Investigating the Impact of Urdu Language Barriers on the Academic Learning of Elementary Students of Gilgit-Baltistan

Abstract

The fundamental element of any civilization is language. It relates to how individuals interact, form relationships, and foster a feeling of community. Language difficulties significantly impact academic learning, including formal education, and affect both students and educators. The major objective of the study was to examine the impact of the Urdu language barrier on the academic performance of elementary pupils in Gilgit. A descriptive design was utilized to accomplish the study objective. The study population included all elementary students registered in the 2023-2024 academic year at public sector schools in Chillas, district Diamer. The study focused on a population of 150 students from five schools, with a sample size of 80; the data were examined by descriptive statistics. The results of this study demonstrate that the Urdu language barrier adversely impacts elementary students in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, hence obstructing their academic progress.