Teachers' Perception on English Language Teaching: An Assessment in Paschim Medinipur District of West Bengal

Abstract

In India, English has assumed a significant role as a medium of instruction, communication, and employment, especially in urban centers. However, the situation in rural areas such as Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal often presents a contrasting picture. This study explores the perceptions of English language teachers in Paschim Medinipur, a district in the state of West Bengal, India, regarding the challenges, strategies, and effectiveness of English language teaching (ELT). For the current study the researcher has followed Descriptive Survey research design. Population for the current study comprises of the Secondary school teachers of the schools located in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. Out of the Existing Population the researcher has randomly selected a sample of 265 teachers for the current study. The researcher has used a structured questionnaire consisting of 36 items with the response of ‘Aware’, ‘Neutral’ and ‘Unaware’.  Reliability and Validity of the questionnaire was tested before use for the purpose. To analyze the collected data the researcher has used both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Findings of the study indicate that English teaching methodology practiced in Paschim Medinipur district is favourable enough. Male teachers do not differ from their female counterparts in Paschim Medinipur district in respect of the teaching methodology of English as second language. The rural teachers differ from their urban counterparts in Paschim Medinipur district in respect of the teaching methodology of English as second language. There is no significant difference between teachers who have below 10 years experience and teachers who have above 10 years experience in Paschim Medinipur district in respect of the teaching methodology of English as second language