Abstract:
Spelling is an indication of education. It is important for second language learners and
specifically for students learning English as a Second Language. This study sought to
investigate the specific spelling errors that are evident in the writings of junior high
school students in some selected schools in the Yendi Municipality. This study
employed a mixed method design. Stratified simple random sampling technique was
used to select 120 students and purposive sampling technique was used to select 20
teachers of the various selected schools. Essay writing, spelling dictation test and semi
structured interview were used to collect data for the study. Descriptive statistics of
frequency counts and percentages as well as thematic analysis were used to analyze
the data. The study revealed that the most common types of spelling errors committed
by the students are substitution and omission of letter errors .The study recommended
the inclusion of spelling rules in the curriculum and instruction of the schools.
Description:
A Dissertation in the Department of Communication and Media Studies, Faculty
of Foreign Languages Submitted to the
School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the
Requirement for the Award of the Degree of
Master of Arts
(Communication Studies)
in the University Of Education, Winneba
June, 2020
