Does Using Local Pidgin Effect the Outcome of English Learning? The Case of Nigerian Students

Academic Paper , 2019 , 55 Pages

Didactics for the subject English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies

This study examines the effects of Nigerian pidgin on students’ performance in English studies using selected students of Junior Secondary School, Bwari Abuja as case study.

In conducting the research the researcher uses qualitative and quantitative approach method and sources data from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data are collected through the use of questionnaire with open-ended variables while secondary data collection is from existing literature on the project topic. Likert-type scale arranged in order of "very significantly", "significantly", "neutral", "insignificantly" and "very insignificantly" are used to get respondents opinion on the variables. The major research questions are: What are the effects of Nigerian Pidgin on students’ performance in English studies? Are students allowed to use Nigerian Pidgin in academic works? The general objective of the study is to find out the impact of Nigerian Pidgin on students’ performance in English studies while the hypotheses posit for the study include:

Ho1: There is no significant relationship between Nigerian Pidgin and students’ performance in English Studies.
Ho2: There is no significant relationship between students’ use of Nigerian Pidgin on the outcome of their academic performance.

The major results of the study indicate that 94% or the respondents posits that Nigerian Pidgin affects academic performance while the test of hypothesis with a degree of freedom 4 percent indicate that there is a significant relationship between Nigerian Pidgin and students’ performance in English studies. The study recommends that the use of Nigerian Pidgin in an academic community such as Junior Secondary School Bwari, Abuja should not be encouraged. The study suggests that a more robust examination on the research topic involving other academic communities be conducted. Besides,, a comparative study on the impact of Pidgin on students’ performance in other English speaking countries should be carried out in order to investigate how its been handled.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter One: Introduction
• 1.1 Background of the study
• 1.2 Statement of the problem
• 1.3 Objectives of the study
• 1.4 Research questions
• 1.5 Hypotheses
• 1.6 Significance of the study
• 1.7 Scope of the study
• 1.8 Limitations of the study
• 1.9 Definition of terms
• Chapter Two: Literature Review
• 2.1 Concept of Nigerian Pidgin
• 2.2 Sociolinguistic perspectives of Nigerian Pidgin
• 2.3 Effects of Nigerian Pidgin on English Studies
• 2.4 Role of Nigerian Pidgin in Education
• 2.5 Literature on the use of Nigerian Pidgin in academics
• 2.6 The impact of Nigerian Pidgin on students' performance
• Chapter Three: Research Methodology
• 3.1 Research Design
• 3.2 Population of the study
• 3.3 Sample and sampling techniques
• 3.4 Instrument for data collection
• 3.5 Data analysis techniques
• 3.6 Validity and reliability of the instruments
• Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
• 4.1 Presentation of data
• 4.2 Data Analysis
• 4.3 Test of Hypothesis
• 4.4 Discussion of Findings
• Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations
• 5.1 Summary
• 5.2 Conclusion
• 5.3 Recommendations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate the impact of Nigerian Pidgin on students' performance in English studies. The research examines the relationship between the use of Pidgin and academic outcomes in a Junior Secondary School in Bwari, Abuja. The study utilizes both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to gather insights from students and relevant literature.

• Impact of Nigerian Pidgin on academic performance
• Relationship between Pidgin use and English language proficiency
• Influence of language attitudes and policies on student learning
• Sociolinguistic factors contributing to language use in the classroom
• Recommendations for educational practices and language policies

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The study begins by outlining the background of the research, highlighting the growing concern over declining academic performance in Nigeria's secondary education system. The introductory chapter establishes the research problem, objectives, and research questions. It also discusses the significance and scope of the study, defining key terms.

Chapter Two presents a thorough review of relevant literature on the topic of Nigerian Pidgin and its impact on education. This includes exploring the concept of Pidgin, its sociolinguistic characteristics, and its role in the educational context. The chapter also examines previous studies on the relationship between Pidgin use and students' performance in English.

Chapter Three details the research methodology employed in the study. This includes the research design, population, sample, data collection instruments, data analysis techniques, and measures taken to ensure the validity and reliability of the research. Chapter Four focuses on the presentation and analysis of data collected through surveys and questionnaires. The chapter discusses the findings, including statistical analyses and interpretations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the key concepts of Nigerian Pidgin, student performance, English studies, academic achievement, and language policy. It examines the influence of language use and attitudes on educational outcomes in a specific school context, contributing to the broader understanding of the relationship between language and learning.

• Author: Leslie Acheson Wey (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 55
• Catalog Number: V512587
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346105592
• ISBN (Book): 9783346105608
• Language: English
• Tags: does, nigerian, case, learning, english, outcome, effect, pidgin, local, using, students