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Graffiti Writing and Its Likely Influence on English Language Learning in Selected Secondary Schools in the Larger Laikipia East District, Laikipia County, Kenya

Mwangi, Francis Gichuki; Gathumbi, Agnes W.; Bwire, Adelheid M. (Kenyatta University, 2015)

Graffiti takes the form of written language whose authorship always remains anonymous. It precisely refers to any wall writing, pictures and symbols or markings of any kind on any surface anywhere no matter what motivates ...
An Investigation of Utilization of Teaching Techniques That Enhance Integration of The Four Basic English Language Skills in Secondary Schools in Kenya

Gathumbi, Agnes W.; Ogalo, M. O. (Syracuse University, 2011)

English language in Kenya is taught as a second language and it is also the country’s official language, as well as the language of instruction (LOI) in secondary schools. It is through English that all the other subject ...
The Pedagogic Process of Writing in English as a Second Language (Esl) in Kenyan Secondary Schools

Nthiga, Purity Muthoni (Kenyatta University, 2010)

The present study is a descriptive survey of the pedagogic process of ESL writing in selected secondary school classes in Kenya. The study describes the input provided by teachers with regard to writing in the ESL classes, ...
Perceptions of English Language Teachers and Learners about an Effective English Language Teacher (Eelt) in Kenyan Secondary Schools

Napwora, Jesse,; Masibo, Edwin; Likoko, Sarah (Centre for Promoting Knowledge, 2017)

Between January, 2013 and March, 2013, an investigation of the perceptions of teachers and learners of English about an effective English language teacher was carried out. The research involved 10 teachers of English and ...
Pedagogical Practice and Support of English Language Student Teachers during the Practicum in Kenya

Ong Ondo, Charles Ochieng (The University of Leeds, 2009)

This study is an analysis of pedagogical practice and support of English language student teachers during a practicum (teaching practice) in Kenya with a view to discerning what they learnt and the issues that influenced ...
Influence of Sensitization of English Teachers towards Internal Instructional Supervision on Their Teaching Effectiveness in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Anyango, Adrum Grace; Indoshi, Francis C.; Okwach, Tonny O. (Open Access Publishing Group, 2018)

Instructional supervision is key to effective teaching. Whereas emphasis has been put on external instructional supervision, less attention has been given to Internal Instructional Supervision (IIS), probably because its ...
An Analysis of Kenyan Learners’ Proficiency in English Based on Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

Athiemoolam, Logamurthie; Kibui, Agnes (Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association, 2012)

In Kenya, English is the medium of instruction in schools and the official language of the country, although the majority of the learners are first additional language speakers of English. The study on which this article ...
Influence of Internal Instructional Supervision on Teaching Effectiveness in English in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Anyango, Adrum Grace (Maseno University, 2019)

Instructional supervision is key to effective teaching. Whereas emphasis has been put on external instructional supervision, less attention has been given to Internal Instructional Supervision (IIS), probably because its ...
Acquisition of Two Syntactic Structures of English by Kenyan School Pupils

Njiri, James Maina (Kenyatta University, 2012)

There are two important issues that have captured the interest of researchers in the area of Second Language Acquisition. One is the desire to describe the nature of learner language using various approaches such as: the ...
Aetiology of Instructional Practices for Reading in English in Rural Primary Schools in Kisii Central District, Kisii County Kenya

Andima, George Morara (Kenyatta University, 2014)

Learning to read in a second language is a complex challenge for every child. Children require a range of skills and abilities to learn to read. The ability to read with understanding is one of the most important skills ...
Learner Competencies and Proficiency in English Listening Comprehension in Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya

Bwire, Adelheid Marie (Kenyatta University, 2007)

This study aimed at measuring leamers' listening comprehension proficiency in order to establish their weaknesses and strengths in this area. It also sought to analyse the listening materials leamers were exposed to and ...
Pedagogical Challenges in the Teaching and Learning of Oral Skills in English in Secondary Schools in Kenya

Abiero, Damaris Auma (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, 2019)

Oral skills in English are taught and examined in Kenyan secondary schools with the purpose of developing fluency and accuracy in speech communication. However, majority of students do not attain intelligibility at the ...
The Influence of Motivation on Acquisition of English Language Skills among Day Secondary School Students in Imenti South District, Kenya

Muriungi, Peter Kinyua; Mbui, Mercy Kimathi (Sryahwa Publications, 2015)

English is the official language of communication in Kenya as well as the medium of instruction in schools, colleges and universities. This aspect dates back to colonial times. It is also the language of international ...
The Influence of Mother-Tongue Maintenance on Acquisition of English Language Skills among Day Secondary School Students in Imenti South District, Kenya

Muriungi, Peter Kinyua; Mbui, Mercy Kimathi (Macrothink Institute, 2013)

In Kenya, English is a very crucial language. For a long time English has been the sole official language in the country, but after the promulgation of the new constitution in 2010, Kiswahili was accorded the status of an ...
Challenges Teachers Face in the Use of the Communicative Language Teaching Approach in the Teaching Listening and Speaking Lessons in Lugari District, Kenya

Maryslessor, Anusu Omondi; Barasa, P. L.; Omulando, Carolyne A (www.ijsr.net, 2014)

Teachers face a number of challenges in teaching listening and speaking in languages. These include students’ lack of motivation for developing communicative competence; low English proficiency, and resistance to class ...
A Critical Review of Oral Questioning Technique in Secondary School English Language Teaching in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya

Mutai, Nancy Chepkoech (Scholarlink Research Institute Journals, 2012)

The study investigated the extent to which oral questioning, as a teaching strategy, affects the performance of students in English language as a subject in Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study employed ...

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