Challenges for Learning English of Rural Primary Students at Pabna District in Bangladesh

Education

English is the international language. The use and significance of English language in the present context of Bangladesh cannot be denied because of its enormous implication both for academic purposes and for specific purposes. At present English is accepted as an entity of global communication and proficiency. The English language finds itself at the centre of the paradoxes which arise from globalization. However, the study was conducted to find out the present scenario of English teaching methods in rural primary schools and to identify the challenges of implementing English curriculum effectively at the primary schools. The study was conducted at 5 Upazilas (Santhia, Bera, Atgharia, Sujanagar and Faridpur Upazila) of Pabna District. The study was survey and case study type. Purposive sampling method was used for the study. 300 respondents were selected for the study. 3 types of respondents were taken: Student-100, Teachers-100 and Education Officers-100. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. Primary Data were collected through face to face interview with Questionnaire and secondary data were collected from secondary sources. Collected data were computerized, analyzed and interpreted using relevant Computer Program. From the result it was found that the present condition of English learning of Rural Primary is little effective which should be improved. Most of the respondents replied that supplementary reading materials are essential and teaching learning materials helps in English learning. Most of the respondents replied that Teachers’ training has vital role to teach English. The result also revealed that 86% respondents replied that Teachers should apply more classroom language in class. Very few teachers conduct English class only in English which should be increased. 83% respondents replied that large class is an obstacle in teaching English, so number of students in the class should be decreased. 81% respondents replied that remedial classes are necessary. Speaking exercise in the classroom is done rarely which should be increased. From the result it was also found that 76% respondents replied that class duration is very short which should be increased.

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