Effects Of English Language Proficiency On The Academic Performances Of Students In Secondary Schools

This study was carried out to examine the effects of English Language proficiency on the academic performance of students in secondary school using Iwo local government area as a case study. The study is was specifically set to find out secondary schools in Iwo local governments have qualified English Language teachers, ascertain the level of English language proficiency among secondary school students in Iwo LGA, investigate the impact of English Language proficiency on the poor academic performances of secondary schools in Iwo LGA, to know if English language proficiency affects the rate at which students understand other subjects, and examine if students with poor English language proficiency are able to express themselves properly in written tests and examinations. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of English Language teachers and students of selected secondary school using Iwo local government area. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 229 respondents and 210 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables. The result of the findings reveals that secondary schools in Iwo local governments do not have qualified English Language teachers. Furthermore, the result of the findings reveals that English language proficiency affects the rate at which students understand other subjects. Therefore, it is recommended that since the goals of educating Nigerian ESL learners to be proficient in English should be rigorously pursued since English language proficiency ultimately determines their overall academic success. This requires a concerted effort of all stakeholders in the education sector in Nigeria such as Curriculum planners, text book writers and English language teachers. To mention but a few.

The general objective of this study is to investigate the Effects of English Language proficiency on the academic performance of students in secondary school. The specific objectives are:

1. To find out secondary schools in Iwo local governments have qualified English Language teachers.
2. To ascertain the level of English language proficiency among secondary school students in Iwo LGA.
3. To investigate the impact of English Language proficiency on the poor academic performances of secondary schools in Iwo LGA.
4. To know if English language proficiency affects the rate at which students understand other subjects.
5. To examine if students with poor English language proficiency are able to express themselves properly in written tests and examinations.

The relevant research questions related to this study are:

1. Do secondary schools in Iwo local governments have qualified English Language teachers?
2. What is the level of English language proficiency among secondary school students in Iwo LGA?
3. What is the impact of English Language proficiency on the academic performances of secondary schools in Iwo LGA?
4. Does English language proficiency affects the rate at which students understand other subjects?
5. Are students with poor English language proficiency able to express themselves properly in written tests and examinations?

Abstract

Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Limitation of the Study
1.8 Definition of Terms
1.9 Organization of the Study

Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review

Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration

Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.3 Answering Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
APPENDIX
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