper learning strategy for learning grammatical rules due to many exceptional cases and listening skill due to their less time devotion on it while the felt ease to select and employ proper strategies in learning vocabulary.

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