An assessment of reading abilities of class four learners in English in four selected schools in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
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Date
2014
Authors
Njabanl, Emis Kainyu
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Abstract
The importance of reading skills in today' s society is great since one has to rely on reading to get
infunnation from many sources. This study focuses on assessment of learners' reading abilities
in rural areas ofMaara district in Tharaka-Nithi County. This will provide insights as to how and
why learners' need to be assessed to determine their reading abilities during their early grades in
primary schools since the main objective of this study is to assess the reading abilities of class
four learners in rural areas. Other objectives of this study are; to assess reading readiness in using
English as the language of instruction, and to determine challenges faced by class four pupils in
reading of English. The proposed study will use EGRA sub-tasks in collecting data The bottom
up theory of reading by Flesch and Gough (1985) is used in the proposed study in order to
achieve the objectives. The proposed study will use qualitative research design. The sample size
will include 24 respondents who will be sampled purposively and systematically. Data will be
analyzed and presented using Microsoft Excel pivot tables and charts. The proposed study will
also give possible recommendations to teachers and education ministry on the best suited
methods of instruction when teaching reading skins. Teachers are also recommended to change
their medtc.d.s of assessing reading abilities of learners
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On going research