The Effects Of Teachers' Lexical Competency On Students Learning Outcomes

The study concentrated on estimating the effects of teachers' lexical competency on students' learning outcomes in the subject of English. The objectives of the study were to determine the effects of teacher's lexical competency, vocabulary competency, grammar competency, syntax compe...

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Published in:Journal of research in social sciences 2016-06, Vol.4 (2), p.91
Main Authors: Shahzad, Saqib, Hukamdad, Ali, Riasat, Saeed, Syed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication
Conferences
Dictionaries
Grammar
Learning
Reading
Researchers
Skills
Students
Studies
Syntax
Teachers
Teaching
Writing
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Summary:The study concentrated on estimating the effects of teachers' lexical competency on students' learning outcomes in the subject of English. The objectives of the study were to determine the effects of teacher's lexical competency, vocabulary competency, grammar competency, syntax competency, pronunciation competency, and spelling competency on students learning outcomes. Directional hypotheses were formulated for the study. The study was carried through pre-test post test control group design. Data were collected through standardized tests, which were analyzed through Mean, STD, t-test and Cohen's D. major findings were that teachers' lexical and reading competencies were significantly related to students' learning outcomes. It was recommended that English Language teachers must provide periodic seminars, workshops and in-service trainings to equip them with these competencies and its utilization in classroom revolution while teacher education programs in tertiary institutions must be reviewed to incorporate skills-assisted instruction.
ISSN:2305-6533
2306-112X