English Language Education

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Understanding effective english teacher; Students' perceptions on Roles and characteristcs
(2025) Adhikari, Sushila; Gopal Prasad Pandey
The study titled ‘Understanding Effective English Teachers: Students’ Perceptions on Roles and Characteristics’ explores how English teachers influence students’ academic development and learning experiences. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 40 bachelor-level students at two Tribhuvan University campuses through closed-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 12 gender-balanced participants. It identifies teachers' roles as facilitators of learning, planners of instruction, motivators, classroom managers, and adaptors of teaching strategies. The study places particular emphasis on the characteristics students associates with effective teachers, including strong communication skills, deep subject knowledge, patience, empathy, enthusiasm, adaptability, a supportive attitude, inclusiveness, and the ability to integrate technology. The mixed-method analysis revealed that students highly value characteristics such as approachability, clarity in instruction, flexibility in teaching, and the ability to create an engaging and respectful classroom environment. While classroom discipline was considered less critical, the findings stress the importance of motivational and student-centered qualities in effective English teaching. The study calls for increased professional development opportunities to strengthen teachers’ pedagogical skills, inclusive practices, and integration of technology in the classroom. This thesis comprises five chapters. The first chapter introduces the study which contains the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definition of the key terms, Similarly, the second chapter includes the review of theoretical as well as empirical literature and its implication of the study. Additionally, it also consists of conceptual framework. Likewise, the third chapter contains the methods and procedures of the study which covers the design and method of the study, population, sample and sampling strategy, research tools, sources of data, data collection procedures, data analysis procedures, and ethical consideration. In the same way, the fourth chapter deals with the analysis and interpretation of the data. Eventually, the fifth one presents the findings and conclusion of the study along with the policy, practice, and further research related recommendations based on the study.
Challenges faced by Lungkhim Rai students in learning english
(2025) Rai, Anu; Gopal Parsad Pandey
This thesis entitled Challenges Faced by Lungkhim Rai Students in Learning English intended to identify the challenges faced by Lungkhim Rai students in learning English and discuss some possible solutions to overcome those challenges. The study followed survey research design. Forty Lungkhim Rai students and four secondary level English language teachers from four community schools of Ilam, district were selected as a sample. I used two different sets of questionnaires consisting of both the open-ended and close-ended items. The study revealed that Lungkhim Rai students faced several challenges, including difficulties with grammar, hesitation to participate in class, limited communication skills, and pronunciation issues influenced by their mother tongue. The key challenges identified were linguistic difficulties, shyness, and reluctance to speak in their classroom. The thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter consists of background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, research question, significance of the study, delimitation of the study and operational definition of the key terms. The second chapter deals with the review of theoretical and empirical literature, implications of the review for the study and conceptual framework of the study. Likewise, the third chapter deals with the methodology adopted for the study while including design of the study, population sample and sampling strategy, research tools, sources of data, data collection procedures and data analysis and interpretation procedure. Likewise, chapter four includes analysis and interpretation of results and summary of findings. In the same way, the fifth chapter includes conclusions and recommendations, Recommendation includes practice and further research related areas. Finally, the references and appendices are included.
Enhancing motivation in speaking at Basic level
(2025) Mukhiya, Dev Kumari; Gopal Prasad Pandey
The research entitled "Enhancing Motivation Speaking Skills Used by Basic Level English Teachers" aimed to explore the different strategies that the basic Level teachers use in teaching speaking skill. I used survey research design under quantitative research approach where open-ended and close-ended questionnaires were used as the primary data collection tools. Forty respondents from the elevencommunity schools were selected using random sampling procedures. The data collected were analysed and interpreted thematically. The finding revealed that teachers employed a range of strategies to develop students’ speaking abilities. Among them, role play was the most frequently used technique. Other strategies included dramatization, simulations, communicative activities, dialogues, and group work. These results suggest that teachers adopt diverse and interactive methods to actively engage students and enhance their speaking skills. Therefore, the study highlights the effectiveness of techniques such as role plays, dramatization and strengthening speaking proficiency. The thesis consists of 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 and delimitation. The second chapter deals with the review of related theoretical literature, review of related literature and conceptual framework. The third chapter deals with research design, sources of data, population and sample, sampling procedure, data collection tools, data collection procedure and method of analysis of data. Chapter four deals with results and discussions. The fifth chapter deal with conclusion and implication of the research.
Job satisfaction in english language teaching; Teachers' experiences
(2025) Shrestha, Sushila; Resham Acharya
This research entitled Job Satisfaction in English Language Teaching: Teachers’ Experiences explored the motivating and demotivating factors affecting Job satisfaction of English language teachers. A narrative research design was employed to achieve the objectives of the study. The sample consisted of three secondary-level English language teachers from Ilam District who were selected through purposive non-random sampling method. Data were collected through indepth interviews and analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis approach. The findings indicated that teachers are influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors. Teachers with intrinsic motivation often sustain their enthusiasm through a personal passion for learning, respect and prestige and financial stability. Conversely, those who bear the responsibility of supporting their families tend to feel demotivated. While some teachers' express satisfaction with government-provided facilities, many remain dissatisfied with broader aspects of their professional environment. The reason of their dissatisfaction include limited government support for professional development, inadequate student engagement, and challenges related to school staff behavior and administrative practices. These factors contribute to a general sense of dissatisfaction among educators, despite the availability of certain infrastructural resources. This thesis comprises five chapters, each divided into specific sections and subsections. The first chapter includes the background of the study, problem statement, research objectives, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations, and operational definition of key terms. The second chapter presents relevant theoretical and empirical literature, their implications for the study, and the conceptual framework. The third chapter outlines the research methods and procedures carrying this study. The fourth chapter consists of analysis and of data. The fifth chapter summarizes the findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The thesis concludes with references and appendices.
Exploration of grade 10 students perception and use of AI Tools in english language learning
(2025) Ghimire, Aayoush; Padam Lal Bharati
This study explores the awareness, usage, and perceptions of AI tools, specifically generative AI like Chat GPT, among 101 school students from five community schools in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Chitwan, Nepal. The research objectives focused on exploring students' awareness and frequency of AI tool usage, identifying the specific purposes for which these tools are employed, and recommending strategies to support effective integration into English language education. A quantitative survey research design was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire for data collection. Convenience sampling with random selection method was used for choosing respondents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the responses, providing a comprehensive overview of students’ engagement with AI in their educational context. The findings reveal a high awareness of AI tools among students, with a majority utilizing them primarily for assignments and writing skill enhancement. Challenges such as limited access, technical difficulties, and lack of teacher support were significant barriers to effective usage. Despite these obstacles, students expressed strong interest in classroom integration of AI tools, recognizing their potential to aid in English language learning. The study concludes that AI tools hold valuable potential for English language education if supported by adequate resources and structured training. Recommendations include policy-level investment in infrastructure, comprehensive teacher training, and integration of AI into the national curriculum to support equitable access and effective use in language learning. The research report is organized into five chapters. The first chapter introduces the research background, objectives, and significance of the study. The second chapter reviews relevant literature and theoretical frameworks related to AI in education. The third chapter explains the research methodology, including the design, population, sampling, and data collection methods. The fourth chapter presents the findings and interprets the data in line with the research objectives. Finally, the fifth chapter concludes the study, summarizing key findings, discussing implications, and providing recommendations for future research and practice.
Grade five students Awareness of language functions and exponents
(2025) Lamichhane, Lila; Padam Lal Bharati
The present study entitled Grade Five Students' Awareness of Language Functions and Exponentsaimed at finding out the students'awareness of language functions in terms of the exponents prescribed by class five curriculum. This study was based on the primary sources of data. Thesample population of the study consisted of thirty students studying in classfive at community School of Chitwan district. The requireddata were collected by asking open ended questionnaire to the selected respondents. Theresponses were collected and analyzed. It was found that the level of students was different. In the same way, the awareness of the students in language function and exponents was satisfactory. The major finding of the study was that the students had different levels ofawareness in different language functions in terms of criteria such as accuracy, fluency, appropriacy and range of vocabulary. This thesis has five chapters: Chapter one introduces the study in term of background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and finally operational definitions of the key terms which are used in this research. Chapter two consists of review of related theoretical and empirical literature. In the same way, it incorporated implication of the review of literature and conceptual framework. The third chapter deals with methodology adopted to carry out research. It consists of data, sample population, sampling procedures, tools, process of data collection and data analysis and interpretation procedures. The fourth chapter deals with the result and interpretation of the data. Chapter five consists of the summary, conclusions and implications of the study. Finally, the references and the appendices which are necessary for the validation of the research are also presented.
Attitudes of Awadhi students towards learning english
(2025) Subedi, Sabina; Padam Lal Bharati
This research entitled Attitudes of Awadhi Students towards Learning English was an attempt to explore the attitudes and experiences of Awadhi speaking learners of English language. Moreover, it also aimed to find out the attitudes of Awadhi children to English language learning. The population was Awadhi learners who were involved in learning English at Bijayanagar in Kapilvastu District. To fulfill my objectives, I selected forty Awadhi speaking learners of Kapilvastu District purposefully. I have adopted a questionnaire as a research tool. I collected data through close ended questions. Thematic approach was used to analyze the collected data. According to the objectives of the study the interpreted data were under nine different themes i.e. language learning difficulties, facilities available at school, motivation in learning English, attitude towards social impact, attitudes towards students need, attitude towards cultural impact, attitude towards economic impact, attitude towards religious impact and attitude towards language endangerment. The major finding of the study was that students found English harder than Awadhi or Nepali, showed negative attitudes, lacked media exposure, but valued a better learning environment and resources, while also concerned about preserving indigenous languages. The present study consists of five different chapters. Chapter one is an introductory chapter. It includes background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definitions of the key terms. Likewise, chapter two deals with review of the related theoretical literature, review of the related empirical literature, implications of the review for the study and conceptual framework. Chapter three includes design of the study, population, sample and sampling strategy, research tools, sources of data, data collection procedures, ethical considerations. Similarly, Chapter four presents the analysis of the data and interpretation of the result. Finally, the last chapter involves conclusion with recommendations and pedagogical implications followed by the references and appendices.
Parental Involvement in English Language Learning of Grade One Students: A Case Study
(2025) Rana, Suman; Resham Acharya
This study entitled Parental Involvement in English Language Learning of Grade One Students: A Case Study investigates the role of parental involvement in the English language learning process of young children. Adopting a qualitative research approach and a case study design, the research was conducted among grade one students and their parents in Kohalpur Municipality. Four students and their parents were purposively selected as sample. Data were collected through observations and interviews to gain in-depth insights into parental perspectives and practices. The findings are organized thematically and reflect the diverse experiences, perceptions, and challenges faced by parents as they support their children's English language development. The findings reveal that parental involvement plays a significant role in supporting children's English language learning, with technology such as word games, YouTube videos, and digital resources emerging as a valuable tools in this process. However, the study also identifies challenges, particularly among non-native parents, who often struggle with limited language proficiency and rely heavily on external resources for translation and pronunciation support. The study presents the importance of empowering parents with adequate resources and guidance to enhance their engagement in their children's language learning journey. This study consists of five chapters. Chapter one deals with the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitation of the study and operational definitions of the key terms. Chapter two consists of a review of the theoretical and empirical literature, the implications of the study, and the conceptual framework. Similarly, chapter three consists of the design and method of the study, population, sample and sampling strategies, research tools, sources of data, data collection procedure and ethical considerations. Chapter four includes an analysis of the data and interpretation of the results. Likewise, chapter five comprises the conclusion and recommendations of the study. References and Appendices are kept in the last part of the study.
Strategies and Challenges of Teaching English Writing Skills
(2025) Thagunna, Padam Singh
The present research work, entitled Strategies and Challenges of Teaching English Writing Skills, aims to explore the strategies and challenges involved in teaching English writing skills, with a focus on both traditional and contemporary pedagogical approaches. The research was conducted using a survey research design within a qualitative framework. The researcher selected all teachers teaching at secondary-level community schools in Bigu Rural Municipality through a purposive sampling procedure. Questionnaire and observation checklists were used as the main tools for data collection. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted descriptively by identifying themes or sub-themes. The study found that teachers primarily utilized technology, free writing, images, and task-based writing to enhance students' writing skills. In contrast, strategies such as peer review, process writing, and project-based writing received less emphasis. Student-centered and contemporary teaching methods, including brainstorming, group work, peer collaboration, and creative writing, significantly boosted students' writing competence by promoting active participation and creativity. Nonetheless, both students and teachers encountered challenges, such as difficulties with grammar, vocabulary, sentence construction, limited resources, and insufficient teacher training. To tackle these issues, integrating technology, adopting varied teaching strategies, and ensuring institutional support through training and resource availability are essential for improving writing instruction at the secondary level. This thesis has been structured into five chapters. The first chapter introduces the study, covering the background, statement of the problem, objectives, research questions, significance, delimitations, and operational definitions of key terms. The second chapter reviews theoretical and empirical literature, discusses its implications, and presents the conceptual framework. The third chapter deals with the research methodology, including the study design, population, sample, research tools, data sources, data collection procedures, analysis methods, and ethical considerations. The fourth chapter focuses on data analysis and interpretation, while the fifth chapter presents the findings, conclusions, and implications for policy, practice, and further research. The thesis concludes with references and appendices.
Students' Perceptions on Online Assessments: Evidences from the M.Ed. Fourth Semester English Students of Tribhuvan University
(2025) Khatri, Kamal; Hari Maya Sharma
The research study entitled Students' Perceptions on Online Assessments: Evidences from the M.Ed. Fourth Semester English Students of Tribhuvan University aimed to investigate the students' perceptions of online assessment and find out benefits and challenges of online assessment. The survey research design was employed for qualitative research and sample was selected using census sampling strategy. For primary data collection all students were selected from 9th batch of Department of English Education Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, who enrolled in M.Ed. fourth semester. Semi-structured was the data collection technique and interview guidelines (open-ended questionnaires) was the data collection tool. The data were analyzed and interpreted them thematically. The findings of the study indicates that online assessment provides some benefits such as immediate feedback, flexibility allowing students to take exam and presentation from their homely environment that helped reduce unncessary stress that usually comes with traditional exam settings. Similarly, it made easier to balance their educational and professional career. However, students also faced several challenges. Technical probloms, lack of face to face interaction, dependence on AI tools and also background noise which made problems with concerntration and their creativity which negatively impacted student's engagement and performance.To overcome these issues it is essential to improve digital infrastructures, adopt interactive learning methods and establish strong support system for both teachers and students. The thesis consists of five main chapters. The first chapter deals with the introduction of the topic in which background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definitions of the key terms are included. The second chapter includes the review of both theoretical and empirical literature, along with conceptual framework. The third chapter deals with the methods and procedures of the study. It includes design and method of the study, research population, sample and sampling procedure, data collection tools and techniques, data collection procedures, data analysis an procedure and ethical considerations. The fourth chapter includes analysis and interpretation of results. Moreover, the fifth chapter deals with conclusion and recommendations. This chapter is followed by references and appendices used for the study.
Practices of Extenslue reading in english classroom ; A case of Private School in Gorkha district
(2025) Basnyat, Kritika; Hari Maya Sharma
This research study entitled Practices of Extensive Reading in English Classroom: A Case of Private School in Gorkha District aimed to explore the extensive reading practices in grade nine ELT at St. Mary’s School, Gorkha. It also evaluated the effectiveness of the materials used for ER and offered suggestions for improving practice and materials. A case study design was used, with purposive sampling to select participants. Primary data were gathered from St. Mary’s School through classroom observation, interviews with ELT teacher, and Focus Group Discussion with some students. The data were analyzed and interpreted thematically. The findings from the study on Extensive Reading (ER) highlight several important aspects, that students are more engaged and motivated in ER when they get to pick up books that interest them. Teachers help by suggesting the right books, explaining difficult words, and encouraging group discussion an deepen understanding. Moreover, the variety of reading materials helps improve Students vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. While students face some challenges, teachers offer extra help and resources. Students also recommend adding more digital tools and modern texts. Overall, ER is helping improve reading skills, and with more relevant materials, it could be even more effective. This thesis consists of five main chapters. The first chapter deals with the introduction of the topic in which the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research question, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definitions of the key terms are included. The second chapter includes the review of both theoretical and empirical literature, along with the implication of the review of the study. It also includes a conceptual framework. The third chapter deals with the research design and method of the study, population sample and sampling procedures, study area/field, source of data, tools for data collection, data collection and procedures, analysis and interpretation procedures and ethical consideration. The fourth chapter includes, and concludes the results and findings. Moreover, the final chapter suggests some pedagogical results and discussion of the study. The fifth chapter includes conclusion of the study and implications based on the policy-related, practice-related and further research related study. This chapter is followed by references and appendices used for the study.
Analysis of Grade Nine students proficiency in essay writing in private and public schools
(2025) Dawadi, Suveksha; Padam Lal Bharati
The present study entitled “Analysis of Grade Nine Students’ Proficiency in Essay Writing in Private and Public Schools” was an attempt to find out the essay writing proficiency of the students of private and public schools and to compare their essay writing proficiency of the students in Chitwan district. Ten students were selected purposively for the study. A single subjective question was used as the tools for data elicitation. The data were analyzed under different thematic headings like holistic analysis, essay wise tabulation of data, tabularization of essay and component wise analysis. The major finding of the study was that different students have different proficiency in writing essays. Some students did not follow the parameters of the essay. The overall essay writing proficiency of the students was found unsatisfactory. Most students wrote content, argumentations, grammar, and organization properly while only few students are found to be poor in these components. Most of the students even did not write the topic sentence (thesis statement) as well as supporting details with examples. They presented more than two ideas in one paragraph and wrote sentences out of the content. Coherence and use of cohesive devices were found very poor in their writings. The organization of ideas was found weak. Not only these but also they were found weak in language and grammar. Ambiguous words and sentences were found. Some of them even failed to meet the required length of the essay. This thesis consists of five chapters. The first chaptIer deals with the general background of language, statement of the problem, rationale of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitation of the study and operational definition of the key terms. The second chapter states the review of related literature and conceptual framework of the research. The third chapter deals with methodology adopted to carry out research. It consists of data, sample population, sampling procedures, tools, process of data collection and data analysis and interpretation procedures. The fourth chapter deals with the result and interpretation of the data. Chapter Five consists of the summary, conclusions and implications of the study. The final part of study consists of references and appendices.
Use of Translation With Secondary English Students: A Phenomenological Study
(2081) Lama, Chandra Bahadur; Bal Ram Adhikari
The use of translation has been a topic of much debate in current scholarship on English language teaching (ELT). Translation was once a dominant pedagogical tool but has since become a missing component in ELT. Although numerous studies on this subject have been conducted worldwide, only a limited amount of research has] been carried out in the Nepalese context. This research gap led to the present study on the topic of "Use of Translation with Secondary English Students: A Phenomenological Study" to explore the lived experiences of English teachers in using translation in ELT classrooms. The research methodology employed in this study is the phenomenological method, using interviews to gather data from secondary English teachers in ten schools within the Kathmandu Valley. These schools include five institutional schools and five community schools. The study found that translation can be a versatile tool to teach grammar, vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and cultural understanding among secondary students as it allows them to analyze and interpret different language structures, meanings, and cultural contexts, promoting a deeper understanding and engagement with the target language, whereas over-reliance on translation can have negative effects on language development by limiting exposure to natural language input, hindering effective communication, and inhibiting creativity and thinking in English. The research suggests that translation should be used wisely and balanced with other techniques to create an inclusive and effective learning environment for students. The study is structured into five chapters. Chapter one provides an introduction to the research topic, statement of the problem, research objectives, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations, and definitions of operational key terms. Chapter two reviews relevant literature thematically and presents empirical findings and related theories along with implications for the study and a conceptual framework. Chapter three outlines the research methodology,including ontology, epistemology, research design, field of the study, sources of data, population, sampling procedure, sample size, data collection tools, procedure, analysis, interpretation, and ethical considerations. Chapter four presents the analysis and interpretation of the collected data. At the end, chapter five concludes the study with its implications and recommendations for ELT classroom practices followed by references and appendix.
Bachelor level students' Perspectives on Utilizing information and communication technology to Enhonce english writing skill
(2025) Dhungana, Sushila; Hari Raj Acharya
This study explores the perspectives of Bachelor- level students on utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance their writing skills. In an era where digital tools play a pivotal role in education, this research aims to explore the perceptions, challenges, and strategies associated with ICT usage among students. Using a narrative inquiry design, in-depth interview with participant’s form Mahendra Ratna Campus in Kathmandu were conducted. The findings revealed that students acknowledge the significant role of ICT tools, such as Grammarly, ChatGpt, and mobile applications, in improving grammar, vocabulary, and writing structure. However, challenges like connectivity issues, over-reliance on technology, and limited institutional support were identified. This study highlights the importance of integrating ICT into English writing instruction thoughtfully, combining it with traditional pedagogical approaches. The insights contribute to a better understanding of how technology can be leveraged to foster writing skills, offering implication for educators, institutions, and policy makers. The thesis consists of five chapters. The first chapter includes the background of the study, the statement of the problem, objectives of the study with research questions, significance of the study, delimitation of the study, and operational definition of the key terms. Likewise, the second chapter involves the review of related literature including conceptual, theoretical, and empirical review, along with conceptual framework of the study. Similarly, the third chapter deals with the analysis and interpretation of the data and the last fifth chapter presents the summary of the findings, discussion, conclusion, and the implications of the study followed by references and appendices.
Reasons and challenges of Secondary Level students in taking private tutoring of english
(2025) Tamang, Asmita; Hari Prasad Kafle
This thesis entitled ‘Reasons and Challenges of Secondary Level Students in Taking Private Tutoring of English’ aimed at investigating the reasons and challenges of secondary level students concerning English private tutoring in Nuwakot district. It is a qualitative study adopting phenomenological research design. Four Tamang students were purposively selected as sample to collect their lived experiences as required to fulfill objectives of this study. Based on the objectives and research questions, I prepared interview guidelines and conducted in–depth interviews with the selected informants. After the interviews, I transcribed the audio recordings, categorized the data, developed themes and sub-themes, and analyzed the data under these themes. The study revealed that in Nuwakot district, where most students are from the Tamang community, join English private tutoring because of language barriers. For these students, English was their third language and was taught as a compulsory foreign language from an early age. As a result, they often found English difficult and lost interest in learning it. This led them to focus more on passing exams rather than perceiving English as a means to develop useful skill for their future. Similarly, the study found that in Nuwakot district, English private tutoring primarily focused on completing grammar courses rather than fostering a deeper understanding or enhancing students’ overall English proficiency. As a result, this study emphasizes the importance of self–determination theory, which can help all teachers drive students to learn intrinsically. This study is organized into five chapters. The first chapter introduces the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives, research questions, significance, delimitations and operational definition of the key terms. Similarly, the second chapter reviews related literatures, discusses empirical findings and theories, and highlighting their implications for the study, along with a conceptual framework. Likewise, the third chapter explains the research process, including the study’s approach, design, sample and sampling strategy, data collection tool, data sources, data collection procedures, analysis and interpretation procedures, and ethical considerations. In the same way, the fourth chapter presents the background of the participants, results of the collected data and its interpretation with themes and sub– subthemes. Finally, the fifth chapter concludes the study by summarizing its findings and offering pedagogical implications for improving teaching and learning English language in classrooms. References and appendices are included at the end.
Code-mixing in the English Classroom: A Case of Secondary Level Community Schools in Lalitpur District
(2025) Bajagain, Bhawana; Gopal Prasad Pandey
The research titled Code-mixing in the English Classroom: A Case of Secondary Level Community Schools in Lalitpur District aimed to explore and analyze the types of code mixing used in classroom interactions and the reason behind using code mixing in the English classroom. The study adopted basic qualitative design. Classroom observations and unstructured interviews served as the main tools for the data collection. This study shows the pervasive use of code mixing and single word insertions in teachers' responses. At the same time, the study demonstrates the rare use of the alternative meaning in classroom interactions. Moreover, teachers mixed codes in English classroom for different reasons namely; lack of resources, multilingual backgrounds and absence of appropriate terms. Further, the findings also suggest that the appropriate use of code-mixing fosters the confidence and motivation among students and teachers. This study consists of five different chapters. The first chapter is the introductory part, which included the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, limitations of the study, and definition of key terms. The second chapter reviews related literature, theoretical literature, and conceptual framework. Similarly, the third chapter deals with the method and procedure of the study, population, sample and sampling procedure, data analysis and interpretation procedure, and ethical considerations. The fourth chapter deals with the analysis and interpretation of the results. Similarly, the fifth chapter includes findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study. The references and appendices have been included in the last part of the study.
English teachers perceptions on teacher induction
(2011) Sigdel, Krishna Raj; Bhesh Raj Pokhrel
This present research entitled English Teachers‟ Perceptions on Teacher Induction aimed to find out English teachers‟ perceptions on teacher induction, to find out the helps that novice teachers got in their initial phase and to identify the challenges faced by English teacher in their induction phase. Keeping the objectives in centre, thirty English teachers both novice and experienced were selected as respondents through non-random purpose sampling procedure. A questionnaire including both open-ended and close-ended questions was the main tool for the data collection. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted descriptively and statistically in different sections. The major findings of this study are that induction programs are very important and useful for teachers to solve different kinds of challenges and problems. Most of the teachers found facing different problems like adjustment in new culture and society due to the lack of teacher induction in the first year of their teaching career. Most of the teachers viewed that they got the induction in the initial phase but a few teachers viewed that they did not get the induction which made them difficult to be familiar with the culture and society 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 definitions of the key terms. The second chapter contains the review of related of related literature namely theoretical literature, empirical literature and conceptual framework. Likewise, the third chapter deals with the design and methods of the study, population, sample, sampling strategy, research tools, sources of the data, data collection procedures and ethical considerations. And the fifth chapter of the study consists of finding, conclusion and recommendations in policy related, practice related and further researcher related. At last references and appendixes are included.
Affecting Factors in Learning English: A Study of Young Learners
(2024) Bhurtel, Shova Kumari; Guru Prasad Poudel
This is a study on Affecting Factors in Learning English: A Study of Young Learners. The objective of this study was to explore the affecting factors while learning English especially to the young Learners. This study followed survey research design. Quantitative approach was used for the analysis of data. The sample of the study included 40 students studying at basic level schools of Kirtipur municipality. Simple random sampling strategy was used to select sample from the population. The data was collected by using questionnaire as the tool. The data was analyzed and interpreted descriptively. From the analysis and interpretation it has been found that the factors like language anxiety, home environment, cultural shock and code switching affect directly while learning English to the young learners. Similarly, the teacher experienced that insufficient materials, students' enthusiasm and self-learning habit also affect in learning of English to the young learners. Though students have faced some challenges in learning English they have perceived the challenges as the source of inspiration to learn better This study consists of five chapters. The first chapter comprises of the background of the study, statement of the study, research questions, and significance of the study, delimitation of the study and operational definitions of the key terms. The second chapter deals with review of the related theoretical literature, review of the related empirical literature, implications of the review for the study and conceptual framework. Third chapter incorporates research design, population, sample and sampling strategy, sources of data, data collection tools and techniques, data collection procedures and ethical considerations. The fourth chapter is about the analysis and interpretation of the result. And the fifth chapter is all about the conclusion and implications of the study. It is followed by reference and appendices.
Image Enabled Communication in “Think Like A Monk”: A Multimodal Analysis
(2025) Nepal,Shobha; Resham Acharya
The thesis entitled “Image Enabled Communication in ‘Think Like A Monk’: A Multimodal Analysis” aimed to find out the modes used for communication as a single communicative act in the cover page and the “images with writing” to make meaning in an inspirational book “Think Like A Monk” and analyze them critically. To carry out this research, multimodal perspectives of CDA under qualitative research design were used. The samples “images with writing” were taken purposefully from the selected book. Observation was the tool for data collection. The results of the analysis were presented thematically. The study showed that different modes like writing language/verbal like nouns, verbs, rhetorical devices, personal pronouns, imperatives and gerunds and visuals like picture, color, symbol, computer drawn images, stylistic typography and geometrical shapes were used in the selected book to communicate messages. Different modes were used together in a single communicative act to communicate messages more effectively. In the majority of the images, modes were interdependent to express complete meaning/message. Some modes in some images were capable enough to communicate meaning individually but seemed more effective when they were combined with other modes. This study consists of five chapters. Chapter one deals with the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definitions of the key terms. Chapter two consists of review of theoretical and empirical literature, implication of the study, and conceptual framework. Similarly, chapter three consists of design and method of the study, population, sample and sampling strategies, research tools, sources of data, data collection procedure and ethical considerations. Chapter four includes analysis of the data and interpretation of the results. Likewise, chapter five comprises the conclusion and recommendations of the study. References and Appendices are kept at the last part of the study.
Exploring Strategic Management Practices of Higher Education Institutions in Nepal
(2025) Acharya, Kedar Prasad; Basu Dev Kafle
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