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English Language Learning Problems of Students
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, § Global Social Sciences Review (GSSR) § Vol. VII, No. I (Winter 2022) § Pages: 9‒16
§ DOI: 10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).01 § URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).01
§ L- ISSN: 2520-0348 § p- ISSN: 2520-0348 § e-ISSN: 2616-793X
§ Citation: 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).01
Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of
Action Research
Abdullah Laghari * Inayatullah Kakepoto † Faheem Arshad ‡
Contents: Abstract: Traditional mode of teaching promoted rote learning among
learners over the years. A University classroom is a place where learners acquire
§ Introduction
new knowledge, skills, abilities, capabilities, and techniques. This study unveils
§ Research Questions the English Language Learning problems of undergraduate students. The
§ Literature Review target population was 155 university students. Qualitative research methods
§ Research Method were fielded. 'Observation, video-recording, focus group interview, and diary
notes' were research instruments. Outcomes were drawn through the lenses of
§ Data Analysis Action Research. Purposive sampling was the research design. 'Interpretive
§ Students’ Responses approach' was employed for data analysis. Results exhibited that students
§ The Intervention confronted English language problems, and they affected student learning.
The study speaks volumes about the gap between teaching and learning. This
§ Findings
gap needs to be addressed through Action Research to achieve effective
§ Discussion and learning outcomes. This study recommends the use of novel teaching
Conclusion strategies, lesson plans, pair work, group discussions, robust material, learner
§ References engagement, and constructive feedback in university education.
Key Words: Action Research, Teaching Strategies, Learning Problems, English Language Learners
Introduction (Kim et al., 2019). It is a classroom that makes or
mars academic improvement of students. Literature
Effective learning requires a robust mechanism of
review studies show concern about student
teaching, which is missing in our education system.
classroom learning problems. The public sector
It is an established fact in the academic arena that
institutions of Pakistan should move forward in the
trained faculty imparts quality education and
field of teaching. They should introduce new tools
knowledge to students. A trained teacher enhances
and techniques to produce well-rounded graduates
classroom learning outcomes by engaging novel
who can contribute at academic and administrative
plans and strategies that provide a rich learning
fronts following studies. More specifically, they
podium to students. Teaching practices and
should add new strategies in teaching and learning
classroom courses affect student learning outcomes
*
Lecturer, Department of English, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Nawabshah,
Sindh, Pakistan.
†
Professor, Department of English, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Nawabshah,
Sindh, Pakistan. Email:
‡
Lecturer, Department of English, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
English Language Learning Problems of Students
Article · March 2022
DOI: 10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).01
CITATIONS READS
0 6,549
3 authors:
Abdullah Laghari Inayatullah Kakepoto
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology
15 PUBLICATIONS 38 CITATIONS 44 PUBLICATIONS 76 CITATIONS
SEE PROFILE SEE PROFILE
Faheem Arshad
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
81 PUBLICATIONS 199 CITATIONS
SEE PROFILE
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, § Global Social Sciences Review (GSSR) § Vol. VII, No. I (Winter 2022) § Pages: 9‒16
§ DOI: 10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).01 § URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).01
§ L- ISSN: 2520-0348 § p- ISSN: 2520-0348 § e-ISSN: 2616-793X
§ Citation: 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).01
Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of
Action Research
Abdullah Laghari * Inayatullah Kakepoto † Faheem Arshad ‡
Contents: Abstract: Traditional mode of teaching promoted rote learning among
learners over the years. A University classroom is a place where learners acquire
§ Introduction
new knowledge, skills, abilities, capabilities, and techniques. This study unveils
§ Research Questions the English Language Learning problems of undergraduate students. The
§ Literature Review target population was 155 university students. Qualitative research methods
§ Research Method were fielded. 'Observation, video-recording, focus group interview, and diary
notes' were research instruments. Outcomes were drawn through the lenses of
§ Data Analysis Action Research. Purposive sampling was the research design. 'Interpretive
§ Students’ Responses approach' was employed for data analysis. Results exhibited that students
§ The Intervention confronted English language problems, and they affected student learning.
The study speaks volumes about the gap between teaching and learning. This
§ Findings
gap needs to be addressed through Action Research to achieve effective
§ Discussion and learning outcomes. This study recommends the use of novel teaching
Conclusion strategies, lesson plans, pair work, group discussions, robust material, learner
§ References engagement, and constructive feedback in university education.
Key Words: Action Research, Teaching Strategies, Learning Problems, English Language Learners
Introduction (Kim et al., 2019). It is a classroom that makes or
mars academic improvement of students. Literature
Effective learning requires a robust mechanism of
review studies show concern about student
teaching, which is missing in our education system.
classroom learning problems. The public sector
It is an established fact in the academic arena that
institutions of Pakistan should move forward in the
trained faculty imparts quality education and
field of teaching. They should introduce new tools
knowledge to students. A trained teacher enhances
and techniques to produce well-rounded graduates
classroom learning outcomes by engaging novel
who can contribute at academic and administrative
plans and strategies that provide a rich learning
fronts following studies. More specifically, they
podium to students. Teaching practices and
should add new strategies in teaching and learning
classroom courses affect student learning outcomes
*
Lecturer, Department of English, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Nawabshah,
Sindh, Pakistan.
†
Professor, Department of English, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Nawabshah,
Sindh, Pakistan. Email:
‡
Lecturer, Department of English, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
