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Chapter 1
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2706-0.ch001
ABSTRACT
English is considered as a universal and global language. It serves as a bridge between diferent cultures
and countries. Owing to its great importance research studies are being carried out across the world
in order to fnd out the best ways of teaching English Language at earlier stages of schooling. One such
identifed way is balanced literacy. This is a systematic approach towards teaching English not as a
subject but as a language. This study was conducted to see the efect of technology infused balanced
literacy approach on the learning skills and engagement level of English learners in context of Pakistani
schools where English is taught as a second Language. An intervention of six weeks was carried out.
During the study the conventional teaching methodology of English was also observed. The results of
the study suggest the use of balanced literacy for improvement of reading skills.
INTRODUCTION
Reading is a fundamental and significant aspect of education. Various educational surveys undertaken by
organizations reveal that students in Pakistan are lagging behind in reading scores in English language.
Students in Pakistan are struggling with reading. The ASER (2014) report shows that only 57% of the
5th grade students were able to read sentences which they are supposed to be able to read in grade 2
Technology-Infused Balanced
Literacy for Enhancing
the Reading Skills of
Early Grade Children
Amar Ali Khan
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan
Manzile Maqsood
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan
Sajid Umair
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan