IELTS based listening comprehension of M.ED students of TU

Abstract

The present research entitled "IELTS based listening comprehension of M.Ed Students of TU" was an attempt to find out listening comprehension ability of the master level students on the basis of IELTS in the Department of English Education at Central Department of Education, Tribhuvan University. Both primary and the secondary sources of data have been utilized in the study. Quantitative and interpretative data analysis procedures have been used in the study. In order to carry out research, forty students were selected using non random sampling procedure where twenty five students were male and fifteen students were female. IELTS test paper from previous examination was used as a means of data collection. The study found out that listening comprehension ability of the students of Master level in the Department of English Education at Central Department of Education, Tribhuvan University was not good. The overall result in listening comprehension was not satisfactory. Because most of the students are below pass level in listening comprehension. The remaining fewer students are good in listening comprehension. Furthermore, it was also found out that very few of the students got first division according to SGPA evaluation system of TU. It shows that, though, listening is important skill of four language skills, or it is neglected by the students which is not the good sign for them. The study is divided into five chapters. Chapter one consists of 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 key terms. Chapter two consists of review of related theoretical literature, review of empirical literature, implications of the study and conceptual framework. Chapter three includes methods and procedures adapted during the study which incorporates design of the study, population, sample and sampling strategy, research tools, sources of data (primary and secondary), data collection procedures, data analysis procedures and ethical considerations. Similarly in chapter four analysis of data and interpretations have been presented. Chapter five contains findings, conclusion and recommendations. References and appendices are also included at the end of this work to make it more valid.