Effective Techniques of Teaching English in Tribal Schools Learners

Abstract

This study briefly discusses the importance of English, English in Indian education, importance of active vocabulary in English, in the present context, importance of speaking skills in the current scenario, difference between rural and urban students in speaking skills.  Then, it highlighted the aim of the study and moved to stating the research problem, research questions and assumptions of the study, relevance of the study and scope of the study.

          The low literacy rate of Scheduled Tribes is a serious threat to Indian education. It is significant even in Telangana, which is newly established in recent times. The intensity of the problem is reflected by the SSC (Secondary School Certificate) examination results in Warangal district of Telangana State has scored the less pass percentage. The increase in the number of failures and drop outs in the schools of tribal areas of Warangal district is pointed out as major cause of the fall by educators and proponents of the State. The lack of proficiency in English language is identified as a major obstacle to the education of Schedule Tribe English learners. The fear in learning English and teaching method of English develops a negative attitude in learners towards learning the English language. The fear of learning a foreign language is one of the factors to stop their education because English language is a criteria rather than an option at higher level. It is clear that tribal learners are not motivated well. They have adjustment problems with school curriculum and teaching of English language. Though the Government can provide grants and scholarships for the betterment of learners, the responsibility of their educational development are ultimately in the hands of teachers.  Hence, the investigator has undertaken the research study on “Effective Techniques of Teaching English in Tribal Schools of Warangal District – A Study”.