Lived Experiences of ESL Teachers of Kolkata

Swati Gupta; Arya Paul

doi:10.66121/dgcjsb37

Authors

Swati Gupta Assistant Professor, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9079-3937
Arya Paul M.Ed. Student, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66121/dgcjsb37

Keywords:

Lived experiences;, English as a Second Language (ESL);, Secondary School Teachers

Abstract

The present study dives deep to shed light on the lived experiences of language teachers during the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) in the government schools of Kolkata, West Bengal. A total of 50 English language teachers of secondary education (IX & X standard) participated in the research. The study used a blend of quantitative and qualitative approaches to explore the lived experiences, faced challenges of ESL teachers and to put forth suggestions for the betterment of English language teaching. For this, a self-made questionnaire was applied, and a semi-structured interview was conducted on the sample. The findings revealed that overcrowded classrooms, usage of the Translation method by the teachers, lack of infrastructural facilities, and a high rate of student absenteeism often affect the teaching of English.

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Author Biographies

Swati Gupta, Assistant Professor, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, India.

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Arya Paul, M.Ed. Student, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, India.

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