ABSTRACT
This study is designed to investigate
the challenges and prospects of teaching and learning verbs in secondary
schools. The topic was built on the assumption that both the junior and senior
secondary students are challenged when it comes to classifying and grouping the
English verb groups.
Two secondary schools within Lagos were
selected for the study. Questionnaires were distributed to the students and
teachers in the selected schools. The responses were analyzed using simple
statistical methods.
The study found out that indeed
students do find it difficult to understand group the English verbs and also
most grammar teachers are challenged when, it concerns teaching the English
verbs to the students understanding.
Recommendations were made on how to
improve the quality of the teachers already in the class room as well as those
to be employed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE 1-6
Introduction 1
1.0 Background to
the Study 1-3
1.1 Statement of the
Problem 3-4
1.2 Purpose of the
Study 4
1.3 Research
Questions 4
1.4 Significance of
the Study 5
1.5 Scope of the
Study 5
1.6 Delimitation of
study 5
1.6 Definition of
Terms 6
CHAPTER TWO 7
– 35
Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction 7
2.2 Language 7-8
2.3 English language 9-10
2.4 Verbs as part of the word class 10-26
2.5 Teachers attitudes in teaching Verbs 26-27
2.6 Students and the learning of the word class 'Verbs' 28-30
2.7 Teaching and Learning Verbs in secondary Schools 30-33
2.8 Teaching aids and the process of teaching English Verbs 34
2.9 Conclusion 35
CHAPTER THREE 36-39
Research methodology
3.1 Introduction 36
3.2 Research design 36
3.3 Population of the study 37
3.4 Sampling and Sampling Techniques 37
3.5 Instrumentation 37
3.5.1 Validity of the instrument 38
3.5.2 Reliability of Instrument 38
3.6 Method of Data Collection 38
3.7 Data Presentation 38-39
3.8 Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR 40-47
Results and Discussion
4.1 Introduction 40
4.2 Inferential Statistical Analysis: Testing of the
Hypothesis 40-46
4.3 Discussion of Findings 46-47
CHAPTER FIVE 48-50
Summary, Recommendations, and Conclusion
5.1 Summary 48
5.2 Conclusion 49
5.3 Recommendation 49-50
References 53-54
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Human society can grow where there is
growth of knowledge of which knowledge grows through education and
research. So, the primary purpose of
research is to contribute to the growth of ideas. Through research, new ideas are created and
knowledge is increasingly enriched. A
research work is a serious academics project which requires a high sense of
responsibility, initiative, discipline, honesty and objectivity.
The research focuses on the
challenges and prospects of teaching and learning of verbs in secondary
schools. Abel Olaniyi (2012:58) sees
research as reports of experimentation or investigation geared toward the discovery
and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light
of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws.
Research appears to be making an
increasing impact on our everyday lives.
In public discussions today, the evidence of this fact is considered to
be important. We are unlikely to accept
authoritative statements without some explanation to prove the statement; As a
result, we are in danger sometimes of being swamped by facts. The trouble is that the facts cannot always
be trusted. Every profession requires
its members to acquire certain specialized abilities and teaching is no
exception (LUX, 1972).
Among the specialized abilities of a
classroom teacher is to have some certain behaviors which promote both the
teaching of the subject English language and the student's attitude in learning
the word class "VERBS". Verbs as a word class are very important
because they are the actions performed in a sentence.
Teacher's classroom Interactions can
be analyzed in order to obtain information on how to be effective with regards
to the teaching and learning process in the classroom and selection of teaching
methods for which to develop and control their behavior in a continuing
programme of self- development.
There is the need for using different
methods in teaching different groups of students, For instance, in teaching the
word class "Verbs" the teacher needs to make it an interactive class
for the students, so, the demonstration method should be applied rather than
the lecture method to make the subject easy
to learn.
However the only way to find out the
usefulness of the different methods is to observe their behavior in different
ability levels, in selection of methodology of teaching the teacher has to bear
in mind;
i. How should English language be
taught?
ii. What
teaching method would be suitable in the teaching of English language, Verbs in
particular?
iii. What is the role of group discussion and
classroom demonstration?
There are basically several methods
of observing English verbs teachers, two of these are:
i. Interaction Analysis
ii. Topological Studies, that is, step by step
observation based on record.
It is generally accepted that
application and understanding of education events are essential to any analysis
of educational process. Teachers should analyze their classroom interaction in
order to obtain effective learning, especially, their own actions during the
process of teaching and learning English verbs.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.
For many years now, there have been
expressed concerns about the problems laced by the most teachers in teaching
English verbs and also most students who do not perform excellently in their
English language especially in the word class, verbs, aspect in secondary
schools. Such problems include:
Insufficient training, inadequate
facilities, poor teaching techniques and inappropriate language communication
skills. A.N Akwuanya(2009), Observed that the low performance of Nigerian
students in English language both in terminal and secondary school certificate
examinations has been worsening since the mid-1970s and it is often attributed
to factors like:
i.
Poor
attitudes towards the second language
ii.
Low
investment in Education
iii. Poor training of teachers
iv. Lack of commitment among teachers
v. Poor teaching methods
It is in view of this that the
research is carried out to find out the challenges and prospects of teaching
and learning English verbs in secondary schools and at the end suggest possible
sections for effective teaching and learning.
1.3 PURPOSE
OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is:
i. To identify and examine the group of
verbs as a word class.
ii. To high tight and examine the areas in
which students are deficient in the verb class.
iii. To investigate the attitudes of the
teachers towards the teaching of the verb class.
1.4 RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
The following research questions
would guide this study:
i. What are the inhibiting factors faced by
students in identifying and discussing the various verb groups?
ii. What efforts are made by the students in
tackling these problem areas in the study of the verb groups?
iii. How does the attitude of the English
teachers affect the learning process?
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
Any venture into the problem of
teaching and learning is a step further in the advancement of education,
therefore, this study is expected to be of help to any English teacher who
desires to teach English Grammar especially the "VERB" as it helps in improving teaching and
learning and also in putting the secondary students straight on the idea of the
verb class.
Moreover, it would help in
understanding the various problems affecting the teaching as well as the
learning of verbs so as to proffer a solution to the problem as the future of
our youths depends on the back ground we are able to provide for them.
1.6 SCOPE OF
THE STUDY
For this research, we are limited to
studying only verb groups and the challenge it poses in teaching and learning
in secondary schools in Lagos State.
1.7 DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY.
This study cannot cover the whole of Lagos
State due to time factor and financial constraints so; it would be limited to
just two (2) secondary schools in Alimosho Local Government Area in Lagos State,
Nigeria.
1.8 DEFINITION
OF TERMS
VERB: - A verb
from the Latin word ''Verbum'' meaning word is a part of speech that conveys an
action E.g. bring, read, walk, run, learn, drive, an occurrence E.g. happen,
become, or, a state of being E.g. be, exist, stand. In this study, it is the most important.
TEACHER: -
This is someone whose job it is to impact knowledge on learners.
TEACHING: -
This is the activity of transferring body of knowledge to the students.
LEARNING: -
This is the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, practice, or
study or being taught.
LEARNER: - A
learner is someone who learns from a teacher or takes up knowledge or beliefs.
ENGLISH: - A
branch of the West Germanic Languages studied world over for effective
communication.
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