Attitudes of Foreign Language Teaching Assistants Towards Teaching of English in Pakistani Context

Abstract

This study aims to examine the attitudes of Foreign Language Teaching Assistants towards the teaching of English in the context of Pakistan. Its importance lies in the fact that it will make the teachers aware of uniquely effective teaching methods. Almost all stakeholders may get benefits from it. The research utilized interview tools. Semi-structured interviews were discussed among the respondents. The results show that the Pakistani teacher assistants view English favorably. They consider it absolutely necessary for employment purpose and professional development. Therefore, they opt for positive attitudes towards teaching English language along with culture in ELT Classrooms. The results also showed that Teaching Assistants after coming back from training, continue to celebrate the value of their own culture too. In the end, the research suggests measures necessary to formulate effective language teaching policies.

Keywords: Attitudes, English Language, Teaching Assistants, Pakistan.

DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/78-03

Publication date: April 30^th 2021