Name: Kamalpreet Kaur
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume-11, Issue-1, January-June 2026
Page Number: 552-560
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20355007

ABSTRACT
Language plays a crucial role in human communication, cognitive development, and cultural identity. Among various languages spoken in India, Punjabi holds a significant place, particularly in the state of Punjab where it functions as both a medium of instruction and a cultural symbol. However, students at the elementary level often face difficulties in writing Punjabi correctly due to spelling errors arising from phonetic variation, similarities among characters in the Gurmukhi script, and the increasing dominance of English in education. The present study aimed to identify common spelling errors in Punjabi among elementary school students and to evaluate the effectiveness of remedial teaching in reducing these errors.
The study adopted one group pre‑test post‑test design. A sample of fifty students of Grade VIII from a government elementary school in Mansa district was selected through random sampling. A self‑constructed diagnostic test consisting of sixty Punjabi words was administered to assess spelling ability. After conducting the pre‑test, remedial teaching sessions were organized focusing on major areas of spelling difficulty including phonetic spelling, Naveen group characters, borrowed words, and multiple spellings of the same word.

Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, percentage analysis, and t‑test were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that the mean number of spelling errors decreased significantly from the pre‑test to the post‑test. The results indicate that remedial teaching plays a significant role in improving spelling accuracy and writing proficiency among elementary school students. The study highlights the importance of systematic spelling instruction and suggests that teachers should incorporate remedial teaching strategies in language classrooms to strengthen students’ mastery of Punjabi spelling.

Keywords: Punjabi Language, Spelling Errors, Remedial Teaching, Elementary Education, Language Learning