The usability of PWIM materials in Bangladeshi secondary level learners’ language learning

Abstract

Materials play a huge role in facilitating language. In a language classroom a visual input can really draw the attention of the learners and make the class more interactive. Therefore, this study examines how secondary-level learners in Bangladesh utilise Picture World Inductive Model based materials. Furthermore, it seeks to bridge the gap in the Bangladeshi education system by revealing how PWIM materials can enhance language education practices in the country. The study is based on Picture Word Inductive Model. The study was conducted on ten secondary level learners from a school at Parbatipur, Dinajpur. They have to join one workshop and use the material. After the workshop they had an face to face interview with the researcher. The findings of the research indicate that PWIM materials are received positively by students, increasing their engagement and facilitating language acquisition by drawing on their prior knowledge. Besides, it gave the learners a chance to engage in a free hand write up and help them to break the process of rote learning. Few challenges are highlighted through the research as well. The lack of prior knowledge of the learns result learners’ not understanding material and create a tendency to copy from their friends. Besides as a new experience they get a bit anxious about the material. The material can be implemented with the traditional textbook material to increase the learners’ interest in learning.