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Title A COMPARISON BETWEEN NATIONAL CURRICULUM OF ENGLISH AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AT PRIMARY LEVEL

Author(s) Zoya Khan

Abstract The topic of the study was ‘Comparison between National Curriculum of English and International Baccalaureate Program at Primary level’. The objective of the study was to compare the National Curriculum of English with International Baccalaureate Primary Year Program in relation to the Language skills at Primary Level. Five research questions were made to achieve the objective of the study. The research questions were related to the comparison of Goals, Objectives, Content and Assessment Strategies as well as Teaching Approaches of National curriculum and International Baccalaureate Primary Year Program. The research was conducted in Islamabad. The study was of qualitative nature. A Constant Comparative Content analysis was conducted. 20 teachers were interviewed of respective curriculum. Purposive sampling was used. Document analysis and interviews were the tools to gather data for the research. Thematic analysis was applied to interpret data collected through interviews. Major findings of the study were that National curriculum lacks the equal distribution of the language skills in the content, National curriculum’s textbooks lacks critical thinking activities and content regarding listening and speaking skills. While International Baccalaureate Primary Year Program accommodates all the Language skills and focuses on inquiry based learning. Teachers of National curriculum needs training in regard to teach English as a language. In the light of findings following recommendations are made. Use of AV aids may be made compulsory in National Curriculum for better understanding of language skills. Activity based content may be added in National curriculum. Inquiry based teaching may be adopted by the teachers following National Curriculum of English.

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Faculty Social Sciences

Department Education

Language English

Publication Date 2021-03-10

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Description The present study highlights the differences between the two curriculum as well as weaknesses and strenghts. Much international attention is paid to the IB Program, so the researcher planned to compare the national curriculum with it. Researcher wanted to gain insight about the educational policies of the international system as well as national. English is a mandatory subject in Pakistan, from early childhood to higher education . The purpose of the research was to conduct an extensive comparison of language skills of both the curriculums. The significance of English language at the primary level is to increase students language skills i.e. reading, writing, listening and speaking. English language learning has always been an integral part of our society.