Effectiveness of pair work technique in teaching speaking at secondary level

Abstract

This thesis entitled Effectiveness of Pair Work Technique in Teaching Speaking at Secondary Level was an attempt to find out effectiveness of pair work technique in teaching speaking of grade ten students. I conducted an experimental research to determine the effectiveness of pair work. I collected the data from the sample population of 40 students of grade 10 of community and institutional schools in Tehrathum. A pre-test was administered to determine proficiency level on selected items. Then they were taught more than 25 periods altogether. Finally, a post test was administered. The test items given for the post test which was different than pre test. The data collected in the study were analyzed and interpreted using statistical tools such as frequency and percentages. The findings of the present study show that pair work techniques is more effective than that of usual classroom technique in developing speaking skills. The result reflects that the experiment group enhanced speaking better than that of controlled group in introducing, interpreting charts and tables, describing pictures, places, events and in giving advices. This thesis has been divided into five chapters. The first chapter deals with background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitation of the study and operational definition of the key terms. The second chapter incorporates the review of related theoretical literature, implications of the review of the study and conceptual framework. The third chapter deals with the methods and procedures of this study. Similarly, the fourth chapter encompasses analysis and interpretation of data. Finally, the fifth chapter deals with findings, conclusions and recommendations of the study. And, in the final section, references and appendices are included.