The teaching of oral English in Senior High Schools_a case study of SDS Senior High School, Akyem Sekyere

Abstract

The research work looked into the teaching of oral English in S.D.A Senior High School, Akyem Sekyere. It discussed related works and the topic, the importance of oral English and motivation for the teaching of oral English, the number of times teachers teach the subject and how familiar they are with the topics under oral English. The work also discussed among other things students’ reasons for not taking this aspect of the English language seriously. They attributed this lack of seriousness on their part to various reasons among which are unavailability of text books, audio machines, lukewarm attitude teachers exhibit towards the teaching of oral English. The results of the study proved that most students have so many challenges with respect to English. The author of this work used qualitative method of research in this study. This is because, it is said to be the most appropriate method when undertaking a research work in languages. The framework of this dissertation was to look at the challenges confronting students and teachers of English in S.D.A. Senior High School, Akyem – Sekyere with respect to Oral English.