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EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS EXPERIENCE ON THE RESPONSES ABOUT L1 USE IN L2 TEACHING

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-II).03      10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-II).03      Published : Jun 2021

Exploring the Influence of Teachers' Experience on the Responses about L1 use in L2 Teaching

Abstract

    The focus of the current research was to explore the influence of teachers' experience on the responses about L1 use in L2 teaching. To investigate an evident and contemplative comprehension of this topic or subject matter, the available research targeted the 156 teachers who were practising teaching English at graduation level in different public sector colleges and universities of the Southern Punjab, Pakistan. The data collection source applied for the study was a questionnaire. Data were examined using SPSS (statistical package for social sciences) 23 version. Data was examined with the help of different data analysis techniques such as descriptive analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-Test and Cronbach's alpha. The outcome of the immediate study showed that the teachers displayed a highly positive sense about the use of native language in the foreign language classroom. Most of the teachers adopted using L1 in certain occurrences for solid reasons, such as while teaching grammar and its usage in the target language classroom. Foreign language teachers were extremely inspired to use L1 while teaching short questions and summaries, letter writing and paraphrasing the text in different classes of graduation.

    Teacher, Experience, College, University, Teaching, Grammar

    (1) Muhammad Ahsan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Noshaba Younus
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Naeem
    Department of English, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    TURABIAN : Ahsan, Muhammad, Noshaba Younus, and Muhammad Naeem. "Exploring the Influence of Teachers' Experience on the Responses about L1 use in L2 Teaching." Global Educational Studies Review VI, no. II (2021): 21-33. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-II).03