STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING LOW ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT This study examines strategies for improving low academic performance in English language in secondary schools in Kaduna state. Over the years, there has been a consistent decline in students’ performance in English Language. This sordid situation has caused teachers, parents, curriculum experts and evaluators a serious concern. To carry out this investigation, data were collected from thirty eight (38) English language teachers randomly from twenty secondary schools in Kaduna North Local Government Area. Analysis of the data revealed that poorly trained English language teachers, poor instructional delivery, lack of infrastructural facilities, teachers’ attitude toward innovation, and the traditional content/knowledge oriented curriculum were factors associated with students’ low performance in English language. Based on the findings recommendations were made on strategies that will improve the quality of performance in the subject. In this work, data collected in the area of material, facilities and human resources available for teaching the subject, using questionnaire, personal interview and relevant textbooks. Put together, the research questionnaire distributed were forty.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page  Approval page  Declaration  Dedication  Acknowledgment  Abstract  Table of Contents 
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the Study 1.2Statement of the Problem 1.3Purpose of the Study  1.4Research Questions 1.5Significance of the Study 1.6Delimitation of the Study 1.7Limitation of the Study 1.8Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO:  REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.0Introduction 2.1A Brief History of English Language in Nigeria 2.2Status of English Language 2.3Importance of English Language in Nigeria 2.4The Need for Standard Knowledge of English Language 2.5The Teaching and Learning of English Language 2.5.1Problems of Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language 2.6Forms of Learning 
CHAPTER THREE:  RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3.0Introduction 3.1Research Design  3.2Population of the Study-  3.3Sample and Sampling Techniques  3.4Research Instrument  3.6Method of Data Collection 3.7Method of Data Analysis 
CHAPTER FOUR:  PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA 4.0Introduction  4.1Presentation and Analysis  4.2Summary of Findings 
CHAPTER FIVE:  SUMMARY OF CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 5.1Re: Statement of Problem 5.2Procedure used for the Research  5.3Discussion of Findings 5.4Conclusion 5.5Recommendations 5.6Suggestions for Further Studies  References