Perception of Science Subject Studying Students towards English as a Medium of Instructions at Secondary Level; A Case Study

Abstract

English has become the global language due to the language of science and technology as well as its usage. Expansion of language needs and eradication of English language hurdles requires to adopt English language as the medium of instruction at the root level of education. Secondary classes are the base of the science subject in which the major fields of subjects are thoughts and learning separately. As the students have to enroll themselves in different other fields of science and technology there is a requirement to minimize their English language deficiencies while ensuring that they are given instructions in global language. Present study is conducted to note the perception of science subjects studying students towards English as a medium of instruction at secondary level in District Multan. The study is quantitative in its nature while the date is collected through a questionnaire. 150 science students are selected as the sample of the study through convenient sampling. Data is analyzed in Microsoft Excel 2016 and the significance of the statement is found through percentages and mean values. The results describe that the science subject studying students have great and positive intentions towards English as a medium of instruction. The study suggests that English as a medium of instruction would be adopted to the future language hurdles could be minimized. Despite the language issues, the students could be confident in this regard, that, educational level is of the global level or touching to the global standards of education, with respect to the medium of instruction.