An Evaluation of English Textbook at Primary Level in Punjab, Pakistan

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ID22255504
AuthorsAnna Alı̀ (0000-0002-7832-1694, GIFT University, corresponding author), Anna Ali
Year2021
Volume5
Issue2
Pages293-309
Publication date2021-12-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2708-6453 • E-ISSN: 2708-6461
PublisherPakistan Social Sciences Research Institute (PSSRI) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.47205/plhr.2021(5-ii)2.24
OpenAlexW4200130828
LanguageEN
References cited8

This study aims to evaluate the theory of the English textbook in Punjab, which is entitled Punjab English Textbook Board, Lahore, Pakistan. This paper reports the benefits of the text's method, teachers' challenges, and needs regarding the new English curriculum of grade v (public level). To carry out this study, the mixed-method approach was employed. Qualitative data have collected through a checklist However, quantitative data have collected through a survey and impressionistic method. The findings of this study have revealed that the Punjab English textbook of the primary level has managed according to the task-based language teaching (TBLT) method. This book can enhance speaking, reading and writing skills except for listening skills. However, teachers have given positive feedback about the textbook's teachings methods, despite facing many challenges such as large class size, lack of teachings materials, and examination pattern etc. The study suggests that reading activities should balance with other activities and supporting aids (audio-video) should provide to the teachers. Moreover, the examination system should be language-oriented, which can enable the learners to an efficient language users of the target language

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