USAGE OF VISUAL LITERACY TECHNIQUES IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN AKOKO SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE

Despite the emphasis on English language instruction, there are challenges in the Nigerian context. These challenges include limited resources, overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of qualified English language teachers, and varying levels of English language proficiency among pupils. The study sought to investigate the usage of visual literacy techniques in teaching English language to primary school pupils in Akoko South Local Government Area, Ondo State. The study sample was (5) selected primary schools and (100) respondents were selected through simple random techniques to respond to the questionnaire which contains (20) items constructed from the research questions were used. The research design was a descriptive survey type, consisting of 4 research questions. The findings of the revealed that The result revealed that major manpower training and development programmes offered by the Ondo State Quality Assurance Education Agency affect primary school teachers morale revealed that the highest mean score of 3.33 indicated that visual aids, such as charts and posters, are readily available in their various classroom for English lessons, it also revealed the pattern and frequency of use for visual aids for teaching of English language are integrated into various types of English language activities, such as reading, writing, and speaking, it shows the competent the teachers are in the use of visual aids in teaching English language. The findings indicated that the teachers demonstrate a good understanding of how to effectively use visual aids in English language teaching and the factors limiting the use of visual aids in teaching of English language. It showed that teachers lack the necessary training and skills to effectively incorporate visual aids into English language lessons in the study area. The study concluded that ultimately, by bridging the existing gap through strategic interventions, the education system in Akoko South Local Government Area can create a more conducive environment for the successful integration of visual literacy techniques. The study recommends that Educational authorities and relevant institutions should prioritize and implement comprehensive training programmes for primary school teachers in Akoko South Local Government Area.