Effectiveness of online teaching of English language skills at graduate level
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Date
2013
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University of Management and Technology Lahore
Abstract
The present study is an attempt to fulfill three main objectives: (i) compare the effectiveness of online vs. conventional mode of teaching of English Language. (ii) determine the effect of online teaching of English Language skills in Pakistanwith regards to reading and writing skills. (iii) observe the perceptions of students' learning in virtual and conventional mode. It has been observed that online mentoring, though recent phenomenon, has planted its roots firmly in the education sector; however, the traditional mode of learning has managed to retain its position despite the convenience of the former mode. In this context it is hypothesized that online teaching of English Language Skills at Graduate level is more effective as compared to conventional mode. The population is Graduate students of Virtual and Conventional mode. Sample size comprises 100 subjects from both the modes. Data is collected from a random sample of students covering gender, age, residence and academic background. Experimental research design is used to evaluate the English Language skills (Reading and Writing) of the students along with Questionnaire to further assess students' performance and perceptions. Pre-test and post-test results from Virtual and Conventional modes are compared. The Results show that students from Conventional mode have better grammar, writing skills and professional efficacy; whereas students from Virtual mode have better listening, speaking and reading skills. This indicates that both modes of instruction hold an advantage over the other in certain aspects. There is significant difference in the Reading skills of students between the virtual and conventional mode. According to the results, virtual mode students have better Reading skills. However, no significant difference is found between the virtual and conventional mode regarding the Writing skills of the students.
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Supervised by:Prof. Rao Jaleel Ahmed
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Traditional mode, Covering gender, M.Phil Thesis