http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).29
10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).29
Published : Sep 2020
Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning English as Second Language
This paper reports on a study carried out to explore challenges faced by primary level Language Learning Disabilities (LDs) students in learning English as a Second Language (ESL) in Pakistan. The data was collected through a quantitative (close-ended) questionnaire filled in by 100 and a qualitative (open-ended) questionnaire filled by 10 Primary English language teachers in Pakistan. The findings revealed that language LDs hinder the development of literacy and oral skills of primary ESL learners. The study concluded that in order to improve the English language learning of students with language LDs, there is a need to assure the provision of teacher training facilities, application of sensorial activities, and establishment of good rapport between the teaching staff, school administration and parents of students with language LDs.
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Language Learning Disabilities, ESL Learning, Primary School Students, Receptive Language, Productive Language, Pakistan
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(1) Fareeha Javed
Head of TESOL Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Yameena Batool
MS Student, Department of TESOL, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Sana Baig
Lecturer, Department of TESOL, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Javed, F., Batool, Y., & Baig, S. (2020). Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning English as Second Language. Global Educational Studies Review, V(III), 294-307. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).29
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CHICAGO : Javed, Fareeha, Yameena Batool, and Sana Baig. 2020. "Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning English as Second Language." Global Educational Studies Review, V (III): 294-307 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).29
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HARVARD : JAVED, F., BATOOL, Y. & BAIG, S. 2020. Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning English as Second Language. Global Educational Studies Review, V, 294-307.
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MHRA : Javed, Fareeha, Yameena Batool, and Sana Baig. 2020. "Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning English as Second Language." Global Educational Studies Review, V: 294-307
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MLA : Javed, Fareeha, Yameena Batool, and Sana Baig. "Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning English as Second Language." Global Educational Studies Review, V.III (2020): 294-307 Print.
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OXFORD : Javed, Fareeha, Batool, Yameena, and Baig, Sana (2020), "Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning English as Second Language", Global Educational Studies Review, V (III), 294-307
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TURABIAN : Javed, Fareeha, Yameena Batool, and Sana Baig. "Challenges Faced by Language Learning Disabilities Primary Students in Learning English as Second Language." Global Educational Studies Review V, no. III (2020): 294-307. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2020(V-III).29