EVALUATIVE STUDY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES IN SOME SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS
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ABSTRACT
This research work is concerned with the evaluative study of teaching and learning of English grammatical structures in the primary school. The research deals with the nature, objectives, methods steps and the problems of teaching and learning of English grammatical structures in some selected primary schools in Kaduna North Local Government. In chapter one, the problem to be investigated was stated; objectives, hypothesis, scope and delimitation of the study were well treated. While chapter two reviews relevant literature related to the teaching and learning of English grammatical structures in the primary school. The last three chapters centered on research methodology (i.e. methods of data collection), tabulation, analysis and discussion of data collected, summary, recommendations for the improvement of teaching and learning of grammatical structures in the primary school; there is also a general conclusion of all the issues raised in this research work.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The teaching and learning of English Language is very important in our society today. This is because of the various roles it plays in the geo-political structure of the country. In Nigeria, English Language is used for communication, education, economic and social purposes. In the school system, English Language is not only taught as a subject but it is also the core subject by which over school subject is being taught.
Despite the above, less attention is given to the grammatical aspect of English in the primary school. Today, the nature of teaching and learning of English grammatical structure in the primary school has become area of great interest to teachers, researchers, and policy makers because through it the acquisition of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) is greatly enhanced.
In view of the above, grammatical structure which entails English tenses, parts of speech, punctuation, concord, clauses and phrases, is of immense importance to the teaching, learning and mastery of English language among primary school pupils. Therefore it must not only be taught to the pupils, but it should be taken seriously at the primary school level since primary education is a better foundation on which the future depends.
Looking however at what is applicable in some selected primary schools in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, the general practice by both teachers and pupils towards the teaching and learning of English grammatical structure is not encouraging. Emphasis has shifted from learning the grammar of the language to teaching of writing and reading comprehension, the use of past common entrance examination question papers, teaching of spellings, dictation etc instead of adequate instruction/explanation on the aspects of English grammatical structures which is much needed by the pupils.
Lack of trained/qualified teachers, inadequate materials (textbooks and teaching aids), poor classroom facilities, ambiguity of some English syllabi, inadequate evaluation of teacher’s work by the supervisory authority, the teacher’s inability to properly evaluate pupils’ work on grammar, are all contributory factors to pupils’ poor performance in not only grammatical structure but other aspects of English language at large.
Therefore the teaching and learning of English language in the primary school should be to ensure that pupils have good knowledge and mastery of the grammatical structures and the ability to use these effectively for a better improvement in English language. This is what has actually prompted the need for this research.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The problem to be investigated in “An evaluative study of the teaching and learning of English grammatical structures in some primary schools.”
The research work is aimed at identifying the causes of pupils’ poor performance in using English structural items correctly. As a result of this, and other problems, this research will specifically investigate the following:
- i) How pupils in the primary schools are motivated to learn and use English grammatical structures.
- ii) The methods and techniques employed by teachers in the teaching of English structural items in the primary school and the effectiveness of these methods and techniques.
iii) The types of materials (textbooks/teaching aids) used by the teachers and how relevant these materials are to the teaching and learning of English grammatical structures.
- iv) The types of teachers employed to teach English language in the primary school.
- v) The areas of difficulty faced by teachers and pupils in the teaching and learning of English grammatical structures in the primary schools.
- vi) Suggest how best to improve the teaching and learning of English grammatical structures in the primary school.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The objectives of this research are:
- Find out how Establish how children learn and acquire grammatical structures and English language skills are being taught in the primary school.
- Examine methods of teaching and learning grammatical structures and English language skills in primary schools.
- Establish the impact of teaching/learning materials on teaching of English language in primary schools.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
There has been great and serious concern from parents, teachers and educational bodies about the declining standard of pupils’ performance in English language. It is because of this that the researcher sets out to answer the following questions:
- How do children learn and acquire grammatical structures and English language skills in primary schools?
- Which are the methods of teaching and learning of grammatical structures and English language skills in primary schools?
- What was the impact of teaching/learning materials on teaching English language in primary schools?
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The study attempted to identify ways of improving teaching and learning of grammatical structures and English language skills in primary schools. This study assisted stakeholders address issues on effect of teaching on acquisition of grammatical structure skills in primary schools in Nigeria.
The study highlighted gaps that existed in the teaching/learning English language curriculum in primary schools in Nigeria. The research recommendations helped stake holders assist learners acquire and improve their English language skills.
This research work raised pertinent issues, generated questions and stimulated the need for more research in the area of English language development. The study gave solutions on how children learned and acquired grammatical structures and English language skills, methods of teaching/learning English, and impact of teaching/learning materials on teaching/learning of English.
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
Due to the large size of the study area and the number of primary schools available, the researcher finds it uneasy to cover the whole primary schools in the local government area.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES: This is the arrangement of words, phrases and clauses in a sentence.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: is officially designated language used to deliver content in a number of subjects of an education system.
SEMIOTIC: are signs and symbols used in language to give meaning.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: means listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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1.8 ORGANISATION OF THE STUDY
The study is grouped into five chapters. Chapter one is the general introduction of the study. It looks at the background of the study, problem statement, objectives of the study; it also briefly looks at the research questions, significance, scope and limitations of the study. Chapter two looks at the literature review. Literature review was based the research questions used in the study. The conceptual framework for the study was also outlined. Chapter 3 is on the methodology. It explains the research design. It also gives details about the population, sampling procedures used in the study. It further explains the research instrument, methods of data collection, data analysis. Chapter 4 looks at data presentation, analysis and discussion with Chapter 5 providing summary, conclusion and recommendations for the study.
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