The Teaching of Tense and Aspect in Senior High Schools (SHS) the case of Ghana Senior High School

Abstract

This study was to assess the Teaching of Tense and Aspect in Senior High Schools focusing on Ghana Senior High School. The study investigated issues such as teachers making teaching and learning of tense and aspect meaningful and important to students, difficulties of teaching and learning of tense and aspect in English Language as well as the future prospect for teaching and learning tense and aspect in English Language in Senior High Schools. The research utilized mixed methods approach. The research investigates a proposed model through the implementation of quantitative cross-sectional survey. The study highlights the preferences for interactive, applied activities that incentivize and motivate student’s English usage without fear of failure. Teacher modeling through consistent target language using dynamic instructional approaches were also viewed as impactful. There were mixed perceptions on whether L1 usage enables or impedes the English-speaking environment. Furthermore, the findings show respondents agreed on the vital role of tense and aspect for English acquisition, but training and resources to support tense teaching are viewed as inadequate. There was less consensus on other issues like curriculum and environment supports. The research study found that boosted English interaction between students and teachers is important for improving language mastery. Institutions should offer even more platforms for the teaching and learning of tense and aspect in English.