TECHNIQUE ADOPTED IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE

ABSTRACT

The study investigated techniques adopted in teaching English Language in senior secondary schools, Egor Local Government Area, Edo State. The design adopted for this study was the descriptive survey research method. Three research questions were raised to guide this study: What is the perception of students on the appropriateness of the teaching techniques for teaching English Language in secondary schools in the area of study? What are the most effective techniques used by teachers when teaching the students in secondary schools? To what extent do teaching techniques impact on students’ performance in secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area? The population of the study was a total ‘number of seven thousand, seven hundred and ninety (7,790) secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample size for this study was a total number of hundred (100) students adopting the simple random sampling technique. The data retrieved from respondents after sampling was analyzed by the use of a Computer Statistical Tool (SPSS), and the results were displayed on tables using frequency and percentage to represent the data.

From the findings of the study, it was concluded that some teachers are not proficient in the use of diverse kinds of techniques for teaching English Language. It was also found that students enjoy teaching when all techniques are used jointly for teaching and learning. It was therefore recommended that training, workshops and seminars should be organized 'to groom teachers and improve upon their teaching skills. It was also recommended that schools should ensure they monitor and check teachers to ensure they are qualified and have the necessary skills before they are employed to teach in schools.