Teaching and performance in English language in Kenya certificate of secondary education in kikuyu division central province, Kenya:
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2007-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The research is based on the teaching and performance of English Language
in Kenya certificate of secondary education (K.C.S.E)
A case study in Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District central province, Kenya.
The research objective was to determine the relationship between teaching
of pupils and their performance in English Language. The researcher
investigated on the relationship between the use of English Language, native
Language and other Languages. He also dealt on the relationship between
the teacher experience and performance in English Language. Investigation
was also based on the effects of integrated of English Language and
Literature. Avenues are also explored to solve the problems in teaching and
performance in English Language with an aim of improving it.
The Researcher used a survey design. Questionnaires were used as research
tool. The findings of the study indicated that some students have very poor
foundation of English right from primary schools where Language policy is
non-existent. Shen (a mixture of English and Kiswahili), lack of efforts to
improve on English Language and lack of reading English Language
enhancing materials have affected the teaching and performance of English
negatively.
Use of various reading methods like role playing, dramatization, debating etc
~ not fully utilized. The teacher of English relationship with pupils is not
100°k cordial leading to poor interact between teachers and pupils. Teachers
of English were not updating themselves fully on the current trends of
teaching English.
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a dissertation submitted to institute of continuing and distance studies Kampala international university. In partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree bachelor of education in arts
Keywords
Teaching and performance, English language