Causes of Poor Academic Performance in English Language in Primary Schools in Tirimionin Zone, Kabartonjo Division of Baringo District

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration (i)

Approval (ii)

Dedication (iii)

Acknowledgement (iv)

List of abbreviation (v)

Definition of tenns (vi)

List of tables (vii)

List of figures (viii)

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Overview 1

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Statement of problem 2

1.3 Purpose of the study 2

1.4 Research objectives 2

1.4.1 General objectives 2

l.4.lSpecific objectives 3

1.5 Scope 3

1.6 Limitations of the study 3

1.7 Significance of study 4

1.9 Theoretical frame work 4

CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 5

(i)

2.0Overview 5

2.1 Literature review 5-1 1

CHAPTER THREE : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 12

3.0 Over view 12

3.1 Research design 12

3.2 Sampling procedure 12

3.3 Samples 13

3.4 Instruments 13

3.4.1 Reliability 14

3.4.2 Validity 14

3.5 Procedure 14

3.6 Data analysis 14

3.7 Review 15

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS PRESENTATION AND

INTERPRETATION 16

4.0 Overview 16

4.1 Sufficiency and organization ofEnglish language instructional

materials 16

4.2 Completion of English syllabus 17

4.3 Arrangement for remedial work for weak pupils 17

4.4 Economic levels of parents 18

4.5 Teaching methods used 19

4.6 Attendance of short courses .19

4.7 Assessment of four language skills 20

4,8 General methods of teaching (YP.’) 21

4.9 Completion of English language syllabus 21

4.10 Preparation before attending lessons 22

4.11 Catering for special needs 23

4.12 Assessment of pupils 23

4.13 Motivation of teachers 24-25

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS ,CONCLUSION

AND RECOMMENDATION 26

5.0 Overview 27

5.1 Summary of the findings 28

5.2 Conclusion 29-30

5.3 Recommendations 31

5.4 Further research 31

References 32

APPENDICES 33

Appendix A :Transrnittal letter 33

Appendix B: Questionnaire for the Head teacher 34

Appendix C: Questionnaire for the teacher 35

Appendix D: Time frame 36