ABSTRACT
This study examines strategies for improving low academic performance in English language in secondary schools in Kaduna state. Over the years, there has been a consistent decline in students’ performance in English Language. This sordid situation has caused teachers, parents, curriculum experts and evaluators a serious concern. To carry out this investigation, data were collected from thirty eight (38) English language teachers randomly from twenty secondary schools in Kaduna North Local Government Area. Analysis of the data revealed that poorly trained English language teachers, poor instructional delivery, lack of infrastructural facilities, teachers’ attitude toward innovation, and the traditional content/knowledge oriented curriculum were factors associated with students’ low performance in English language. Based on the findings recommendations were made on strategies that will improve the quality of performance in the subject. In this work, data collected in the area of material, facilities and human resources available for teaching the subject, using questionnaire, personal interview and relevant textbooks. Put together, the research questionnaire distributed were forty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Declaration
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Delimitation of the Study
1.7 Limitation of the Study
1.8 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO:
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.0 Introduction
2.1 A Brief History of English Language in Nigeria
2.2 Status of English Language
2.3 Importance of English Language in Nigeria
2.4 The Need for Standard Knowledge of English Language
2.5 The Teaching and Learning of English Language
2.5.1 Problems of Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language
2.6 Forms of Learning
CHAPTER THREE:
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study -
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Research Instrument
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR:
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Presentation and Analysis
4.2 Summary of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE:
SUMMARY OF CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Re: Statement of Problem
5.2 Procedure used for the Research
5.3 Discussion of Findings
5.4 Conclusion
5.5 Recommendations
5.6 Suggestions for Further Studies
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