Research Analysis of Teaching Methodology Employed in Pakistani Public Sector Schools

Abstract

The paper examines the role of the Grammar Translation Method (GTM) in English classrooms in Pakistani Public Sector Schools, by analyzing the aims and objectives of the English Secondary Stage books 1 and 2, as allocated by the Sindh Textbook Board, and examining whether students can fulfill these aims and reach the language objectives as mentioned in the syllabus. The research study that has been conducted consisted of a sample group comprising of a total of 33 students. Out of these, 15 students belonged to the Matric level (Grade X) while the remaining 18 were from Grade 1X, and they all belonged to a Welfare Organization known as The Justuju School. To measure the students' comprehension skills, they were given a text to read, followed by a set of questions that included both open-ended and multiple-choice questions. In addition to this, two English textbooks were analyzed as part of the study to determine whether the objectives of the curriculum were being successfully fulfilled or not. The study aimed at examining the effectiveness of the curriculum and identifying any areas that require improvement to enhance the students' overall learning experience and comprehension skills.