CHALLENGES FACING EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IDANRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
The study investigated the challenges facing effective teaching of English Language in secondary schools in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised to guide the study.
The population of the study consisted of English language teachers in secondary schools in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo while the sample size consisted of 30 English language teachers who were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data collected from the questionnaires would coded and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, and percentages.
The findings of the study showed that insufficient time allotted to the teaching and learning of English language in the school time table affect the mastery of English language. Also, inadequate supply of teaching materials negatively affect the teaching and learning of English as a second language. Furthermore, the study revealed that shortage of specialist teachers hinder the teaching and learning of English as a second language in the study area
The study concluded insufficient time allotted to the teaching and learning of English language in the school time table, inadequate supply of teaching materials and shortage of specialist teachers negatively affect effective teaching and learning of English as a second language in the study area. Therefore, the study recommended that the Ministry of Education is encouraged to review the existing curriculum and increase the number of periods allotted to English Language, particularly at the secondary school level. Government and school authorities should provide English teachers with up-to-date textbooks, language laboratories, ICT resources, audio-visual aids, and supplementary reading materials. The government is encouraged to prioritize the recruitment of trained English Language teachers and implement continuous professional development programs.
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