The Influence of Oral Communication Skills on Performance of Kiswahili Composition: a Study of Selected Schools in Homabay Sub-County, Kenya
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Kiswahili language is vital as a medium of communication in school and beyond in Kenya. However reading and writing skills are emphasized over listening and speaking skills (oral communication) yet learners will only be able to read and write what they can understand and speak. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of oral communication skills performance of Kiswahili composition in form three classes in Homabay Sub-County, Kenya. The study used communicative language teaching theory which is based on the communicative nature of language. Descriptive survey design was adopted in this study. Purposive sampling was used to select 64 Kiswahili teachers and 80 students. Data collection tools included teachers' questionnaire, oral test and written test for students. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and inferential technique involved linear regression models. The results revealed that the oral communication skills have a positive and significant influence on performance of Kiswahili composition. Descriptive statistics indicated that students who portray oral communication skills such as fluency in Kiswahili language, good pronunciation, properly uses of punctuation in speech and good command of Kiswahili vocabulary perform well in Kiswahili composition. The findings of the study are aimed at equipping teachers of Kiswahili language with strategies to improve Kiswahili composition using oral communication skills. This will directly reflect on performance of students in their respective schools.
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Vencious Mukanzi Itemere
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