The purpose of this study was to identify the causes of poor speaking skills among pupils and to suggest developmentally appropriate language activities that can help improve upon their listening and speaking skills. The study involved 47 pupils. After taking pupils through the implementation of the interventions in accordance with the research objectives, I realized that, there was tremendous change in the performance of pupils when discussion, storytelling and dramatization were used as intervention strategies.
Pupils' participation and interest in oral communication improved overwhelmingly within the duration of the interventions. In view of this, it was recommended that in as much as possible, teachers should use developmentally appropriate language activities in teaching children listening and speaking in the targeted language.
The researcher also recommended that the ministry of education and all stake holders should try as much as possible to equip the Early Childhood Care and Development centers with adequate and appropriate teaching and learning materials to enhance the speaking skills of children.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Overview
Background to the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Objectives
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Delimitation
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
Concept of Literacy
Concept of Speaking
Concept of Shared Reading
Concept of Audiovisual Materials
Concept of Dramatization
Summary
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
Introduction
Research Design
Population
Sample and Sampling Technique
Research Instruments
Data Collection Procedure
INTERVENTION PROCESSES.
Pre Intervention
Week One
Intervention
Week Two – Shared Reading Activities
Week Three – The Use of Audiovisual Materials
Week Four – Dramatization of familiar activities
Week Five – Dramatization of stories
Week Six: Revision
Post Intervention
Week Seven
Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION OF DATA
Introduction
Pre Observation on Pupils’ Fluency of Speech
Post Observation on Pupils’ Fluency of Speech
Comparing Pre-tests and Post tests
Discussion of research questions
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
Summary of the study
Conclusion
Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A
MORNING SESSION QUESTIONS (PRE-TEST)
APPENDIX B
MORNING SESSION QUESTIONS (POST-TEST)
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