Reading comprehension among students a case study of Kade SDA Junior High School

Abstract

This study investigated reading comprehension among students: a case study of Kade SDA Junior High School in the Kwaebibirem Municipal Assembly. The study utilized a qualitative approach with a case study design. The target population was the entire students and staff of Kade SDA JHS. The researcher used a sample of 30 students and 3 English teachers to participate in the study using observation, interview and document review as data collection tools. Data was analyzed through themes. There were three main findings of the study, first, majority of the learners translate English text into mother tongue because they lack reading comprehension. Second, it was observed that, reading comprehension is taught through Grammar Translation Method (GTM) in the classroom and lastly, learners’ practice loud reading to improve pronunciation or learn grammar to become proficient in English. On the basis of the findings it was recommended that, extensive reading strategies must be included in the textbook to give learners confidence and support for discourse comprehension and critical thinking, also, stakeholders that is GES must periodically organize training workshops and professional development programs for English language teachers for them to be abreast with current pedagogical strategies on teaching comprehension skills.