Pedagogical and Learning Challenges in Implementing English as a Medium of Instruction in Rural Area Public Schools

Authors

  • Muhammad Ans Hashmi RIPHAH International University, Faisalabad
  • Adnan Tahir Govt. Emerson College, Multan
  • Muhammad Saeed Akhter RIPHAH International University, Faisalabad

Keywords:

• MoI • Linguistic Competence • Pedagogical challenges • Pedagogical opportunities • Rural school

Abstract

 

The background of this study relates to the Punjab government's recent initiative to introduce English as a teaching medium (EMI) in state-run schools. t is focused on the challenges and educational opportunities and language skills of teachers and students in implementing EMI.  The population of the study consisted of rural public schools in Pakistan's Punjab Province The data was collected from a systematically selected sample of 89 elementary school teachers. The results show that both teachers and students have a poor understanding of English compared to Urdu.  The translation technique to comprehend the text was employed. The students and the teachers have been found motivated to adopt EMI, nonetheless, the fear of lower grades in exams due to EMI turned out to be a hurdle. The study is significant in understanding the nature and types of challenges related to the teachers and students in implementing EMI in rural area public schools.

 

Author Biographies

Muhammad Ans Hashmi, RIPHAH International University, Faisalabad

 

 

Adnan Tahir, Govt. Emerson College, Multan

 

 

Muhammad Saeed Akhter, RIPHAH International University, Faisalabad

 

 

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Published

2019-12-31

How to Cite

Muhammad Ans Hashmi, Adnan Tahir, & Muhammad Saeed Akhter. (2019). Pedagogical and Learning Challenges in Implementing English as a Medium of Instruction in Rural Area Public Schools. Erevna: Journal of Linguistics and Literature, 3(2), 42-56. Retrieved from https://journals.au.edu.pk/ojserevna/index.php/erevna/article/view/112