Observed Activities and Practices of Secondary Level English Classrooms in Nepal

Abstract

This paper is a part of a comprehensive research accomplished with the Emerging Faculty Research Grant from the RCDC, Tribhuvan University. It presents the real situation of ELT activities and practices in the secondary schools of Lumbini Province.  It is based on the observation of sixteen secondary level English teachers of four districts of Lumbini Province. Many changes were observed in the English classes as compared with the traditional classes which reflect positive vibes in academia. We found that the teaching activities and classroom practices have been refined and developed in many cases. However, there are many things to be changed in teachers, like the use of ICT devices, online resources, display devices like teaching materials, as well as the use of lesson planning which ensures at least preparation of the content to be taught. The teachers need to enhance student participation in the English classes and make them more proficient in English. The study provides the insights for the ELT teachers, trainers and policy makers in making the classes of English teaching more effective in Nepal. To prepare students for global competition and 21st-century challenges, teachers need to enhance and refine existing teaching and learning practices and activities getting well trained for making their classroom presentations and teaching activities according to the expectations and aspirations of the students of the modern time.