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ENGLISH READING DIFFICULTIES FACED BY STUDENTS AT PRIMARY LEVEL CROSS COMPARISON OF TEACHERS PERCEPTION AND STUDENTS PERCEPTION

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).39      10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).39      Published : Jun 2023

English Reading Difficulties Faced by Students at Primary Level: Cross Comparison of Teachers' Perception and Students' Perception

Abstract

    This research investigates the perspectives of teachers and students regarding English reading challenges encountered by primary school students in Gujranwala district, Pakistan, encompassing both public and private schools. The research categorizes the challenges into three aspects: pronunciation problems, speed problems, and comprehension problems. A total of 96 teachers and 320 students participated in the study. Findings indicate a notable difference between the perceptions of teachers and students. Teachers perceive a higher intensity of difficulties across all categories compared to students. Statistical analysis reveals a significant difference between the two groups' perceptions (p = 0.026), indicating that teachers have a more heightened awareness of the problems faced by students in English reading. These results emphasize the importance of addressing these challenges through improved teaching methodologies and resources, tailored interventions, and enhanced communication between educators and learners.

    English reading difficulties, Primary level, Students’ Perception, Teachers’ Perception

    (1) Yasmeen Tahira
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shafqat Ali
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Samra Mehmood
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Tahira, Y., Ali, S., & Mehmood, S. (2023). English Reading Difficulties Faced by Students at Primary Level: Cross Comparison of Teachers' Perception and Students' Perception. Global Language Review, VIII(II), 477-486. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).39

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Tahira, Yasmeen, Shafqat Ali, and Samra Mehmood. 2023. "English Reading Difficulties Faced by Students at Primary Level: Cross Comparison of Teachers' Perception and Students' Perception." Global Language Review, VIII (II): 477-486 doi: 10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).39

HARVARD

    HARVARD : TAHIRA, Y., ALI, S. & MEHMOOD, S. 2023. English Reading Difficulties Faced by Students at Primary Level: Cross Comparison of Teachers' Perception and Students' Perception. Global Language Review, VIII, 477-486.

MHRA

    MHRA : Tahira, Yasmeen, Shafqat Ali, and Samra Mehmood. 2023. "English Reading Difficulties Faced by Students at Primary Level: Cross Comparison of Teachers' Perception and Students' Perception." Global Language Review, VIII: 477-486

MLA

    MLA : Tahira, Yasmeen, Shafqat Ali, and Samra Mehmood. "English Reading Difficulties Faced by Students at Primary Level: Cross Comparison of Teachers' Perception and Students' Perception." Global Language Review, VIII.II (2023): 477-486 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Tahira, Yasmeen, Ali, Shafqat, and Mehmood, Samra (2023), "English Reading Difficulties Faced by Students at Primary Level: Cross Comparison of Teachers' Perception and Students' Perception", Global Language Review, VIII (II), 477-486

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Tahira, Yasmeen, Shafqat Ali, and Samra Mehmood. "English Reading Difficulties Faced by Students at Primary Level: Cross Comparison of Teachers' Perception and Students' Perception." Global Language Review VIII, no. II (2023): 477-486. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).39