Abstract:
This is a qualitative study that examined orthographic and grammatical errors in
the written essays of upper primary pupils of Gyahadze M/A Primary School. The
instruments used for data collection were observation and test. From this, a total of 310
errors were identified. Six error types were identified on spelling, capitalization,
punctuation, errors in the use of tense, errors in the use of articles and L1 transfer errors.
Causes of these errors identified were from factors ranging from laziness and carelessness
on the part of learners, overgeneralization of concepts and rules, teacher competence to
inappropriate teaching methods among others. Based on the findings, some
recommendations have been made; suggesting roles that various stakeholders can play as
far as improving effective teaching and learning of the English Language in the basic
schools is concerned.
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 FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
AWARD OF MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE DEGREE
AUGUST, 2017
