Abstract:
Reading comprehension is an important part of every human activity. Despite its
significance in the academic world and the world of work, many people are challenged
with varied degrees of difficulties when it comes to reading comprehension. This study
therefore sought to improve reading comprehension skills of students in the Senior High
School, particularly Kanton Senior High School. The study used both qualitative and
quantitative data gathered from fifty-eight (58) participants made of students, teachers
and parents using probability and non-probability sampling techniques. The study
helped unearth the contribution of some relevant stakeholders and strategies in
improving reading comprehension skills and some of the variables responsible for
reading comprehension challenges. The work has among others made recommended
that teachers should provide ample time for reading and comprehension lessons. Also,
the government and other relevant stakeholders in the teaching and learning industry
should help in providing refresher courses for English language teachers in Ghana.
Some Key words: reading, comprehension, skills, causes, methods, strategies, and
stakeholders.
Description:
A dissertation in the Department of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Foreign
Language Education and Communication, submitted to the School of Graduate
Studies in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Education Degree
(Teaching English as a Second Language)
in the University of Education, Winneba
SEPTEMBER, 2019
