IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF SHS 2 STUDENTS IN KANTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ABSTRACT 

Reading comprehension is an important part of every human activity. Despite its significance in the academic world and the world of work, many people are challenged with varied degrees of difficulties when it comes to reading comprehension. This study therefore sought to improve reading comprehension skills of students in the Senior High School, particularly Kanton Senior High School. The study used both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from fifty-eight (58) participants made of students, teachers and parents using probability and non-probability sampling techniques. The study helped unearth the contribution of some relevant stakeholders and strategies in improving reading comprehension skills and some of the variables responsible for reading comprehension challenges. The work has among others made recommended that teachers should provide ample time for reading and comprehension lessons. Also, the government and other relevant stakeholders in the teaching and learning industry should help in providing refresher courses for English language teachers in Ghana.  

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APA

ALIDU, I (2021). IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF SHS 2 STUDENTS IN KANTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/improving-reading-comprehension-skills-of-students-a-case-study-of-shs-2-students-in-kanton-senior-high-school

MLA 8th

ALIDU, ISSIFU "IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF SHS 2 STUDENTS IN KANTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL" Afribary. Afribary, 17 Mar. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/improving-reading-comprehension-skills-of-students-a-case-study-of-shs-2-students-in-kanton-senior-high-school. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

MLA7

ALIDU, ISSIFU . "IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF SHS 2 STUDENTS IN KANTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL". Afribary, Afribary, 17 Mar. 2021. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/improving-reading-comprehension-skills-of-students-a-case-study-of-shs-2-students-in-kanton-senior-high-school >.

Chicago

ALIDU, ISSIFU . "IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF SHS 2 STUDENTS IN KANTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL" Afribary (2021). Accessed March 29, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/improving-reading-comprehension-skills-of-students-a-case-study-of-shs-2-students-in-kanton-senior-high-school