Practices of extensive reading in English classroom: a case of private school in Gorkha district
| dc.contributor.advisor | Hari Maya Sharma | |
| dc.contributor.author | Basnyat, Kritika | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-05-22T10:29:18Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-05-22T10:29:18Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14540/25058 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Department of Education University Campus, Tribhuvan University | |
| dc.title | Practices of extensive reading in English classroom: a case of private school in Gorkha district | |
| dcterms.abstract | 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. | en |
| local.academic.level | Masters | |
| local.institute.title | Faculty of Education |