An assessment of reading abilities of class four learners in English in four selected schools in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorNjabanl, Emis Kainyu
dc.date.accessioned2015-05-04T08:35:04Z
dc.date.available2015-05-04T08:35:04Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionOn going researchen_US
dc.description.abstractThe 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 learnersen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/12554
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.titleAn assessment of reading abilities of class four learners in English in four selected schools in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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