Exploring Causes of Failure in Attaining Objectives of Teaching English at Secondary School Level in Sindh
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Teaching, English, Secondary School, Professional Development.

Abstract

This paper attempts to find out the hurdles in achieving the required objectives of teaching of English language subjects at school levels in Sindh. The population of the study includes all the teachers teaching English at secondary school level in Sindh province. The convenient sampling method is adopted, through which total sample size n=40 teachers (18 male and 22 Females) are selected. The questionnaire is designed and validated and made reliable through piloting. The data is analyzed using tables. Findings exposed that factors such as lack of teacher’s academic and professional qualification; lack of refresher trainings; limited teaching resources; and particular environment affected the attainment of objectives. Researchers recommend appointment of academic and professionally trained teachers for English subject, provision of teaching aids and learning environment and providing ongoing professional development opportunities to teachers for overcoming challenges.

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