Sounding Science Right: Enhancing Scientific Word Pronunciation and Spelling through SBA among Secondary and Higher Secondary School Students of Rural Bihar.

• Author(s): Dr Shail Pragya ; Dr Feroz Ahmad Lone
• Paper ID: 1707966
• Page: 777-784
• Published Date: 22-04-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 10 April-2025

Abstract

This action research explores the improvement of spelling proficiency among elementary school students in a rural school in Bihar. The study draws inspiration from Dr. Feroz Ahmad Lone’s unpublished action research conducted in a tribal region of Jammu & Kashmir. While Dr. Lone’s study presented impactful strategies, it also faced contextual limitations such as restricted learner diversity and limited generalizability. Building upon his methodology, this study modifies and expands the scope of the intervention to suit Bihar’s rural setting. This study extends the duration of implementation to four months and includes a broader student base of 60 learners. A broader range of learners, prolonged implementation, and active collaboration with teachers and parents were integrated to make the spelling instruction more effective. Results suggest that a multisensory and participatory approach can significantly enhance spelling ability and phonemic awareness, especially when adapted contextually to overcome practical constraints. Results indicate substantial gains in students' spelling accuracy, motivation, and engagement, supporting the efficacy of diverse and interactive teaching methods. The research highlights the importance of contextual adaptation in spelling instruction across varied linguistic and cultural landscapes.

Keywords

Scientific Spelling, Pronunciation Improvement, School-Based Assessment (SBA), Rural Education, Phonemic Awareness, Spelling Instruction, Multisensory Learning, Secondary and Higher Secondary Students, Action Research, Bihar Government Schools, Scientific Vocabulary, Mother Tongue Interference, Contextual Learning, Formative Assessment, Educational Intervention.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Dr Shail Pragya , Dr Feroz Ahmad Lone "Sounding Science Right: Enhancing Scientific Word Pronunciation and Spelling through SBA among Secondary and Higher Secondary School Students of Rural Bihar." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 10 2025 Page 777-784

IEEE:
Dr Shail Pragya , Dr Feroz Ahmad Lone "Sounding Science Right: Enhancing Scientific Word Pronunciation and Spelling through SBA among Secondary and Higher Secondary School Students of Rural Bihar." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(10)