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The research project attached here to, titled* “Comparative Study of

English as a Medium of Instruction in Public School and Private

School in Tehsil Vehari” Proposed and submitted by MARIA

PARVEEN, Roll No. Mcf1901702 in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the degree of B.Ed. (1.5 year) (mention area of

specialization) is hereby accepted.

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 DECLARATION

I MARIA PARVEEN Daughter Of faqeer Muhammad of Roll No.

Mcf1901702 Registration # 17-PVI-05007 a student of B.Ed. (1.5/2.5

year) programme (mention here area of specialization) at University

of Education do hereby solemnly declare that the research project

entitled “Comparative Study of English as a Medium of

Instruction in Public School and Private School in Tehsil Vehari”

submitted by me in partial fulfillment of B.Ed. (1.5/2.5 year)

programme, is my original work, and has not been submitted or

published earlier. I also solemnly declare that it shall not, in future, be

submitted by me for obtaining any other degree from this or any other

university or institution. I also understand that if evidence of

plagiarism is found in my thesis/dissertation at any stage, even after

the award of a degree, the work may be cancelled and the degree

revoked.

Date: Signature:

Name of Candidate: Maria Parveen

 D E D I C A TI ON

Dedicated to
My Sweet and Loving
Parents, Brothers, Sisters and Friends
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All praises to Almighty Allah alone, the most merciful and the most

compassionate and his Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) the most perfect

and dignified, exalted one among and of ever borne on the surface of the

earth, how is forever torch of guidance and knowledge for the humanity. I

feel great pleasure in pleasure expressing to my supervisor Ms. Hina Irshad, for

here regardless help and valuable suggestion. Last but not least, I have deep

appreciation and the best regard for the affection and financial cooperation

of my father, mother, brothers and sisters, and rest of the family members

without whose sacrifice and prayers, the present task would have been a

mere dream, may Allah give them a long and happily life with me.

“Ameen”

(Maria Parveen)
 Research Project Submission Approval Form
(SUPERVISOR)

Research Project entitled “Comparative Study of English as a

Medium of Instruction in Public School and Private School in

Tehsil Vehari” Submitted by Maria Parveen, Roll No. Mcf1901702

Registration No. 17-PVI-05007. Programme B.Ed (1.5 Year) has been

read by me and has been found to be satisfactory regarding its quality,

content, language, format, citations, bibliographic style, and

consistency, and thus fulfils the qualitative requirements of this study.

It is ready for submission to University of Education for evaluation.

Ms. Hina Irshad

(Supervisor)

Date:
Signature of Supervisor
 COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLISH AS A
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC
SCHOOL AND PRIVATE SCHOOL IN TEHSIL
VEHARI

ABSTRACT
English learning can help students to deal successfully with their academic
demands and to perform effectively in their disciplines and professional contexts.
In the academic context, students are required to produce specific writing genres
such as essays, summaries and reports. There are two broad categories of writing
namely functional and creative. The research objectives, which have focused in
this study. The case study followed a mixed methods research approach, using a
sequential explanatory research design. Mixed methods are a procedure for
collecting, analyzing, and mixing or integrating both quantitative and qualitative
data at some stage of the research process within a single study for the purpose of
gaining a better understanding of the research problem. . Sample was comprised
10 public and private secondary schools male and female. In non-probability,
sampling convenient sample was used. Total sample size consisted of 200
students. The value of Cronbach alpha was 0.720, which shows that high level of
reliability of the scale. Teachers are providing interest based environment of
learning to the learner. Teachers should also make efforts of encouraging students
to read widely on a variety of written materials such as newspapers, story books
and among others. This will enhance reading which will serve as a basis of
promoting the development of English learning skills among students.
Keywords: Medium of Instruction, English Language, Learners Satisfaction,
 LIST OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
1. INTRODUCTION 01
1.1 Statement of the Problem 03
1.2 Research Objectives 03
1.3 Research Questions 03
1.4 Significance of the Study 03
1.5 Delimitations of the study 03
1.6 Research Methodology 04
1.6.1 Population 04
1.6.2 Sampling Technique 04
1.6.3 Sample 04
1.6.4 Research Tool / Instrument 04
1.6.5 Pilot Study 04
1.6.6 Data Collection 05
1.6.7 Data Analysis 05
1.7 Time Frame 05
1.8 Research Ethics 05
2. REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE 06
2.1 Introduction 06
2.2 The Importance of English Language 10
2.3 Characteristics of English Language as a Second Language 10
2.4 Challenges in Language Writing 11
2.5 Improving Students’ Writing Skills 13
2.5.1 Provision of Feedback on Students’ Written Essays 13
2.5.2 Assessing Students’ Writing Skills 15
2.5.3 Use of Teaching and Learning Resources 16
2.6 Language Learning Strategies 17
2.7 Effects of Grammar Teaching on English Writing Skills 18
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 20
3.1 Research Design 20
3.2 Population 21
 3.3 Sampling 21
3.4 Development of Research Tools 21
3.4.1 Reliability and Validation of the Questionnaire 22
3.5 Data Collection 22
3.5.1 Scoring 22
3.6 Data Analysis 22
4. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATIONS OF DATA 23
5. SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND 46
RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 46
5.2 Finding 47
5.3 Conclusions 49
5.4 Recommendations 49
BIBLIOGRAPHY 51
APPENDICES 56
 LIST OF TABLES
Table Name Page
No.
Table 4.1 My teacher creates self-learning activities 24
Table 4.2 I dislike English subject/writing. 25
Table 4.3 My teachers are fully awarded English writing skills. 26
Table 4.4 Different activities are performed in my school to develop 27
English writing skills.
Table 4.5 Debates are held in my school to develop English writing skills. 28
Table 4.6 English writing is very interesting 29
Table 4.7 I participate in every competition of English writing. 30
Table 4.8 I like English subject and writing. 31
Table 4.9 My teacher provide interest based environment of learning 32
Table 4.10 English writing skills are necessary for making bright future. 33
Table 4.11 My teacher provides me guidance to avoid possible 34
embarrassment
Table 4.12 Writing problems can greatly hinder school and career success. 35
Table 4.13 My teacher motivates me to learn English skills 36
Table 4.14 Resources deficiency plays a great role for students writing skills. 37
Table 4.15 I utilize the available resources learn English 38
Table 4.16 I engaged by teacher to learn English in discussions 39
Table 4.17 My teacher uses different methods to teach English 40
Table 4.18 Teachers Give positive feedback to the students 41
Table 4.19 My teacher provides the basic resources in learning English skills 42
Table 4.20 Teacher help to learn the spoken English 43
Table 4.21 My teacher helps in English learning skills 44
Table 4.22 Comfortable environment motivate students for enhancing 45
writing skills
 LIST OF FIGURES
Figures Page
No.
4.1 My teacher creates self-learning activities 24
4.2 I dislike English subject/writing. 25
4.3 My teachers are fully awarded English writing skills. 26
4.4 Different activities are performed in my school to develop English writing 27
skills.
4.5 Debates are held in my school to develop English writing skills. 28
4.6 English writing is very interesting 29
4.7 I participate in every competition of English writing. 30
4.8 I like English subject and writing. 31
4.9 My teacher provide interest based environment of learning 32
4.10 English writing skills are necessary for making bright future. 33
4.11 My teacher provides me guidance to avoid possible embarrassment 34
4.12 Writing problems can greatly hinder school and career success. 35
4.13 My teacher motivates me to learn English skills 36
4.14 Resources deficiency plays a great role for students writing skills. 37
4.15 I utilize the available resources learn English 38
4.16 I engaged by teacher to learn English in discussions 39
4.17 My teacher uses different methods to teach English 40
4.18 Teachers Give positive feedback to the students 41
4.19 My teacher provides the basic resources in learning English skills 42
4.20 Teacher help to learn the spoken English 43
4.21 My teacher helps in English learning skills 44
4.22 Comfortable environment motivate students for enhancing writing skills 45