The utilization of language activities in the teaching and learning of English language in senior secondary in Obio Akpor LGA
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Table of content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Objective of the study
1.4 Research Hypotheses
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Scope and limitation of the study
1.7 Definition of terms
1.8 Organization of the study
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 sources of data collection
3.3 Population of the study
3.4 Sampling and sampling distribution
3.5 Validation of research instrument
3.6 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 Introductions
4.2 Data analysis
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendation
Appendix
Abstract
This study was on the utilization of language activities in the teaching and learning of English language in senior secondary school in Obio Akpor LGA. The total population for the study is 200 staff of selected secondary schools in obio Akpor. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. A total of 133 respondents made of principals, vice principals administration, senior staff and junior staff were used for the study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies.
Chapter one
Introduction
1.1Background of the study
The English language has been accorded with high status in the nation’s educational system where it is a school subject as well as the medium of instruction from the last three (3) years of primary to the tertiary level. The overall aim is for every Nigerian citizen to possess a reasonable degree of competence and proficiency in English to be able to effectively shoulder national responsibilities in the task of nation building. Education, in Nigeria, is considered synonymous with a good command of the language. According to Banjo, if educated man is defined in Nigeria as one who has had at least secondary education then no Nigerian who speaks no English can be regarded as educated. English bestows some status on those who speak it fluently. It is no longer viewed as a temporarily borrowed language but has been accepted as part of our linguistic property by the majority of Nigerians. We often use it with creativity and ebullience, which spring from a confident sense of ownership, the fact that it is not our mother tongue notwithstanding. There is no better linguistic candidate for national integration, unity and identity than the English language. No Nigerian language can be considered as a useful tool for this herculean task. Nigeria, a great country with its over 520 languages, no doubt, comprises several nations. For national cohesion, unity and social stability, however, the imperative of evolving a common (national) language is urgent. Unfortunately, none of the indigenous languages has been able to successfully harmonize or stabilize the country and our linguistic diversity rather than being a blessing has been regarded by many as a curse
It is worthy to note that in spite of these numerous languages, only 65 have alphabets for writing and only 120 have texts written in them. This means that most of the Nigerian languages do not have the capacity to take up the challenges posed by proper language planning and engineering. It is easy to deduce why the English language carried the burden of the Nigeria language policy because it serves the needs of a multi-lingual country that is bereft of an indigenous official language. As laudable as the goal of the English language teaching is, it has its challenges and problems. Based on this the researcher wants to investigate the utilization of language activities in the teaching and learning of English language in secondary school
Statement of the problem
Many writers have expressed dismay at the students’ linguistic and communicative incompetence. No wonder, the seemingly fallen standard in our educational system is attributed primarily to our linguistic failure, since all education is education in language. The two important factors that affect the development of English in Nigeria and in any second language situation is the linguistic environments in Nigeria and the quality of teaching. The first factor is derived from the interference from the native languages and other languages in contact. Problems emanating from this factor are referred as interlingual problems. The second problem points to the teacher who is the pivot on which teaching and learning process depends for success. Whether the problem is inter-language or intra-language problem, an enormous responsibility revolves around the teachers of English in Nigeria
Objective of the study
The objectives of the study are;
- To ascertain the challenges of teaching and learning of English language in secondary school in Obio Akpor LGA
- To ascertain the factor that affect the development of English language in secondary of Obio Akpor LGA
- To ascertain whether utilization of language activities affect teaching and learning of English language in secondary school in Obio Akpor LGA
Research hypotheses
The following have been put forward for testing
H0: There are no challenges of teaching and learning of English language in secondary school in Obio Akpor LGA
H1: There are challenges of teaching and learning of English language in secondary school in Obio Akpor LGA
H0: there is no factor that affect the development of English language in secondary of Obio Akpor LGA
H2: there is factor that affect the development of English language in secondary of Obio Akpor LGA
Significance of the study
The study will be very significant to students, teachers and policy makers. The study will give a clear insight on the utilization of language activities in the teaching and learning of English language in secondary school in Obio Akpor local government. The study will also serve as reference to other researcher that will embark on the related topic
Scope and limitation of the study
The scope of the study covers the utilization of language activities in the teaching and learning of English language in secondary school in obio akpor local government area. The researcher encounters some constraints which limit the scope of the study namely:
The research material available to the researcher is insufficient, thereby limiting the study
The time frame allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage as the researcher has to combine other academic activities and examinations with the study.
Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).
Definition of the terms
Utilization: the action of making practical and effective use of something.
Teaching: Teaching can be defined as engagement with learners to enable their understanding and application of knowledge, concepts and processes
Learning: teaching consists of getting students involved in the active construction of knowledge
English language: English is a West Germanic language first spoken in early medieval England which eventually became the leading language of international discourse in today’s world. It is named after the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the area of Great Britain that later took their name, England.
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