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Students’ English language proficiency and academic performance in vocational education in College of Education (Tech.),Lafiagi,Nigeria

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: This paper investigated the influence of English language on students' performance in vocational education, majorly on Agricultural science and Economics education courses, respectively.120 graduating students of 2012/2013 academic session were sampled for the study.Four research hypotheses were tested and formulated upon this study.T-test was a statistical tool found suitable for this study.Results indicated that English language influenced students' academic performance in vocational education.Students' academic performance based on gender in English and in the English of Agricultural science and Economics education students has shown that there was no significant difference.Recommendations were put to the fore based on the findings of this study.

Source: IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME)

DOI: 10.9790/7388-04516366

Authors: Olanipekun, Shola Sunday, Garuba, IsmailaAyinde, Mohammed, Yakubu Kio, Ohiemi, Anthony Enyone

Institution: Bayero University Kano

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2320112928

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