The Difficulties Encountered by English Professors when Attempting to Teach Writing Skills to Freshman Engineering Students

Abstract

The aim of this study, which the researcher hopes to complete, is to investigate the difficulty faced by English professors when attempting to teach English writing skills to first-year engineering students. Participants of the study are 20 Assistant Professors, Male-7 and Female -13, from Department of English, in Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai. Problem Statement of the study is that the problems confronted by a language teacher in imparting writing skills, and possible solutions. It would be challenging to practise speaking and writing in a foreign language. It would be challenging for a class teacher to keep track of the students' progress and provide feedback. The provision of individualized learning might provide challenges. Returning corrected assignments. Challenges with maintaining discipline. Having trouble attending to every student during class. Finding pupils' names is difficult. It is impossible to build a strong rapport with students. Inability to give underprivileged students additional attention. Objective of the study to learn what challenges a language instructor faces when teaching writing. To recommend the best classroom size for teaching English writing skills. Research Questions of the study is 1. What challenges do language teachers in large classrooms face? 2. What is the appropriate class size for imparting second-language writing skills? The researcher employed two tools in the study to get the data. The types of tools and their intended uses are listed below: a questionnaire for teachers. The following justifies why the teacher was given the questionnaire: to comprehend the profile of the teacher. To learn the instructor's thoughts on the size of the classroom and how it affects the instruction of second languages.