THE IMPACT OF IMPROVING PUPILS’ READING ABILITY AND SELF-ESTEEM IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Abstract
This paper discussed the essence of self-esteem on the reading ability of learners in primary schools, and ways by which self-esteem can influence pupils reading ability in English language. It highlighted the factors that could affect pupils’ reading ability in English language and the possible ways by which learners reading ability in the subject can be improved upon. More so, the strategies by which pupils’ self-esteem can be cultivated were discussed. The paper concluded that reading ability is a necessity for learners’ enhanced performance in English language and other academic endeavours, and that pupils who have positive self-esteem are very likely to read well. In all, for a robust and sustained pupil positive self-esteem and reading ability, the paper suggested that teachers initiate varying and research proven teaching strategies in teaching reading skills to pupils, teach in simple and flexible vocabulary, read words and sentences during English language class with the accurate intonations and stress; amongst others. English Language, Pupils, Reading Ability, Self-esteem
TABLE CONTENTS
Title Page———i
Certification——–ii
Dedication———iii
Acknowledgement——-iv
Abstract ———vi
Table of Content——–vii
Chapter One
1.0 Introduction ——-1
1.1 Statement of Problem——4
1.2 Purpose of the Study——5
1.3 Significance of Study——8
1.4 Limitation——–9
1.5 Scope of Study——-11
Chapter Two
2.0 Review of Related Literature —-12
2.6 Summary of Literature Review—- 19
Chapter Three
3.0 Research Methodology and Procedure—22
3.1 Population ——–22
3.2 Sample and Sampling Technique—-22
3.3 Validation of the Instrument —-23
3.4 Reliability of the Instrument —–23
3.5 Data Analysis——-23
Chapter Four
4.0 Presentation and Discussion of Result—24
4.1 Analysis and interpretaion of Data—25
4.2 Discussion of Results——38
Chapter Five
5.0. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation –40
5.1 Summary——–40
5.2 Conclusion——–41
5.3 Recommendation——42
References ———45
Appendix 1——–47
Appendix ———50