Analysis of Reading Preferences of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Teachers’ Educators
Journal Title: Global Social Sciences Review - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
English is a global language and it plays its role as the second and official language in many countries. Untrained teachers, rote learning, grammar translation method and overcrowded classrooms are the factors which affect the process of language learning in the school sector. The study was designed to analyze reading preferences of literary and language habits of Teacher Educators of RITE colleges and faculty members. The sample of the study comprised 119 faculty members i.e. teachers' educators of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Responses were collected through a questionnaire. It was found that reading material has a positive relationship with the preferences of faculty members and teacher educators. It is suggested that faculty members may be provided with a variety of reading material and sources for their professional grooming of teaching.
Authors and Affiliations
Saddaf Ayub, Muhammad Saeed Khan, Umbreen Ashfaq
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