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    The Effects of the Use of Textbooks on the Teaching and Learning of the English Language at The Highway Secondary School, Nairobi
    (Tangaza University College/Saint Mary university of Minnesota(Nairobi Campus), 2005-05) Nantinda, Paul
    This study set out to investigate the effects of use of textbooks on the teaching and learning of English language at the Highway Secondary School, Nairobi. The main research question was: Are textbooks widely used at The Highway Secondary School? The subquestions were: "what is the quality of English textbooks used at The Highway Secondary School?" "how are the English Textbooks used at The Highway Secondary School?", "Do English textbooks affect the teaching and learning of English at The Highway Secondary School?" Three research instruments were used, namely: Questionnaires, Observation Guide and Interview Guides for teachers of English and administrators. It was found that textbooks affect the teaching and learning of English language at The Highway Secondary School to a large extent. This was shown in the concerns that the students' teachers and administrators had about textbooks. It was shown that the quality of textbooks was very important if maximum teaching and learning is to take place. This quality of paper used must be user friendly the language used must be at the level of the learners, the spellings must be correct the type of exercises given and covers must be suitable If these standards are not met, the students begin hating the textbooks. Therefore, the teaching and learning of English Language is affected. It was evident that books are still needed at The Highway Secondary School. It was recommended that all persons concerned should play their role in streamlining the use of textbooks in order to have a better teaching and learning process of the English language; these including teachers, parents, students, publishers and the Government of Kenya.