The teaching of contemporary children's literature program in primary schools
<p>The purpose of this study is to determine the pupils' perceptions on the teaching and learning of</p><p>contemporary children's literature in Year Five. It was conducted to find out whether the books</p><p>prescribed...
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| Format: | thesis |
| Language: | eng |
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2010
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| Online Access: | https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=11664 |
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| Summary: | <p>The purpose of this study is to determine the pupils' perceptions on the teaching and learning of</p><p>contemporary children's literature in Year Five. It was conducted to find out whether the books</p><p>prescribed in this program are suitable and interesting for the students to read and beneficial in</p><p>their language acquisition. The study also seek to find out whether the literature program is</p><p>successful in inculcating reading habits and in developing the language proficiency of Year 5</p><p>pupils. In addition, the study attempt to identify the type of materials which pupils prefer to</p><p>read.</p><p>A total of 300 Year 5 primary schools pupils in Southern Kinta District were chosen randomly to</p><p>participate in the survey. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis.</p><p>The results are presented in the form of frequency counts and percentages of each item in the</p><p>questionnaire.</p><p>Results of the survey showed that the respondents gave positive feedback on the books used and the</p><p>activities carried out in this program. They perceived that the program has helped them in</p><p>developing their language skills and abilities in English Language. Besides that, the survey also</p><p>revealed the pupils' preference in the text selection for use in the classroom.</p><p></p> |
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