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Multigrade Teaching Environment: Unleashing the Impact on Students’ Literacy Outcomes in Under Resource Areas

Ruth Salamet, Alia Majeed — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Multigrade teaching in Pakistan is important because it tackles the nation’s particular literacy needs particularly in underprivileged areas. Multigrade teaching has emerged as a viable way to educate all pupils considering teacher shortages, packed classrooms, and inadequate school facilities, especially in rural and low-income metropolitan regions. Comprehending multigrade teaching in Pakistan provides valuable perspectives on how to modify education to surmount these obstacles and attain inclusive, high-quality education for everyone. Present research was done to study the impact of multigrade teaching on the students’ literacy outcomes in rural areas. The objectives of this research were to a) assess the impact of multigrade teaching in improving students’ literacy outcomes; and ) identify the challenges faced by teachers in implementing multigrade teaching. This study was delimited to the all the multigrade teachers of urban and rural areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and AJK. A questionnaire was prepared for Head teachers and teachers. Questionnaire was used as an instrument of research study for collection of data. The convenient sampling method was applied for input data of study by selecting 40 teachers randomly. Data was collected from Head teachers and teachers. The validity and reliability of the instrument was checked by the experts through percentage data was analyzed. Each statement was analyzed separately by SPSS. The findings of the study showed that majority of the public-school teachers agreed that multigrade teaching enhances students’ literacy skills. Majority of the teachers agree that good planning , effect teaching strategies and activities improve teaching learning process in multigrade teaching in rural areas to improve the learners’ outcomes. However, time management, provision of quality educational facilities, technology-embedded learning environment and are big challenges in improving multigrade teaching.

A Need Analysis of Law Students’ English Literacy for Occupational Purposes (EOP)

Asima Noreen, Madiha Bashir — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Language is considered as a way of transmitting ideas and feelings from one person to another. There arises a need of a common language which can be best understood in all over the world. English language serves this purpose very well. The major purpose of this study was to investigate the theoretical bases of needs analysis of law graduates’ English literacy for their occupational purposes. A sample of four (02 from district Rawalpindi and 02 from Islamabad) was randomly selected to collect the data. As in some institutions the degree program is of three years and in some of five years that is why the data was collected from the final year students. By using convenient sampling design, a sample of 100 law graduates of final year students of LLB was selected; that is 50 students from district Rawalpindi and 50 from Islamabad. There are more than 1000 lawyers practicing in district Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Out of these, a sample of 100 was selected to collect the data to achieve the objectives of this research study.

The finding indicates that most of the students are in need of learn English language in their field as a subject English as Occupational Purpose (EOP). It helps law students in different ways e.g. speaking, reading difficult terms and texts, proceeding, negotiating etc. The major recommendations for future researcher is that to condust a research on need analysis of lawyers from all over the Pakistan.

Empowering Adult Learners of Slums Communities: TeleSchool as a Pathway for Literacy Skills Development

Noor Ahmed Khan — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study was done on the “Empowering Adult Learners of Slums Communities: TeleSchool as a Pathway for Literacy Skills Development”. TeleSchool program to develop literacy skills among adult learners; b) to evaluate the effectiveness of TeleSchool program for adult learners regarding improvement in their knowledge. Sample consisted of 10 adult learners enrolled in selected Adult Literacy Centre for session 2021-22 taken by using systematic random sampling technique. List of enrolled adult learners of the target Adult Literacy Center was arranged alphabetically, and Kth value was applied to determine the participant of for research study. Sample size (34.5%) was selected from the selected Adult Literacy Centre (ALC). A test on TeleSchool programs broadcasted and recorded videos of contents/learning were used to check the literacy skills development among adult learners. This scale was content validated by seeking expert opinion. Tele-school recorded videos programs on literacy skills were shown to the sample’s participants for one month. Before showing the videos, a pre-test was taken from the participants and then post-test was administered after treatment. Data was analyzed by applying descriptive and inferential statistics. Major results inferred that there was significant difference between pre and post test results which indicated that TeleSchool program is very effective for enhancement of adult learners’ literacy skills (more in reading and understanding ability of Urdu language, less in English readings and understanding, enhancement in their Islamic knowledge, enhancement in their basic mathematic / counting skills). Majority of adult learners of slums communities (88%) agreed that TeleSchool program played very vital role for enhancement in their general knowledge which spectacles effectiveness of the program for adult learners. Based on the study findings, it is concluded that majority of adult learners’ slums communities agreed that TeleSchool program played positive role for enhancement in literacy skills’ acquisition.

Bridging Literacy Gaps Through Mobile Phones: Learners’ Perspectives in Non-Formal Settings

Mahpara Saleh — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The present study intended to determine “Bridging Literacy Gaps Through Mobile Phones: Learners’ Perspectives in Non-Formal Settings”. The objectives of the study were to a) explore students’ perceptions towards use of mobile in enhancement of reading activities; b) sightsee students’ views on mobile phone use to improve vocabulary; and c) explore students’ perceptions towards use of mobile phone to enhance their pronunciation. This study employed a quantitative approach in which survey was utilized. The population of study comprised of students of Allama Iqbal Open University from B.Ed 1.5 years program. A randomly selected sample of 100 students was approached through an online survey. A self-developed questionnaire with extensive effort by focusing on the psychometric properties of the scale and sought expert opinion on it. This scale was based upon the objectives of the study. The tool was in 3-point Likert scale consisting of items on three dimensions of literacy (reading activities, vocabulary and pronunciation skills). Findings of the study indicated that most of the respondents agreed that mobile phone usage increased their reading literacy skills i.e. reading new books, reading vocabulary, downloading notes for reading, and upgrading reading pronunciation through the user-friendly mode of mobile. So, mobile devices are increasingly becoming the knowledge gateways to ensure universal useableness and user-friendliness that is necessary to cultivate inclusive digital learning platforms. However, those who did not agree with it exposed a critical digital divide that may be tackled by combining not only technology design but also ensuring policy reforms. Moreover, in distance learning, mobile phones may be encouraged by user-friendly, evidence-based, apps to enhance literacy skills.

THE IMPACT OF DETERIORATING LIBRARY FACILITY QUALITY ON STUDENT READING ENGAGEMENT AND LITERACY AT SMAS PGRI ARGA MAKMUR INDONESIA

Joy Aji Wandira, Yasir Riady, Melisa Arisanty, Angga Warda Prasakti — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

SMAS PGRI Arga Makmur is the oldest private institution for Senior High School education in Arga Makmur. The study titled The Effect of Declining Quality of Library Facilities on the Reading Activities of SMAS PGRI Arga Makmur Students seeks to investigate the extent of the decline in library facilities to date and to determine whether this deterioration adversely affects students' reading activities. The study employs a quantitative methodology. The data collection included four teachers and four pupils who were fully aware of the condition of the school library facilities. The data is derived from primary sources obtained directly through surveys, interviews, and observations. This study aimed to assess the available school facilities, categorizing them as seriously damaged. The study's results indicated that most respondents rated the library room facilities as 2 out of 5, signifying low condition.