Diagnosis of Alternative Conceptions Among Second Language Learners
A Case Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22237889 |
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| Authors | Abdul Khaliq (0000-0002-7885-6576, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 613-626 |
| Publication date | 2020-03-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Pakistan Social Sciences Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2664-0422 • E-ISSN: 2664-0430 |
| Publisher | Fatima Gohar Educational and Welfare Society (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.35484/pssr.2020(4-i)48 |
| OpenAlex | W3045032318 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
Ideas those are constructed without having any previous knowledge of the subject is not essentially false but can be said as alternative, original or pre concepts. The present study was conducted to diagnose alternative conceptions and to explore its best possible reasons in writing second language at secondary level. The present study was a case study. Diagnostic tests and interviews were used as research tools. The 300 second language learners of 9 th class were selected purposively as sample for test and 15 learners for semi structured interview. Data was analyzed qualitatively using thematic approach. Moreover, data triangulation was used to compile the results of test and interview. Poor listening, interference of mother language and traditional teaching methodology were major reasons of these alternative conceptions. It was recommended that there would be proper environment for learning a second language and constructivistteaching strategies should be employed
Linguistics · Mathematics education · Arabic Language Education Studies · Computer Science · Education and Critical Thinking Development · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Philosophy · Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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