Attitudes and Perceptions of Bahati Girls Secondary School's Teachers and Learners Towards Teaching and Learning of Oral Literature
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2004-05
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
This study undertook to investigate the attitude of learners and teachers towards the
learning and teaching of Oral literature. This research was a case study of Bahati Girls'
Secondary School.
Total of (200) students were targeted, but by the time the researcher collected the data, 180
students were in school (Form 2, 3, 4). Out of the 180 questionnaires distributed, 180
questionnaires were received by the researcher dully completed. This represented a hundred
percent (100%) of response. Twenty students were missing in school at this time.
The study was guided by the following research questions:
What are the attitudes of teachers towards the integration of grammar and literature?
What are the perceptions of learners towards the learning of Oral Literature?
What are the attitudes of teachers towards the teaching of Oral Literature?
What methodology is best in teaching Oral Literature?
What are the views, expectations of learners in the learning of Oral Literature?
What activities can enhance and motivate learners in an Oral Literature lesson?
Research instruments included questionnaires, interviews, observation and document
analyses in the collection and analysis of the data for interpretation.
From the data elicited from the respondents, the researcher established that Oral Literature
in Bahati Girls Secondary School is given special treatment just like the other subjects. She also realized that, learners benefit a lot from the integration of literature and grammar.
Many respondents argued that, without a good foundation in grammar, one cannot
understand Literature whatsoever
The teachers also concurred with the fact that, Oral Literature should not be overlooked, that
it should be given enough time and treated like other lessons in the syllabus.
The researcher also found out that there is duly cooperation between the learners and the
teachers hence a conductive learning and teaching atmosphere.
In addition, the teachers in Bahati Girls Secondary School are self-motivated; they love and
enjoy their work. Thus makes learning easy, fun and interesting.
Learners relate with their teachers with respect and not fear. They also relate with one
another freely and confidentially. This makes discussions natural and hence learning is more
of cooperative than individualistic.
The researcher found out that, learners and teachers of Bahati Girls Secondary School have a
very positive attitude towards the learning and teaching of Oral Literature. Majority of the
learners and teachers though had a point directed to the policy makers they said that they
would wish to have a variety of books, not just a few as is the case. They said that, these
books should be relevant, detailed and quality books. Learners also said that teachers should
try and make the lessons humorous and interesting However, the researcher recommends that the government of Kenya through policy makers
may make sure that, Oral Literature has enough, detailed, interesting and relevant books.
She also recommends that, teachers may try their best to make their lessons more interesting
in various schools. In addition, the students in all secondary schools should be able to
cooperate with their teachers, parents and each other in order to provide the best learning
atmosphere. These among others are some of the recommendations that the researcher came
up with.
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Attitudes, Perceptions, Oral Literature, Learning, Teaching