Problems encountered by teachers and learners in developing english performance in speaking skill : case of first post-basic language language classes in Mutaho Commune
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Date
2017
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UB, IPA
Abstract
This study is an investigation of problems encountered by learners in developing English performance in speaking skill. The study was guided by the following research hypotheses: 1) Teachers of English in Burundi Post-Basic schools do not teach all aspects of the speaking skill to develop the learners' ability in spoken English; 2) Techniques and activities used by teachers hardly develop the learners' performance in spoken English; 3) The problems that hamper learners' speaking performance are insufficient speaking opportunities, lack of linguistic environment, lack of vocabulary and other languages interference; 4)
The course materials used while teaching are not sufficient and relevant to enable learners to communicate effectively in spoken English. The study was carried out with 88 respondents out of 234, i.e, 76 learners and 12 teachers of selected post-basic schools in' Mutaho commune. To collect the data, the researcher used classroom observation and teachers' and learners' questionnaire.
The collected data were analyzed quantitatively question by question by using tables. After an analysis of the results. it was found out that the speaking skill is not given a good place in the teaching/ learning process and that the few oral activities given to learners are not appropriate. Also, the teaching materials used do not provide enough help to teachers and learners and they are not sufficient for an effective teaching/learning of the speaking skill. Those weaknesses pushed the researcher to suggest some solutions to adopt such as try to find audio-visual materials, to reserve time for speaking lessons and organize oral competitions at schools for pupils to improve their oral speaking.
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A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements For the Award of the Degree" Licencie en Pedagogie Appliquee, Agrege de I'Enseignement Secondaire en Anglais."