The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of teaching and learning resources on the performance of English Language in lower Primary Schools in Baringo central Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya.
The objectives of the study were to establish whether the availability of qualified teachers of lower primary English, affects English performance; to find out whether the class size affects performance in lower primary; to find out whether the availability of English textbooks affects English performance in lower primary schools and to examine whether the availability and use of teaching aids in lower primary affects English language performance.
The study used descriptive survey research design. The study was carried out in Baringo Central Sub-County, Baringo County. The study was grounded on the learning theory. The target population was 3,200 pupils 39 Head teachers and 39 Subject teachers. The sample comprised 273 pupils, 39 Head teachers and 39 subject teachers. Purposive and simple random sampling was employed to sample the respondents. The research instruments were pre-tested in Baringo North Sub-County with a selected pilot sample identical to the actual sample that was used for the study to check any deficiencies in the research instruments.
Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics in particular measure of central tendency and the results were analyzed with the aid of Spreadsheets and Word processing software. The study concluded that most pupils had limited/ insufficient access to learning materials, most teachers are overloaded and lack English language specialization. The findings are expected to assist head teachers and policy makers to establish equipped resource centers with a variety of English related learning resources.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Statement of the Problem
- The Purpose of the Study
- Objectives of the study
- Research questions
- Theoretical Framework
- Conceptual Framework
- English Textbooks
- Other Learning English Resources
- Borrowing materials
- Availability of English teaching materials
- Summary of the Main findings
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the impact of teaching and learning resources on the performance of English Language in lower primary schools in Baringo Central Sub-County, Kenya. The research focuses on the availability of qualified teachers, class size, English textbooks, and teaching aids. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of these factors in enhancing English proficiency among students.
- The availability and use of teaching and learning resources in lower primary English language education in Baringo Central Sub-County, Kenya.
- The relationship between the availability of resources and student performance in English language.
- The impact of qualified teachers, class size, English textbooks, and teaching aids on student English language proficiency.
- The role of the learning theory in understanding the relationship between resources and student learning outcomes.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides an overview of the importance of English language education globally, particularly in Kenya. It highlights the historical context of English as the official language of communication in Kenya and discusses the various educational policies that have influenced the language of instruction in primary schools. The introduction also presents the context of the study, emphasizing the concern of poor English performance among students in Baringo Central Sub-County, and identifies the factors contributing to this issue, such as lack of resources, large class sizes, and teacher competence. The study explores the theoretical framework that supports the research, providing a foundation for understanding the relationship between resources and student learning.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this research include teaching and learning resources, English language performance, lower primary education, qualified teachers, class size, English textbooks, teaching aids, learning theory, Baringo Central Sub-County, Kenya.
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- Dr. Joshua Gichaba Manduku (Author), Clement Nyawara (Author), Joseph Kosgey (Author), 2017, Teaching and learning resources. Implications on availability and use in the performance of the English language in Kenya, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/366609
