PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN LAGOS STATE (A CASE STUDY OF BADAGRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT)
ABSTRACT
This study is to investigate the problems affecting the teaching and learning of English language in Lagos State. The population of this study was made up of eighty (80) secondary school students which were randomly selected from four (4) secondary schools in Badagry Local Government area of Lagos state. The instrument used was questionnaire, which solicited the respondents opinion on how to improve on the teaching and learning of English language. The conclusion and recommendation were proffered such as learning materials should be made available to both teachers and learners to facilitate quick learning and enhance better understanding since English language is a second language in Nigeria.
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE PAGE i
CERTIFICATION ii
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv
ABSTRACT vii
TABLE OF CONTENT viii
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY 5
1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 5
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 6
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 7
1.6 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS 8
1.7 SCOPE/LIMITATION 9
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS 10
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
- CONCEPTUAL CLARIFICATION OF TERMS 11
- THE ROLE OF TEACHERS ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION ON THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE. 14
- CHALLENGES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS IN NIGERIA 23
- PANACEA FOR OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES FACING ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN NIGERIA 34
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 INTRODUCTION 51
3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN 51
3.2 STUDY POPULATION 52
3.3 SIMPLE RANDOMLY SAMPLING TECHNIQUES 53
3.4 RESEARCH INSTRUMENT 53
3.5 VALIDATION OF INSTRUMENT 54
3.6 RELIABILITY OF INSTRUMENT 55
3.7 ADMINISTRATION OF INSTRUMENT AND DATA
COLLECTION PROCEDURE 55
3.8 SCORING AND METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS 56
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
- INTRODUCTION 57
4.1 HYPOTHESIS ONE 57
4.2 HYPOTHESIS TWO 60
4.3 HYPOTHESIS THREE 63
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
- SUMMARY 66
- CONCLUSION 68
- RECOMMENDATION 70
REFERENCES 72
APPENDIX I 74
APPENDIX II 78
CHAPTER ONE
- BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Language is seen as man’s most important gift. It is among the basics of all creative thought. Without language, there will be no progress, no civilization and no culture. English is important in Nigeria because it is the language that builds a bridge across the barriers created by the existence of many languages. This colonial legacy (English language) has now assumed the language of communication, sciences and education. As a result of this enviable status of the language, there is need for every Nigerian to be in the four basic skills of learning, which are listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. English language continues to be used even more intensively as a medium of instruction for pupils in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. As a result of this importance, it is necessary to teach it well. However, this has not been so especially in the primary schools.
According to Ndahi (2000) as a matter of some concern is the current low performance of our student in various examinations. Teachers of English are particularly disturbed by the poor performance of English language. The need for efficient teaching of this language is also important because it is the medium of instruction to teach other subjects as explained in the National Policy on Education.
Thus, some concern is also expressed by Adesanya (2003) who argued that “for the language to serve as an effective medium of instruction in schools, it is necessary to teach it very well” as a result of the foregoing, we must find out the barriers associated with its effective teaching.
Various scholars have identified these problems. Ekong (2002) identified “lack of sufficient materials, student home background and lack of interest in spoken English on the part of the teachers and these students. It is when these problems are identified that a solution can be proffered in other to make English lesson interesting and useful in schools.
There are many problems in schools today that make learning and teaching processes difficult. For quite sometime now, the issue of English language has been a major concern to the authorities in schools. Some of the problems are lack of materials, interest of teachers, parents and home background. The problems of spoken English in primary and secondary schools have adverse effect on the academic performance of the school. Till now, many of them cannot read and understand English books, which as a result, make them perform so low in comprehension. Many of the pupils do not talk or converse in class just because they are unable to express themselves in English and are fully aware that Yoruba speaking in class is prohibited. Many of the pupils fear to read aloud in classroom because of their inability to pronounce English words correctly. The pupils were used to their mother tongue. This unhappy trend should not be to undermine the laudable educational programs of our government. It is needless to emphasize the importance of English language in the acquisition and transmission of knowledge from primary school and to university and to the general administration in Nigeria.
Therefore, this research work will seek to find out the problems facing the teaching and learning of English language in Nigeria.
- PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is therefore summarized as follows:-
- To investigate the causes of the problems of teaching English language;
- To examine the effect of mother tongue in the teaching and learning of English language; and
- To proffer solutions to the problems militating against the teaching and learning of English language.
- STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The problems of the study are as follows:-
- Mother tongue elements have largely affected the intonation of both the teachers and pupils in the speaking of English language;
- There is lack of interest on the side of the teachers teaching English language and also lack of interest on the sides of the learners learning English language; and
- Lack of instructional teaching materials that can aid the effective teaching and learning of English language.
- SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The result of this study will help provide basis for the teaching of English language in Nigerian schools. It is also believed that this research work will help trigger other researchers on the finding of solutions to the teaching of English language. Also it will alert the government on the need to provide sufficient instructional materials that can aid the teaching and learning of English language in Nigeria.
Equally, it will provide some orientation to both students and teachers on how to overcome the problems and influence of mother tongue. It will also expose English teachers in Nigeria on the benefits inherent in improving their spoken English skills in the teaching and learning process.
1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
- There is no significant relationship between mother tongue (L1) and the teaching of English language.
- There is no significant relationship between the attitude of both teachers and students in teaching and learning of English language.
- There is no significant relationship between the availability of instructional materials and its uses in teaching.
1.6 SCOPE/LIMITATION
This study will focus mainly on the problems facing the teaching of English language teachers and English language students. The study is limited to elements within the frame of the study owing to finance, time and personnel with which the study is to be carried out.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Mother Tongue (L1):- it is a person’s native language and it is a language of acquisition .
Teaching:- The act of impacting knowledge to someone.
Intonation :- It is the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Language:- Language means the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country.
Panacea:- A solution or remedy for all difficulties or problems.
ESL:- English as a second language.
Applied Linguistics:- It is the application of the scientific study of language and its structure.
Qualification:- A pass of an examination or an official completion of a course. It is also a condition that must be fulfilled before a right can be acquired.
Education :- The process of educating or being educated. The theory and practice of teaching. Information about or training in a particular subject.
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