IMPACT OF POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT STRATEGIES (PRSS) ON ESL LEARNING AT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL IN MAILSI

Abstract

Investigating the impact of positive reinforcement strategies on students was the goal of this study. This quantitative study set out to investigate the effects of positive reinforcement on students' academic, behavioral, and social engagement in the classroom. Students who receive positive reinforcement have better mental development for learning English language. All linguists agree that providing positive reinforcement strategies to students throughout ELL classroom activities can enhance their ability to learn English. The study explores the increasing use of Positive Reinforcement Strategies in ESL learning, highlighting their importance in modern education. The study employs a quantitative research method, utilizing a structured questionnaire to gather data from students at the Intermediate level in Mailsi, Pakistan. The questionnaire focuses on student’s interest and the effectiveness of Positive Reinforcement Strategies in their ESL learning process. The purpose of this study was to investigate how students' academic performance is impacted by positive reinforcement. For this study, a sample of 400 participants 249 females and 151 males who shared the same socioeconomic background and was culturally homogeneous was chosen. The average age of the individuals, who were all drawn from colleges, ranged from 18 to 20 years old. The findings indicate that the majority of participants showed positive responses towards the use of Positive Reinforcement Strategies in their ESL learning. Students reported that these strategies helped them in understanding complex language concept. According to survey results, in-class student engagement is raised by positive reinforcement. The study concludes that Impact of Positive Reinforcement Strategies in ESL learning at the intermediate level in Mailsi is beneficial for students. The positive responses from participants underscore benefits of positive reinforcement strategies to revolutionize language learning. Educational institutions are encouraged to adopt and expand the use of these strategies to further enhance ESL education. Future research should explore the longterm impacts of these strategies on language acquisition and academic performance.