Teachers and Students Perspective towards Curriculum Reforms in English at Secondary Level: A Cross Sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.63062/tk/2k25b.42051Keywords:
Teachers, Students, Curriculum Reforms in English, Secondary Level, EducationAbstract
This cross-sectional study focused on teachers' and students' perspectives towards curriculum reforms in English at the secondary level in the Mardan district. 320 students and 40 teachers were taken through a systematic sampling technique and purposively from 20 secondary schools, respectively. A closed-ended questionnaire with a Likert scale was used for the collection of data. Percentages and frequencies of each category, i.e., SA, A, UD, DA, and SDA, were calculated, and the chi-square test was used to check the significance. Teachers' and students' responses showed that the new English textbook reduces the course work for teachers and students and improves the standard of English education. Responses showed that students have gained four skills (LSRW), and it has an impact on student performance, and the new English book reforms were welcomed. So it was concluded that more time was needed to be given to the students for better academic performance, more refreshing courses, and incentives should be given to teachers so that they can change their attitude toward curriculum reform. Modern teaching methods and AV aids should be used during the teaching a new English textbook in class.
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