The Purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of poor reading culture among students of Sacred Heart Senior High School in Nsoatre, Brong Ahafo Region. Qualitative method was employed to collect data for the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select sixty (60) participants consisting of fifty students, five teachers and five parents. The instruments used to collect data for the study were made of unstructured questionnaire items, observation, interviews and focused group discussion. Findings of the study revealed that, in Sacred Heart Senior High School, students’ poor reading culture leads them to perform poorly academically and is the reason why students indulge in examination malpractices. It also revealed that modernity has taken away students’ reading life. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, reading should be associated with pleasure and libraries be stocked with modernised and interesting reading materials. Additionally, students should be motivated to read by going on excursions to well-established libraries and book exhibition centres. Finally, it was recommended that teachers use attractive teaching learning materials as well as learner centred approaches to teach reading and stakeholders should sell the noble idea of developing good reading culture.Keywords: Reading, approaches, focused group discussions, interviews, qualitative method.
Table of Contents
- Chapter One: Introduction
- 1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Background to the Study
- 1.2 Statement of Problem
- 1.3 Purpose of the Study
- 1.4 Research Objectives
- 1.5 Research Questions
- 1.6 Significance of the Study
- 1.7 Limitation of the Study
- 1.8 Organization of the Study
- Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
- Chapter Three: Methodology
- Chapter Four: Data Presentation
- Chapter Five: Discussion of Findings
Objectives and Key Themes
This research project investigates the impact of poor reading culture among students at Sacred Heart Senior High School in Nsoatre, Ghana. The study aims to identify the causes of this poor reading culture, explore its effects on academic performance, and recommend practical strategies to foster a love of reading among students.
- Impact of poor reading culture on academic performance
- Factors contributing to poor reading culture among students
- Effective strategies for promoting reading habits
- Role of school environment and teaching methods
- Influence of family background and societal factors
Chapter Summaries
Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter introduces the research problem, highlighting the pervasive issue of poor reading skills and habits among senior high school students in Ghana. It establishes the context by discussing the importance of reading for academic success and overall societal development. The chapter then presents the research objectives, questions, significance, and limitations, setting the stage for the subsequent chapters.
Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework: This chapter reviews existing literature on reading, reading culture, and their impact on academic performance. It explores various definitions of reading, highlighting its importance and examining the concept of reading culture in detail. The chapter also delves into different approaches to reading instruction (bottom-up, top-down, and interactive) and introduces Bandura's social cognitive theory as the theoretical framework underpinning the study.
Chapter Three: Methodology: This chapter outlines the research methodology employed in the study. It details the qualitative research design, the selection of participants (students, teachers, and parents) using purposive sampling, and the data collection methods (classroom observation, interviews, and questionnaires). The chapter also addresses issues of validity, reliability, and ethical considerations in the research process.
Chapter Four: Data Presentation: This chapter presents the findings of the study, organized around the three research questions. It details the factors identified as contributing to poor reading culture (e.g., school environment, parental literacy, modernity, teaching methods), as well as the impact of poor reading on academic performance (e.g., poor grades, examination malpractice, limited vocabulary). The chapter also presents the activities suggested by participants to improve reading culture.
Chapter Five: Discussion of Findings: This chapter provides a detailed discussion of the findings presented in Chapter Four. It elaborates on the significance of the identified factors and their interrelationships in shaping students' reading habits and academic outcomes. The chapter also connects the findings to existing literature and theoretical framework.
Keywords
Reading culture, academic performance, Ghana, qualitative research, social cognitive theory, teaching methods, parental influence, student motivation, library resources, modernity.
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The study aims to identify the causes of poor reading culture among students, explore its effects on academic performance, and recommend practical strategies to foster a love of reading.
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The key themes include the impact of poor reading culture on academic performance, factors contributing to this issue, effective strategies for promoting reading habits, the role of the school environment and teaching methods, and the influence of family background and societal factors.
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- Chapter One (Introduction): Introduces the research problem, context, objectives, questions, significance, and limitations.
- Chapter Two (Literature Review and Theoretical Framework): Reviews existing literature on reading, reading culture, and their impact on academic performance. It also introduces Bandura's social cognitive theory.
- Chapter Three (Methodology): Outlines the research methodology, including the qualitative research design, participant selection, and data collection methods.
- Chapter Four (Data Presentation): Presents the findings of the study, organized around the research questions, detailing contributing factors and the impact of poor reading.
- Chapter Five (Discussion of Findings): Discusses the findings presented in Chapter Four, elaborating on the significance of identified factors and their interrelationships.
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The study employed a qualitative research design. Data was collected through classroom observation, interviews with students, teachers, and parents, and questionnaires.
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The keywords include reading culture, academic performance, Ghana, qualitative research, social cognitive theory, teaching methods, parental influence, student motivation, library resources, and modernity.
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Bandura's social cognitive theory serves as the theoretical framework for the study.
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Factors identified include school environment, parental literacy, modernity, and teaching methods.
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The preview mentions consequences such as poor grades, examination malpractice, and limited vocabulary.
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- Abdulai Seidu (Author), Marciana Tuornfiribo (Author), 2025, Impact of Poor Reading Culture Among Senior High School Students in Nsoatre, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1571260
