Analyzing the Application of Linguistic Theories in understanding the Students Problems in Quetta
Keywords:
Linguistic Theories, Problems, Secondary Schools, Chi Square.Abstract
The correct analysis of the problems faced by the students of
Quetta is a great challenge. Various authors like Chomsky,
Piaget, Skinner and Skemp have analyzed these problems in their
own perspectives. This paper aims at investigating the factors
responsible for obstructing the English language learning in
district Quetta in the light of theories. A sample of 32 school
students was taken for the case study whereby a questionnaire
was used to know the attitudes of the Students. The sample size of
the study consisted of 165 Students of the boys and the girl’s
school respectively. The data was achieved by designing a
questionnaire for the Student. The data was then run individually
on each question of student questionnaire. The Chi Square test is
used to check the variances in the learning attitudes of the
Principal, teachers and the students. The results indicated that
these theories are highly applicable in district Quetta. The Results
depicted that the students are more conscious about English
language and the administration and the teachers apply the old
techniques of translation and notebook completion in teaching
English.
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