An Analytical Study of Student Learning Outcomes and their Alignment with the Activities of Writing Skill at Primary Level in Pakistan
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The aim of this study is to analyse the ‘Single National Curriculum 2020’ and its implementation at primary level in Pakistan especially with reference to the student learning outcomes of English outlined in single national curriculum, its alignment with the activities in exercises of Grade-V textbook of English published by Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board, Lahore. For this purpose, qualitative approach has been adopted. Document analysis of student learning outcomes and activities in the exercises related to writing skill of English Grade-V was done. Alignment of student learning outcomes outlined in single national curriculum English Book-V with the writing activities in the exercises has been analysed. The results of the study show that majority of the student learning outcomes are aligned with the activities in exercises of writing skill with the exception of minor alignment and grammatical/typing problems. The study will contribute to have a complete understanding of the implementation of ‘Single National Curriculum 2020’ student learning outcomes outlined in the curriculum and its alignment with the textbook. Moreover, this study may be helpful for the teachers to have clarity regarding fulfillment of required aims to improve writing skill of the students at primary level in Pakistan.
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