English language and pedagogical competency of prospective English teachers: insights and challenges from teacher education institutes in Odisha, India
Frontiers in Education,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2025
This
study
examines
the
English
language
competency
(ELC)
and
pedagogical
(PC)
of
prospective
teachers
in
teacher
education
institutes
(TEIs)
across
Odisha,
India.
Recognizing
importance
good
training
for
effective
teaching,
this
research
employed
a
mixed-method
approach,
assessing
sample
70
trainee-teachers
through
standardized
knowledge
test
complemented
by
qualitative
question,
addressing
challenges
faced
them.
The
results
were
concerning,
with
average
scores
42.36%
ELC
46.36%
PC,
highlighting
major
gaps
both
proficiency
teaching
methods.
A
one-way
ANOVA
suggested
no
significant
differences
performance
among
trainees
from
different
TEIs
indicating
that
all
similar
challenges.
Qualitative
analysis
highlighted
including
overdependence
on
old-fashioned
methods
like
grammar
translation
method
(GTM),
limited
use
information
communication
technology
(ICT),
issues
teachers,
administrative
issues.
Despite
these
impediments,
ongoing
educational
reforms
introduced
National
Education
Policy
2020
Odisha
Government
present
promising
opportunities
enhancing
education.
emphasizes
urgent
need
comprehensive
faculty
development
initiatives,
adoption
innovative
practices,
increased
utilization
ICT
tools
within
preparation
programs.
findings
are
essential
policymakers,
educators,
stakeholders
aiming
to
improve
quality
instruction
better
prepare
future
educators
Odisha.
Язык: Английский
Arab EFL Students’ and Instructors’ Perceptions of Errors in Mechanics in Second Language Paragraph Writing
FWU Journal of Social Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 87 - 103
Опубликована: Март 15, 2024
English
as
a
Foreign
Language
(EFL)
learners
face
various
challenges
when
writing,
including
mechanics
such
spelling,
punctuation,
and
capitalization.
If
the
are
incorrect,
understanding
text
can
be
difficult,
meaning
distorted.
Moreover,
how
EFL
students
instructors
perceive
these
errors
is
vital
for
enhancing
language
instruction
providing
targeted
feedback.
This
study
explored
perceptions
of
regarding
mechanical
in
paragraph
writing
employing
mixed-methods
approach,
combining
qualitative
quantitative
surveys.
According
to
findings,
had
different
opinions
about
errors.
Male
female
also
differed
their
perceptions.
Their
perspectives
on
spelling
punctuation
diverged.
Students
thought
issues
were
most
severe,
but
believed
that
was
biggest
problem,
commas
full
stops.
Furthermore,
provided
potential
reasons
suggested
strategies
address
issues.
The
results
offer
practical
implications
curriculum
development,
instructional
design,
instructor
training
contexts
.
Язык: Английский
Assessing the pedagogical effectiveness of the web-based cooperative integrated reading composition (CIRC) technique to enhance EFL reading comprehension skills
Cogent Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2024
Язык: Английский
The Role of Technology for Academic Transformation in Post-COVID-19 Era
Advances in higher education and professional development book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 28
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
This
chapter
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
the
role
technology
in
academic
transformation,
challenges
and
considerations
implementing
education,
best
practices
strategies
for
effective
integration
technology,
future
education
post-COVID
era.
It
highlights
shift
towards
online
hybrid
learning
models.
The
redefinition
roles
educators
students,
embrace
personalized
adaptive
approaches.
Enhancing
access
to
ensuring
equity
inclusivity
digital
learning.
also
addresses
concerns
regarding
privacy
data
security.
professional
development
training
educators,
creating
supportive
environment,
evaluating
effectiveness
integration,
need
continued
research
innovation
educational
technology.
concludes
with
final
thoughts
on
emphasizing
opportunities
that
lie
ahead.
Язык: Английский