Abstract:

The study aimed to find out the circumstances declining the input quality of teaching English as foreign language (TEFL) at secondary level. It was a survey of secondary schools in Sindh province. The study comprised of 112 high school teachers, teaching English at secondary level in public sector secondary schools. The data was collected through a five point Likert Type questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, in terms of percentages and mean scores were used. The results revealed appointment of non specialized teachers, utilization of science teachers to teach English, missing co-curricular activities and teaching aids, use of traditional grammar translation method, writing composition on black boards, homework to memorize by rotting, of refresher courses, short use of English for communication, over burdened teachers and over crowded classes were some issues found that tailed off the quality of teaching. The study recommends appointment of English subject specialists, arrangements of workshops for motivation of teachers and teaching methodologies, arrangement of co-curricular activities to enhance the speaking, listens, writing skills, encouraging creativity and writing skill in students, proper time to teachers for preparation of lessons, avoid over burden and over populated classes.

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