CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
to the Study
In modern life, learning depends largely upon ones ability to interpret the printed pages accurately and fully. It is a decoding process of which printed words are translated into spoken word and also a process of gaining meaning from printed pages and applying it to daily life.[1] Reading is the key to all learning. It is said that the more reading one does the more learning one acquires. Reading often relieves emotional tension and gives insight into personal problem. Reading provides experiences through which the individual may develop his horizons. Identify his interest and gain deeper understanding of himself and other human beings and of the world. Reading is a path to need experience and first-hand information.[2]
Poor reading habit there have become a concern among our primary school pupils, this is because without efficiency in reading and proper application of knowledge of skills the pupils will find it hardly to practice the subject. Poor reading habits effect to a great extent the capacity of the pupils. It a matter of great interest of the researcher and concern to investigate the problem and issues of poor reading habits of these pupils...
1.2 Statement
of the Problem
The nature of reading ability is very complex. Research of
many investigators into causes of poor reading habit emphasizes that it is only
very rarely that reading difficulties can be attributed to a simple factor. In
order words, there are a lot of factors that cause poor reading habit. Some
come from the environment where they have never been encouraged to express an
original thought so their weakness in the use of language structure and
expression affects their reading habit...
1.3 Purpose
of the Study
The
purpose of this study is to examine the problems and issues of poor reading
habit among primary school pupils in Edo state: A case study of Esan South East
L.G.A. Specifically to;
1. Examine
the poor grading of textbooks affects primary
school pupils reading habit in Esan South East L.G.A.
2. Ascertain
the level of bad method of teaching has any influence on the reading habit in
pupils
in Esan South East L.G.A..
3.
Investigate the socio-economic status of parents affect the reading habit of
pupils in Esan South East L.G.A..
4. Ascertain
whether pupils who have serious physiological problem generally poor readers.
1.4 Research
Questions
1.
Does poor grading of textbooks affects primary school pupils reading habit in Esan
South East L.G.A.?
2. Does
bad method of teaching has any influence on the reading habit in pupils
in Esan South East L.G.A.?
3.
Does the socio-economic status of parents affect the reading habit of pupils in
Esan
South East L.G.A.?
4.
Are pupils who have serious
physiological problem generally poor readers?
1.5 Significance
of the Study
The importance of this study cannot be overemphasized as it
will provide public with lasting solutions to their reading difficulties and
this will positively affects their general reading habit. School teachers,
headmasters, curriculum developers can update themselves with new method of
teaching reading so as to avoid threat method, which brings no positive result.
With the awareness of the causes of poor reading habit in pupils they can
improve on the suggested solutions. It will serve as an eye opener to the
parents as regards their duty to their children in school. This will motivate
them to provide the necessary school materials and also conducive atmosphere
where their children can read effectively. It will equip the pupils with a
master key that will open many doors that read to the road of learning and
enlightenment.
1.6 Delimitation of the Study
The delimitation of this study is
limited to the problems and issues of poor reading habit among primary school
pupils in Edo state: A case study of Esan South East local government area. Esan
South East is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters
are in the town of Ubiaja.
1.7 Limitation of the Study.
The researcher will
simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently
will cut down on the time devoted for the research work. Insufficient funds
tend to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant
materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection
(questionnaire and interview).
1.8 Definition of Terms
Problems: a matter or
situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and
overcome.
Issues: a subject or
problem that is often discussed or argued about,
especially a social or political matter that affects the interests
of a lot of people
Poor: Having
something only in a very small quantities.
Reading: The act
of been able to interpret or understand something written or printed.
Habit: A thing
that a person does often and almost without thinking, especially something that
is hard to stop doing.
School
Pupils: refer to a person (student) who is
studying, usually in a school
(primary).
CHAPTER
TWO
REVIEW
OF RELATED LITERATURE
This chapter review literature that are related to the research
study...........
CHAPTER
THREE
RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
This chapter captures the methodology and procedure
applied to gather relevant information for this research study. It comprises of
research design, population and sampling, research instrument, validity of
the Instrument, administration of instrument and method of data collection and
analysis......
CHAPTER
FOUR
PRESENTATION
AND ANALYSIS OF DATA AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
The focus of this chapter is to present the findings
obtained from the data collected and to discuss the analysis made out of the
research questions.......
CHAPTER
FIVE
SUMMARY,
CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES
This chapter consists of summary, conclusion,
recommendations and suggestions for further studies which is as follows:.…...
[1]Gbadamosi, T. ‘Literacy Reading
Culture And Students’ Academic Performance On Secondary Schools In Oyo State’
Middle Belt Journal Of Literary And Information Science (2007). 7(2) 58.
[2] Green, P. Teachers Intervention
In Children‟S Reading. Journal Of Child Hood Education, Vol.46, No.3 (2002),
147
[3]Henry, P. “Children Reading
Habits And Their Use Of Media: Exhaustive Suggestion On Encouraging Reading
Habits Among Children”. (2004), 94
[4]Hornby, A. S. Oxford Advanced
Learners Dictionary Of Current English, 6th Ed. New York: Oxford University
Press (2000), 48
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