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| | | Article Name : | | | Current Status of Bangla Language Skill Acquisition in Pre-Primary Classes in Bangladesh: An Analysis of the Thakurgaon District | | Author Name : | | | Fatema Begum Popy | | Publisher : | | | Bridge Center | | Article URL : |  | | | Abstract : | | | This study investigated the current status of Bangla language skill acquisition, key challenges, and opportunities for improvement among pre-primary learners in Thakurgaon District, Bangladesh. A mixed-method approach is employed, integrating qualitative and quantitative data. Data are collected from 12 pre-primary teachers, 12 head teachers, 12 parents, 2 Bangla trainers from Primary Teacher Training Institutes (PTIs), 2 trainers from Upazila Primary Education Training Centres (UPETCs), 2 Upazila Assistant Education Officers, and 2 Bangla language education experts. In addition, Bangla language teaching and learning practices are directly observed in 12 pre-primary classrooms using structured tools, including questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and classroom observation checklists.
The findings reveal that pre-primary children demonstrate relatively stronger listening and speaking skills, while reading and writing abilities remain weak and below expected competency levels. Letter recognition and correct pronunciation are identified as major challenges. Contributing factors include inadequate teacher training, shortages of teaching and learning materials, limited parental involvement, and the lack of phonics- and pronunciation-based instructional approaches.
The study identifies opportunities for improvement through enhanced teacher training, expanded play-based learning, adequate learning materials, increased parental awareness, and stronger coordination among schools and families. It recommends prioritizing these interventions to improve Bangla language development at the pre-primary level.
| | Keywords : | | | Pre-primary education, Bangla language acquisition, Early childhood development |
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