Abstract

The study attempts to investigate and explain the poor performance of English Language. A case study of Adekokwok Sub-county, Lira District. The main objective of the research is to identify the factors affecting the performance of English language in primary schools.

The study is to be conducted both quantitatively and qualitatively and it will involve headteachers, teachers and pupils. The quantitative techniques which involve use of semistructured questionnaires and the qualitative techniques shall be used in the in-depth interview

schedules. Focus group discussion and observation guides shall also be used.

The data shall be coded and variables for tabulations shall be identified to guide the computer analyst, the data shall be analysed using the statistical package for social scientist (SPSS). Computer packages to give tabulation of percentages, frequencies and commutations. 147 females and 147 males shall be interviewed in !this research and these include headteacher, District Education Officer, teachers, pupils, parents and local community

The findings further shall reveal the factors affecting the performance of English language in rural primary schools.

Table of Content

Declaration.ii

Approval III

Dedication iV

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 2

1.3 General Objective 2

1.4 Specific Objectives include; 2

1.5 Research questions 2

1.6 Scope of the study 3

1.7 Significance of the study 3

1.8 Limitation of the study 4

2.1 Introduction 5

2.1.1 Teaching skills and performance 5

2.1.2 Teaching-learning materials and performance 6

2.1.3 Motivation of teachers and performance 8

3.0 Introduction 10

3.1 Research Design 10

3.2 Area of the study 10

3.3 Population of the study 10

3.4 Sampling 11

3.5 Data collection methods 11

3.6 Data processing analysis 12

3.7 Ethical considerations~ 12

3.8 Reliability and validity 12

CHAPTER FOUR 13

PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 13

CHAPTER FIVE 28

SUMMARY, CONCLUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 28

REFERENCES 31

Appendix I 32

Appendix II 33

Appendix III 34