Reducing the Gap Between Linguistic Competence and Performance Through the Availability of English Language Subject Curriculum at Early Childhood Education Level
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study identifies the production of an English Language subject curriculum for ECE instruction as a measure for bridging the gap between linguistic competence and performance in the English Language in our schools. Secondary school Students from 10 public schools in Aba metroplis were selected, with their enrolment records provided. Data revealed that students who were admitted through ECE performed better in a communication test administered to them. This study applies both quantitative and qualitative methods to arrive at its findings. It is concluded that the English Language should be given a discrete status just like other subjects in the current ECE curriculum and syllabus, as it is in the upper levels of education. By so doing, the gap between linguistic competence and performance in English, being currently experienced in our linguistic repertoire, could be bridged.
Source: Figshare
Author: Nwoko, Chibuzo
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6920909960
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