Problems Militating against Effective Teaching and Learning of English Language in Aba North Lga, Abia State

Abstract

There are so many problems confronting the effective teaching and learning of English Language in many areas in Nigeria. The research study was based on the problems militating against effective teaching and learning of English Language in secondary schools in Aba North L.G.A of Abia State. The study involved a sample size of five hundred (500) teachers and five hundred (500) students. The sample was selected by stratified random sample techniques using table of random numbers from student’s population of seven thousand, four hundred and sixty five (7,465) and teachers population of five hundred (500) in the (10) secondary schools in the L.G.A. Data were collected using the researchers self-constructed questionnaires to obtain information from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution and mean to the answer the four research questions posed. Result indicated that all problems facing effective teaching and learning of English Language are lack of instructional materials, lack of appropriate methods, unqualified teachers, and non-conducive environment. Furthermore, the research findings showed that the effective use of instructional materials, appropriate methods of teaching, conducive environment, qualified teachers are essential for effective teaching and learning of English Language. Ministry of Education, Directors and Proprietors of secondary schools should endeavor to employ teachers who are highly qualified.