Causes and Effects of Poor Reading among Ghanaian Students: A Case Study of Wamfie Anglican Primary School
Published: 2024-04-02
Page: 206-215
Issue: 2024 - Volume 7 [Issue 2]
Konadu Adam
*
St. Ambrose College of Education, Dormaa-Akwamu, Ghana.
Agbevenu Judith Sena
St. Ambrose College of Education, Dormaa-Akwamu, Ghana.
Patrick Akwasi Anamuah Mensah
St. Ambrose College of Education, Dormaa-Akwamu, Ghana.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to find out the causes and effects of poor reading of students or pupils and how it can be improved. Data was obtained from teachers, parents and pupils of Wamfie Anglican Primary School in the Bono region of Ghana. An observation, interview and questionnaire were carried out as a research instrument. Results proved that the causes and effects of poor reading towards pupils of Wamfie Anglican Primary School was as a result of inadequate teaching materials, poor teacher-pupil relation and inadequate reading textbooks on the parts of the school and teachers which have led to poor reading among pupils and consequently has a negative effect on their academic performance. From the study, it was realized that the issue of poor reading among pupils could be improved through the availability of adequate teaching and learning materials, availability of textbooks and good teacher-pupil relation.
Keywords: Poor reading, causes, effects, pupils, academic performance, teaching and learning materials
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