Identity Construction through Translanguaging in English Language Teaching: Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19574541

Authors

  • Tehreem Ashraf Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot
  • Iram Rubab Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot
  • Maeda Shakil Mirza Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate the role of Translangugaing in constructing identities of students through English Language Teaching. As a sample students and teachers of three universities were underscored : University of Management and Technology ( UMT), University of Sialkot ( USKT), Government College Women University Sialkot( GCWUS) . To uncover the role of translangugaing in identity construction of students, only one research tool was adopted: Interviews. 4-5 teachers and 5-6 students  of English Department were interviewed from each University. Interviews were semi- structured and compromised of open-ended questions. Data was further analyzed qualitatively and subsequently findings were reported useful insights. In the light of findings, English language teaching through translangugaing has been recommended. This method is suitable to students of all backgrounds and construct students' identity positively.

 

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Published

2026-03-25

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Liberal Journal of Language & Literature Review

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