An Enquiry into the Deteriorating State of The Use of English Language in Secondary Schools: A Study of Selected Schools in Jos North L.G.A of Plateau State
Abstract
This study looked at the factors responsible for the
deteriorating state of the use of English language,
problems and challenges of the use of English language
within the Nigerian educational context. The data for the
study were drawn from a questionnaire administered to
teachers of English in selected schools within Jos North
Local Government of Plateau State.
The study found that factors such as total absence of
reading culture among students, parent's negative
disposition to children's academic needs and
unavailability of libraries and study facilities in schools
and at home are contributory factors for the deterioration
in the use of English language. Based on the findings, it
was concluded that some measure of attention should be
given to sociolinguistic aspects of the language. The
study recommended that language experts in
collaboration with curriculum planners should strategize
on how to improve the standard of the English language.
Other issues to be considered are the need to recruit
qualified teachers; cancellation examination magic
centres and ‘fat' salaries should be given to teachers so as
to curb corruption and other indecent activities.
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How to Cite
N, N. . D. (2017). An Enquiry into the Deteriorating State of The Use of English Language in Secondary Schools: A Study of Selected Schools in Jos North L.G.A of Plateau State. Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, 9(1), 31-42. https://doi.org/10.67862/hjjgs.2017.oxezk1h9
N. . D. N, "An Enquiry into the Deteriorating State of The Use of English Language in Secondary Schools: A Study of Selected Schools in Jos North L.G.A of Plateau State," Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 31-42, December 2017. doi: 10.67862/hjjgs.2017.oxezk1h9
