Download This PaperInfluence of Learners’ Expressive Language on their Performance in English Composition in Primary Schools, Eldoret West Sub County
American Based Research Journal, Vol. 7 Issue 01, January 2018
11 Pages Posted: 11 May 2020
Date Written: 2018
Abstract
The main purpose of the paper was Influence of Learners’ Expressive Language on Their Performance in English Composition in Primary Schools, Eldoret West Sub County, Kenya. This study was based on Acculturation Theory. Descriptive survey research design was utilized in this study. The target population comprised a total of 8395 standard 7 pupils and 326 teachers of English. Participants were selected by simple random sampling technique. A total of 316 pupils were selected for the study. Moreover, two teachers of English from the sampled 21 schools were purposively selected giving 42 teachers. Total of 358 participants was selected. Structured questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments in this study as well as interview guides and document analysis. The researcher used descriptive statistics; proportions, percentages, and means to establish the relationships among variables. The study further used Pearson correlation to test the relationship between determinants and performance in English composition. Interview guide data was analyzed qualitatively under thematic areas defined by the objectives. The correlation model illustrated indicates a significant positive relationship between expressive language and the performance in Composition writing (r= 0.235 and p-value=0.000<α=0.01). The use of English in communication also makes it easier for learners to express themselves in English. Besides, it is important for teachers always to use English to communicate with learners and in addition, parents should encourage learners to speak English.
Keywords: Learners’ Expressive Language, Performance, English Composition, Primary Schools, Teachers, Pupils
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