POOR PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN EDUCATION DISTRICT V OF LAGOS STATE)

POOR PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN EDUCATION DISTRICT V OF LAGOS STATE)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

1.0   Introduction

1.1   Background of the study

1.2   Purpose of the study

1.3   Statement of problem

1.4   Research question

1.5   Significance of the study

1.6   Scope of the study

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0   The concept of poor performance

2.1   Importance of English language in Nigeria

2.2   English language in the curriculum

2.3   Factors responsible for students poor performance in English language

2.4   Solution to the problem

CHAPTER THREE

3.0   Introduction

3.1   Research design

3.2   Population of the study

3.3   Sample and sampling techniques

3.4   Instrumentation

3.5   Administration of research instrument

3.6   Method of data collection

3.7   Summary of the chapter

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION OF RESULT AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0   Summary

5.1   Conclusion

5.2   Recommendation

References

CHAPTER ONE

1.0   Introduction

1.1   Background of the study

1.2   Purpose of the study

1.3   Statement of problem

1.4   Research question

1.5   Significance of the study

1.6   Scope of the study

INTRODUCTION

English language was introduced in Nigeria in the early 19^th Century by the British Colonial Administration. Although English language is a foreign language to Nigeria in the sense that it is not indigenous but widely used in Nigeria as the second language. Ever since it was introduced in Nigeria, it has survived many decades and still survives to date. As it assumes a more vital status in Nigeria. Bamgbose (2005) sees English language in Nigeria as one of the leagues of colonial administrator, which has succeeded in eliminating the problems of multiple languages in Nigeria.

English language has played major roles in Nigeria, these could be seen in our education, government business, commerce, mass media, and most of internal and external communication. Above all, English language has played the rate of the languages of political unity. In recent time, English has been rated as the world’s most popular language which is characterized by active communication from one continent to another, especially by indigenous owners of the language. Formal education in Nigeria today is a product of English language. Without English there is the possibility that there may not be anything more than the elementary formal education in Nigeria. Despite the importance of English language, the performance of students over the years has been on a downward trend. Media reports show that the performance of students in written, reading and spoken English is not encouraging. It is therefore the responsibility of the government to provide for the necessary instructional materials to help in the teaching and learning of the language.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Okoye (1982) refers to the performance of individual or candidates who fails to attend a set standard performance in a given evaluation exercise such as tests, examinations of series of continuous assessment.

This means that the standard could be based on a numbers of stipulated subjects and other school activities. A candidate who scores less or below a given standard is regarded as performing poor academically.

The fact that English language is the most important subject in the school curriculum is incontestable. To understand all the subjects effectively, a student needs a firm grasp of the English language. English language is referred to as the key to all other subjects. To be eligible for admission to universities and other higher institution of learning, secondary students must pass English language at credit or distinction level. Since English language is the major process of communication, it is believed that it enhances the students learning in all other subjects. In our society today, students find it very difficult to perform well academically. The statistics of result performance from WAEC (West Africa Examination Council) however reveal that only a fraction of candidates that sit for the examination pass at credit or distinction level annually. The issue of poor performance in English language has become a national disgrace while the situation will continue to generate public debate and outcry, there is need to evaluate our teaching and learning methodology, particularly as it concerns the place of grammar. This is a shameful and pain revelation that calls for attention.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY 

The Purpose of the study is to analyze the poor performance of students in English language.

1. To determine whether there is a way through which the students can learn English language effectively without the hindrance of parental background.
2. To find out the mother tongue contributes to the poor performance of students in English language.
3. To find out that teachers are responsible for the poor performance of students in English language.
4. To find out if the students themselves contribute to their poor performance in English language.
5. To find out if the methodology use in teaching English language affects the students poor performance in English language.
6. To find out if the status of parental income can motivate the academic performance of the students in English language.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

In Nigeria today, the mass failure in English language examination is dishearten due to some following purposes.

1. The students poor study habit
2. The instructional materials used in teaching English language.
3. Poor study habits of the teacher affect impacting of knowledge to the students.
4. The environment of the school also contribute to the reason.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. Are the students responsible for their poor performance in English language?
2. What are the techniques to be used in teaching English language?
3. Is the attitude of the teachers affecting the poor performance of students in English language?
4. What can be done to improve the performance of students in English language?

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study is to help the teachers, students, parents and society. The importance are as follows:

1. To help the teachers know the area where the students are lacking behind in English language.
2. To help the students improve their academic performance.
3. To help the teachers know the method they are to use in impacting knowledge to the students of English language.
4. To help the students to interact with their teachers in area of study the students finds difficult to understand.
5. To help the parents spend less. e.g school fees.
6. To help the students advance in social and economic problems.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The study is to examine the areas that could be responsible for poor performance of students in English language.

The researcher shall examine the teachers and students in secondary schools and place more emphasis on students and teachers of district five of Lagos State.

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