Task-based language teaching intervention to improve english speaking performance: A case study of secondary school students in Mardan, Pakistan

Hayat Ullah and Rose Patsy Tibok and Wong, Jane Kon Ling (2023) Task-based language teaching intervention to improve english speaking performance: A case study of secondary school students in Mardan, Pakistan. Journal of Asian Development Studies, 12. pp. 748-753.

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Abstract

This study explores the significance of English proficiency in Pakistan, focusing on District Mardan and the challenges students face in speaking English fluently due to ineffective teaching methods. The study investigates the potential benefits of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in improving English speaking skills among secondary school students. The research aims to understand the perspectives of English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers regarding integrating TBLT into the existing English Language Teaching (ELT) framework. English language teachers from government schools were the participants in the study. The data collection method consists of questionnaires for English teachers. Thematic analyses were employed to analyze qualitative data, ensuring a comprehensive investigation of English language teaching in government secondary schools focusing on TBLT as a teaching methodology. Many of the teachers were in favor of TBLT. The study's results revealed TBLT as an effective method of improving English language speaking skills at the secondary school level. Findings show that the education department should promote task-based teaching methodologies in public and private section institutions.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	English Language Teaching, TBLT, Secondary School Students, ELT, ESL Learners
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1603-1696.6 Secondary education. High schools P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics > P1-1091 Philology. Linguistics > P1-85 General
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2025 16:14
Last Modified:	09 Jul 2025 16:14
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/44401

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