Order of acquisition of English vocabulary by Pakistani ESL learners of grade I, II and III
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2017
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University of Management and Technology Lahore
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Language learners and teachers have always been keen to know the acquisition of words or vocabulary items both in case of first language and second language, but few bothered to explore how vocabulary acquisition order and techniques can be effectively developed for grooming new young learners. The purpose of this study was to find vocabulary acquisition and language maturation among young ESL learners in the light of order of new word learning order in terms of their cognitive process as compared to the order given the English books published by Punjab Textbook Board. Quantitative methodology has been used in this study. Grade 1, 2, and 3 students were asked to recognise different categorised words. This study analysed and concluded all hidden avenues with regards to natural order of learning vocabulary by young Pakistani ESL learners of initial grades, i.e., Grade I, II and III. The study covered natural order of learning English vocabulary by Pakistani ESL learners at an initial stage and it further probed into whether English text books published for these grades reflect true order of learning vocabulary or not, and the finding transpired that Punjab Textbook Board failed to demonstrate exact reflection in its English books as natural order demands. The study was significant because it provided guidelines to teachers for effective teaching of vocabulary and the policy makers for designing appropriate curriculum and making amendments in the contents of English text books. This topic is chosen with the consideration of setting goals and objectives of excellence in ESL vocabulary at preparatory level. For young Pakistani ESL learners, it is essential to design policies and course books in the light of new orientations of vocabulary learning based on facts, verifiable and authentic research so that they may be able to learn English vocabulary without any ambiguity. The findings transpire that Punjab Textbook Board books are not following the natural order of acquisition of vocabulary in early grades like Grade 1, 2, and 3 and it needs reconsideration and review for better learning and results.
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Supervised by:Dr. Muhammad Shaban Rafi
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Vocabulary acquisition, Textbooks, M.Phil Thesis