Problems associated with the use of concord in English_a case study of Our Lady of Lourdes Junior High School, Navrongo

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the challenges associated with the use of concord in English language among the pupils of Our Lady of Lourdes Junior High School. Another objective is to propose an appropriate teaching and techniques to overcome such problems. Another objective is to use the findings of the study to improve the performance of pupils in the use of concord. The researcher adopted qualitative research design method. Random sampling was used to select pupils and teachers. For the test, 30 pupils from form two were picked to write the test while the interview for both teachers were randomly picked. The researcher adopted test, interviews, and observation for data collection. The findings were that errors were committed on the three types of concord that were discussed but most of the errors were committed on grammatical concord. Also another cause of concord errors among the pupils of O.L.L. JHS is over generalisation of rules. The recommendations are learners should be regular at school, and to make sure that English as a medium of communication is used both in the classroom and on the school premises. Finally teachers should teach the pupils the appropriate strategies which would facilitate language learning as their first language can play a vital role in learning a second language. Provision of textbooks should be provided to pupils to enhance effective teaching and learning of concord in the school. If all the recommendations are considered, teaching and learning of concord would be enjoyable.