Instruction in english language and learners’ academic performance in selected primary schools located in Namuganga Sub County Mukono District Uganda
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2016-12
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KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Abstract
This study Investigated Instruction in English and performance of pupils in
primary schools of Namuganga Sub County. Two subjects, that is, Social studies
and English were used to examine the differences and similarities in pupil’s
performances. The study mainly used qualitative approach in data collection,
analysis and presentation. Quantitative approach was only used to present
statistical data. Data was obtained through the use of interviews, observation
and documentary review. The study adopted-case study design and content
analysis was used for data analysis.
The findings indicate that learners in urban Primary schools performed better
than those from rural schools. According to the records of performance for Social
studies and English the difference between these schools was marginal. The
findings also revealed that there was lack of student participation in class
discussions observed in both schools. It was also established that some teachers
applied teacher-centered methods due to the scarcity of learning materials.
Findings also showed that there was overcrowding in classroom as well as lack of
physical facilities such as a library hamper effective learning and developing
language skills. Findings also established that poor performance was attributed
to other factors such as giving learners punishments and the absence of lunch
meals in schools are issues that affect both urban and rural students’ academic
performance. The findings also revealed that for learners to perform well in
examinations they need to be motivated by teachers and be willing to study
conscientiously. Parental support and tuition/remedial classes were also highly
recommended to enable students to perform much better. A conclusion was
given that the fact English is still the language of instruction; therefore,
measures need to be taken to solve the language problem. In order to work on
this language problem, the teaching of English as a subject should be enhanced
to promote effective and efficient teaching and learning in classrooms. Reading
programs and oral exercises for learners should be initiated in schools to develop
learners’ language skills. English training workshops and professional pedagogy
workshops for all subject teachers should be organized to improve teachers’
language and pedagogy skills.
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A research report submited to the college of education, open and distance learning in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of bachelorof education (primaryoption)of Kampala Internationa luniversity
Keywords
English language, Learners’ academic performance, Primary schools, Namuganga Sub County, Mukono District Uganda