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Title: Factors Accounting for Pupils’ Pattern of Errors in English Language Written Expression: Implication for Teaching and Learning
Authors: Gyimah, Emmanuel Kofi
Amponsah, Mark Owusu
Pin, Cao
Ofosuhene-Mensah, Kwarteng
Keywords: English
written expression
primary
learning difficulties
Issue Date: 2014
Publisher: University of Cape Coast
Abstract: Effective written language expression is generally conceived as an important tool in communication. Using the work samples of sixty eight primary six pupils drawn from public primary schools in Cape Coast and Twifo Breman in the Central Region of Ghana, the investigators examined the pattern of errors pupils make in English Written Language and factors accounting for the errors. The study adopted a quasiexperimental design and two validated instruments involving questionnaire and a hundred and seventyfive word passage selected from Grade Six English Reader. The results showed that most pupils omitted, substituted and wrongly spelt words in their written expressions. It was also revealed that diverse factors affected pupils’ written English expression. There were significant differences in pattern of errors in written English expression between urban and rural schools as well as between male and female pupils. On the basis of the findings, recommendations were made for teachers and parents to engage their pupils more in reading and writing activities.
Description: 17p:, ill.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7911
ISSN: 23105496
Appears in Collections:Department of Educational Foundation



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