The Practice of New Oral Language Structures by Learners in the Teaching of the English Language Curriculum in the Primary School Education in Kenya
Anne Syomwene *
Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Media, Moi University, P.O.Box 3900, Eldoret, Kenya.
Peter L. Barasa
Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Media, Moi University, P.O.Box 3900, Eldoret, Kenya.
Jonah Nyaga Kindiki
Department of Educational Management and Policy Studies, Moi University, P.O.Box 3900, Eldoret, Kenya.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Language is very important in our lives as it is the means by which people communicate. Effectiveness in language learning can greatly be achieved through the practice of new language structures. This paper is a report on a study that investigated the practice of new language structures by learners in the teaching of the English language curriculum. The study was undertaken in Nandi North district, Kenya in the year 2009. The study adopted Vygotsky’s [4] theory of social interaction. It utilized a qualitative research approach with a heuristic methodology. An exploratory research design was used. The research population consisted of primary school teachers teaching English in upper primary classes and standard six pupils. The data was collected using structured and focused group interviews and observations. This paper is a discussion of the findings, conclusions and recommendations of this study.
Keywords: English language, communication, practice, language structures.