Assessment of English language input in Tanzanian community-based secondary schools: the case of Dodoma region

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dc.contributor.authorNyinge, Daud
dc.date.accessioned2019-09-02T11:24:12Z
dc.date.available2019-09-02T11:24:12Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionDissertation (MA Linguistics)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe present study assessed English language input in Tanzanian Community-based Secondary Schools. Specifically, it sought to examine whether the input is both adequate and accurate. The study was carried out using questionnaires and interview techniques. Observation and documentation techniques were also employed for the same. A total number of 55 form three students and 9 English teachers drawn from Dodoma urban, Bahi, Chamwino, Kongwa and Mpwapwa districts in Dodoma region constituted the sample of the research in question. Data analysis involved descriptive analysis and simple statistics using tables and charts to indicate the frequencies. The findings revealed problems pertaining to inaccurate English language input in terms of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and communicative function (meaning). Similarly, it was also discovered that students are hardly exposed to English input both at school and in the informal setting. Such situations gravely deter the students from mastering the language. To arrest such situations, all educational planners and practitioners have to address such discrepancies with vigour and zealen_US
dc.identifier.citationNyinge, D. (2012). Assessment of English language input in Tanzanian community-based secondary schools: the case of Dodoma region. Dodoma: The University of Dodomaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/1427
dc.publisherThe University of Dodomaen_US
dc.subjectEnglish languageen_US
dc.subjectEnglish language inputen_US
dc.subjectEnglish language contibutionen_US
dc.subjectTanzaniaen_US
dc.subjectSecondary schoolsen_US
dc.subjectGovernment secondary schoolsen_US
dc.subjectCommunity secondary schoolsen_US
dc.subjectTanzanian secondary schoolsen_US
dc.subjectWard secondary schoolsen_US
dc.subjectPublic secondary schoolsen_US
dc.subjectDodoma regionen_US
dc.titleAssessment of English language input in Tanzanian community-based secondary schools: the case of Dodoma regionen_US
dc.typeDissertationen_US
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