Abstract:
The poor performance of students of Walewale Presbyterian Junior High School in
concord and English in general has become enormous and hence a source of worry to
parents, teachers and the general public. In this perspective, the main aim of this
research work is to establish the reasons for the poor performance of students in the
three areas of concord. In this study, qualitative research approach was used.
Traditional grammar theory was used as a framework which provided the basis for the
study. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire, observation, test, and
interview. The researcher conducted a pre-test which enabled him to ascertain the level
of the problem. Analysis of data from the study revealed that the use of inappropriate
teaching techniques by teachers of English, inadequate teaching and learning materials,
lack of motivation from teachers and parents, failure of teachers to make grammar
learning child-centred, and lack of qualified English teachers among others have
contributed immensely to the students‘ poor performance in concord and English in
general. Consequently, it has been suggested that schools should establish reading clubs
and provide students with adequate reading materials so that they would be able to read
wide and extensively. Government should improve basic schools libraries and provide
schools with the needed teaching materials to facilitate the teaching and learning
process of English language
Description:
A DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS,
FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES EDUCATION AND
COMMUNICATION, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE
STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA IN PARTIAL
FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE
MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE
AUGUST, 2018