Terver Peter Atii

Vocabulary Strategies for Efficient Reading in Nigeria

While it is true that reading occupies a very prominent place in the life of the individual, it is also true that the size of a reader's vocabulary has the capacity to influence both comprehension and fluency during reading activity. The importance of vocabulary acquisition and instruction is, therefore, the burden of this paper. The paper discusse...

Factors Responsible for Poor Reading Habits in Nigerian Primary Schools

It is no longer news that in place of a reading culture, Nigerian students have a television-watching and a discogoing culture. This ugly trend is, without doubt, one of the major reasons responsible for poor academic performance and the stagnation of the country. What factors are responsible for the absence of a reading culture in Nigeria? In this...